Estimator/ planner/purchaser

LARRY HAMILTON

Buford, GA 404-***-****

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SENIOR ESTIMATOR PURCHASING PRODUCTION PLANNING Driving operational optimization and functional transformation through dynamic leadership, cross- functional knowledge, proactive planning, and successful execution. Dynamic and accomplished estimator and planning professional with an extensive expertise in account maintenance, planning, time-management, staff support, and implementing proactive procedures. Results-oriented and reliable estimator and planner leader proficient in orchestrating operational excellence, driving key initiatives, and developing successful client solutions. Outstanding leader demonstrating outstanding problem-solving proficiencies, overcoming challenges, and exceeding objectives and goals. Extremely adaptable and flexible professional with a robust track record of proven success across multifaceted projects and tasks. Proficient at establishing expectations, communicating vision, monitoring progress, and delivering results. Instrumental in guiding clients and culture while supporting organizational requirements, aligning customer needs with strategic results building trustworthy relationships and offering scalable solutions.

Vendor Relations

Results-Oriented

Team Building

Staff Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer-Centric Focus

Best Practices Benchmarks

Time Management

Excellent Communication

Goal Oriented

Solution Focused

Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANDARD PRESS • Atlanta, GA • 2017 to 2020

$15M annual revenue, the oldest independent printer in Atlanta, integrates new tools and solutions in order to better serve customers and is committed to making every client experience exceptional and embraces a new generation of ideas and technologies to ensure customer success. Estimator / Planner

Cross-functional business collaboration to form strategies for current and potential projects, enhance customer experience, and produce cost-savings initiatives. Strategically established precise quote tactics to ensure accuracy based on customer need and requirements while offering strategic solutions to concerns. Outstanding collaboration with external vendors to ensure paramount product pricing strategies and to increase operational efficiencies. Efficient leader supporting targeted revenue goals and securing traction with community, vendors, and client relationships.

Standardized operational strategies among the department, improving operational efficiencies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration, leveraging business partner relationships to form powerful teams, generating maximum optimization of resources and funds, enabling success, and increases productivity and efficiency.

Customer-Focused, delivering operational enhancements and business results, developing problem-solving methodologies and producing innovative solutions to enhance customer experience.

Increased productivity by 30% by integrating strong focus, demonstrating discipline tactics, and employing excellent time management.

Drives success by ensuring alignment of strategies, tactics, and processes; navigates challenging situations and exceeds expectations.

Team Building professional, cultivating a culture of accountability and performance.

“Larry has worked with me at Standard Press

for 3 years and 7 months as a

Planner/Estimator. He has multiple strengths

including a vast knowledge in print

production and excellent written and verbal

communication skills. Larry is quick to learn

and is highly adaptable to working in team-

based and/or individual tasks under critical

deadline pressure. I would highly recommend

Larry as he would be a positive addition to

any organization.”

Rona C., Project Manager,

Standard Press, Inc.

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EDUCATION

TARGET RESPONSE GROUP • Atlanta, GA • 2014 to 2017 Estimator

Estimator professional, examining all estimate applications for completeness and transparency to deliver operational excellence. Spearheaded outstanding vendor relationships, cultivating trustworthy alliances and forming a culture of trust and loyalty. Supported project planning strategies and partnered with cross-functional sales teams to establish accurate job specifications and requirements. Established pricing processes and procedures to foster cohesive team building tactics among sales division and to ensure securing quality products.

Transformed operational workflow processes, standardized operations from conception to project delivery to enhance enterprise efficiencies and improve operational effectiveness.

Increased profitability of jobs by 10-15% launching multifaceted strategies and mentoring and coaching, cultivating a culture of performance and productivity.

Spearheaded vendor management proficiencies to achieve external stakeholder value and secure best products.

Original estimator among organization, creating high operational standards and establishing prominent benchmarks.

BENNETT GRAPHICS • Tucker, GA • 2013 to 2014

$7M annual revenue, graphic technology organization, serving a great variety of industries including B2B, B2C, International Entertainment Brands, Automotive Manufacturers, Educational Institutions, and Not-for-Profits, transforms ideas into reality. Estimating Manager

Managed estimate request processes and procedures, monitoring for completeness and clearness clarity to ensure excellence and increase customer experience. Directed estimate management strategies, prioritizing estimate requests and allocating to an estimator for planning and pricing practices. Launched outstanding overflow estimate approaches to empower and secure business development strengths with organizational goals and customer needs. Supported project planning tactics, ensuring effective planning, exceeding organizational expectations. Fostered cross-functional relationships, creating a culture of long- lasting trust.

Managed 2 direct reports, promoting an environment of accountability and yielding high performance.

Launched cross-functional collaboration among sales teams of 12-15 members, providing 20-30 daily estimates on jobs $1K to $100K+.

Mentored and coached new hires among the workforce, establishing training development programs to enhance operational performance and increase customer experience.

EARLY CAREER

CRAFTSMEN PRINTING EXECUTIVE SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING ATLANTA CITY PRESS PRODUCTION/PLANNING AND PURCHASING MANAGER NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION MANAGER UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

“Larry is honest, dependable,

hardworking, and skilled in many facets

of the print industry, but I know him best

for his work in planning, purchasing, and

estimating. He completed his work with

accuracy and speed, and his knowledge

in these areas is impressive. Beyond his

talents related to the print industry,

Larry has always been easy and fun to

work with. He is a team player with a

positive attitude and has an excellent

rapport with his fellow teammates. He is

a dedicated and knowledgeable

employee, and would be a terrific

additional to any team.”

Zerelda B., Estimating Manager,

Standard Press, Inc.

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