Project Manager Sales

Miguel A. Pelayo

**** ********* ******, ****** ****, IL 60130

P: 773-***-****, E: ********@*******.***

Summary Construction professional with a combined field/office experience of 15 years.

Combined sales experience of 10 years in the construction and soft drink industries.

Seven years experience in estimating, selling and managing carpentry and flooring projects ranging in

values from $25,000 to 1.5 million. Strong ability to serve customers on a variety of settings.

Employment

January 2010 - Present

ISI Interior Construction – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Commercial Carpentry Estimator / Project Manager

• Estimate a variety of projects including but not limited to light gauge framing, metal studs and

drywall, taping, insulation, shaft wall systems, acoustical ceilings, millwork and casework installation

and carpentry.

• Conduct follow ups with clients to check status of proposals, to negotiate dollar amounts, and to

obtain sales of my proposals for the corresponding projects.

• Manage all current projects.

• Coordinate with field superintendents and field personnel to ensure project success and profitability

• Review all revisions, bulletins, addendums for bids and current jobs. Issue change orders and

inform all pertinent parties as needed.

April 2008 - May 2009

Lakewood Carpentry Services – Forest Park, Illinois

Commercial Carpentry Estimator / Project Manager

• Estimated a variety of projects including but not limited to light gauge framing, metal studs and

drywall, taping, insulation, shaft wall systems, acoustical ceilings, millwork and casework installation

and carpentry.

• Conducted follow ups with clients to check status of proposals, to negotiate dollar amounts, and to

obtain sales of my proposals for the corresponding projects.

• Managed all current projects.

May 2007 – March 2008

Emco Interiors - Addison, Illinois

Commercial Carpentry Estimator

• Estimated a variety of commercial carpentry projects.

• Increased estimating productivity and improved communication between estimating department and

field personnel by creating and implementing Excel spreadsheets.

• Provided management with progress updates for all estimating projects.

• Attended pre-bid site meetings.

March 2003 – April 2007

Contract Flooring Service - Glendale Heights, Illinois

Commercial Flooring Estimator/Sales Assistant

• Estimated approximately twenty projects per month with an average bid value of $800,000.

• Assembled estimates for carpeting, resilient, ceramic, natural stone and hardwood flooring.

• Prepared, attended and participated in business review meetings ensuring contractual

commitments were being fulfilled.

• Contributed to the growth of the company by providing clients with great service from the estimating

process to the completion of projects. By building customer relations. By meeting quarterly sales

quotas and bringing repeat sales.

• Solicited samples, literature, and data sheets from suppliers such as Dal-tile, Armstrong, Mohawk,

and Congoleum.

• Reduced costs by negotiating material costs with suppliers.

February 2002 – February 2003

Albin Anderson Contractors – Arlington Heights, IL

Journeyman Carpenter

• Worked on all facets of residential carpentry including but not limited to rough framing, exterior trim,

windows & doors installation, siding installation, cabinet installation, and finish trim.

• Worked on commercial carpentry including but not limited to metal stud framing, installation of

frames, doors & hardware, toilet accessories.

October 1998 – February 2002

Versatile Installations – Chicago Ridge, IL

Journeyman Carpenter

• Worked on commercial carpentry which included metal stud framing, drywall, and office systems

installation.

December 1995 – October 1998

Denk & Roche Builders – Bensenville, IL

Journeyman Carpenter

• Worked on all facets of residential carpentry including but not limited to rough framing, exterior trim,

windows & doors installation, siding installation, cabinet installation, and finish trim.

• Performed the duties of field safety coordinator for two seasons.

• Enforced safety practices and usage of personal protective gear.

March 1992 – August 1995

Royal Crown Bottling Company – Chicago, Illinois

Sales Representative

• Serviced a sales route/territory which consisted of approximately 150 business establishments.

• Maintained a well balanced level of all Royal Crown products in the client’s shelves, coolers and

stockrooms.

• Provided clients with point of sale product, samples, and coupons.

• Collaborated with sales group to organize & strategize for the success of the team with the goal of

meeting monthly and quarterly sales quotas.

• Provided consistent, kind and professional service to clients.

• Solicited new business and opened new accounts.

• Closely worked with store managements and with Royal Crown delivery personnel to coordinate

deliveries and set-up of special product displays.

• Participated in special events such as business association banquets, functions and parades.

• Entertained clients.

Education

1995 – 1999

Journeyman Carpenter Certification

Chicago District Council of Carpenters, Chicago Illinois

1989 – 1991

Associates Business Administration

Northwestern Business College, Chicago Illinois

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills proven in a wide range of settings with people

from various/diverse backgrounds.

• Fluent in Spanish.

• Proficient in math and take off skills necessary for estimating construction trades.

• Combined sales experience of 10 years.

• Proficient in all Microsoft applications including Quick-bid estimating software.

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