Kevin T. Baker
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-***-**** (Home)
614-***-**** (Cell)
Email: *******@****.***
Summary Statement
Experienced Estimator with a successful track record in estimating various
sized commercial projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills in negotiating and securing contracts, and in maintaining a positive
working relationship with general contractors and owners during a project.
Associate Degrees in both Construction Management and Drafting/Design.
Formally trained and proficient in the use of The EDGE computer estimating
software.
Skills and Accomplishments
As an Estimator at Acoustic Ceiling and Partition Company:
. Prepared detailed estimates of commercial construction projects based on
drawings, specs, and addendums. Typical projects included; schools;
colleges; hospitals; small and large office buildings; tenant build-outs;
and manufacturing facilities.
. Estimated all aspects of commercial drywall construction, particularly
but not limited to; structural and light-gauge metal framing; pre-
engineered metal trusses; gypsum board assemblies; acoustic and specialty
ceilings; exterior sheathing; insulation; rough carpentry; doors, frames,
and hardware; sound panels; and other miscellaneous sections in CSI
divisions 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
. Prepared proposals, negotiated and secured contracts, created schedule of
values, and coordinated submittals.
. Project managed, or worked with other project managers throughout the
duration of projects, to insure projects stayed on or ahead of schedule,
to control costs and maximize profits, and to exceed expectations of
owners and architects.
Professional Experience
Acoustic Ceiling and Partition (ACP), Estimator / Project Manager
2006 - 2009
Columbus, Ohio
Rose Products & Services, Inc., Equipment Technician
2005 - 2006
Columbus, Ohio
Lucent Technologies / AT&T, Technical Writer / Multimedia Specialist
1990 - 2003
Columbus, Ohio
AT&T, Technical Illustrator
1983 - 1990
Dublin, Ohio
Education
Columbus State Community College
2003 - 2005
Columbus, Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management - 3.69 GPA - Cum
Laude
North Central Technical College
1981 - 1983
Mansfield, Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting and Design
Additional Training
Advanced Estimating Systems, Inc.
Delray Beach, Florida
Training on The EDGE computer estimating software.
Software Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
References Available Upon Request