Ian McCulloch
Markham, ON
L3P 7K1
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SKILLS:
Excellent leadership and decision-making abilities
Organized, adaptable to changing work conditions
Ability to research and analyze problems while seeking operative solutions
Ability to set priorities and follow through on deadlines
Team Player and communicates well with co-workers
Proficient in understanding of multi-material sourcing and manufacture
Willing to work long hours to meet deadlines
Able to read blueprints/drawings to do accurate take-offs
Computer literate in Microsoft Office
Proficient in wood, metal, plastics and corrugated.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2014-2015 Canada’s Best Millwork Creations. Vaughan On.
Estimator
(Sales and Manufacturing of Store Fixtures, Store Interiors and POP Displays)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this includes millwork, store fixtures and interiors, as well as POP
Value engineering, project management, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the specific projects, and keeping detailed spread sheets for comparative costs. Work with sales and engineering to create drawings based on customer’s requirements and expectations.
Followed projects thru to completion making sure that times and materials matched or bettered the estimate
2013-2014 AFL Display Group. Concord On.
Estimator (Contract work)
(Sales and Manufacturing of Store Fixtures, Store Interiors and POP Displays)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this includes millwork, store fixtures and interiors, as well as POP
Value engineering, project management, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the specific projects, and keeping detailed spread sheets for comparative costs
Followed projects thru to completion making sure that times and materials matched or bettered the estimates
Ian McCulloch
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2011-2013 HT Metal Products Ltd. Concord On
Estimating Manager
(Custom Sheet Metal Shop, specializing in Store Fixtures and Displays)
Working with satin-coat steel, cold rolled steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass as well as any type of structural steel. This includes sheet as well as tubing.
Responsible for the accuracy of quotes for specific projects.
Value engineering, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the specific projects.
2010-2011 Summit Retail Solutions Scarborough On.
Estimating Manager/Project Management
(Sales and Manufacturing of Store Fixtures, Store Interiors and POP Displays)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this includes millwork, store fixtures and interiors, as well as POP
Value engineering, project management, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the specific projects, and keeping detailed spread sheets for comparative costs
Followed projects thru to completion making sure that times and materials matched or bettered the estimates
2007- 2009 ASF Store Fixtures - Markham, ON
Estimating Manager/Project Management
(Sales and Manufacturing of Store Fixtures, Store Interiors and POP Displays)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this includes millwork, store fixtures and interiors, as well as POP
Value engineering, project management, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the specific projects, and keeping detailed spread sheets for comparative costs
Followed projects thru to completion making sure that times and materials matched or bettered the estimates
2006-2007 Apex Retail Fabrication Inc. - Concord, ON (Contract)
Estimating Manager
(Sales and Manufacture of Store Fixtures and POP Displays)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this includes millwork, store fixtures and interiors, and POP
Value engineering, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers on materials required for the related projects
Ian McCulloch
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2000-2006 CDA Industries / Fixture This - Pickering, ON
Estimating Manager/Project Management/
(Sales and Manufacturer of Store Fixtures, POP Displays and Custom Kitchen Cabinets)
Responsible for accuracy of quotes; this included millwork, store fixtures and interiors, POP, metal and wire as well as plastics; including vacuum forming and injection molding
Value engineering, obtaining competitive quotes from suppliers, and keeping detailed spread sheets for comparative costs
Traveled extensively to liaison with key clients to support sales division
Added responsibility of strategic sourcing and purchasing of materials for awarded projects as well as project management for some of the awarded
projects, following thru from start to finish making sure that time and
materials matched or bettered the estimate
1997 – 2000 B&P Manufacturing - Downsview, ON
Estimating Manager/Purchasing
(Custom Sheet Metal Shop)
Working with satin-coat steel, cold rolled steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass as well as any type of structural steel. This includes sheet as well as tubing.
Responsible for estimating, scheduling of projects, ordering materials based on just in time manufacture, co-ordination of employees vs. machine time for efficient plant flow, client liaison and site dimensioning
1981-1997 Watrous Sales Inc / Watrous ASI- Scarborough, Ontario.
Warehouse and Production & Purchasing Manager, and Estimating.
(Manufacturer and Distributor of Commercial Washroom Accessories)
Responsibilities included allocation of received goods to warehouse, picking and packing of orders to align with assembly, material yield sheets. Purchasing and dealing with worldwide suppliers. Designed and engineered custom items to meet client’s needs, traveled to supplier’s shops to guarantee on time delivery as well as quality, and supervised prototyping.
EDUCATION:
Sir George Williams University- Montreal, PQ - Mechanical Technology
Seneca College - Purchasing and Production Courses
REFERENCES: Available upon request.