Office Administrator

PROPOSAL/PROJECT MANAGER

Client Relations ~ Administrative Functions ~ Process Improvement

Problem Resolution ~ Profit Optimization ~ Organizational Leadership and Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Growth-focused and highly analytical professional with in-depth experience in proposal and project management. Equipped with solid decision-making and problem-solving capabilities in formulating effective strategic plans and business solutions to meet customer specifications and timelines. Armed with interpersonal and communication skills in cultivating and maintaining productive relationship with clients to drive seamless transaction and client retention. Technically proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe, and AutoCAD.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Babcock & Wilcox West Point, MS

Proposal/Project Manager (Package Boiler Business Unit) Apr 1996–Oct 2016

Provided economical solution to customer needs by reviewing customer specifications and drawings

Conducted credit check of purchaser and facilitation of kick-off meeting with the Engineering and Graphics departments and accountants to discuss details of contract

Assumed accountability in performing customer follow ups through phone calls and face-to-face presentations detailing best product offerings at a reasonable price to address client-specific needs

Fulfilled the following pre-bid duties:

oPreparation of engineering calculations and submission of requests for quotation (RFQs) for the required auxiliary equipment;

oEvaluation of vendor’s quotations to ensure the alignment with customer’s specifications, including competitive pricing and required schedule; and

oCreation of a commercial and technical proposal for customer’s consideration

Took part in providing training and mentorship of other proposal managers and technical designers

Notable Achievements

Drove efforts in generating high-volumes sales, which corresponds to 50% of $50M annual sales of package boilers

Earned Sales Award for significant contribution in accomplishing a multimillion-dollar turnkey project

EARLIER CAREER

Babcock & Wilcox West Point, MS

Technical Designer

Ellis Steel Co., West Point, MS

Production Control Assistant/Drafter

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

Golden Triangle Vocational Technical Center, Mayhew, MS

AFFILIATION

B&W Management Club–President

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