Glazing Estimator - Glass & Glazing Specialist

Tim Smith, Estimator

Houston, *****, +1-281-***-****, ****************@*****.***

SUMMARY Accomplished Owner Operator in glass and glazing with over 8 years of experience operating a custom glass company. Specialized in residential and commercial glazing projects, including precise measurements and installations. Proven ability in sales, inventory control, and financial management, having effectively improved operational efficiency at Reliant Glass & Mirror. Eager to leverage extensive glass installation expertise and customer service focus to enhance project outcomes and drive success as a Remote Glass & Glazing Estimator.

WORK EXPERIENCE

03/2022 – Present Lodge Chef, Riversong Lodge Skwentna Seasonal chef at a remote salmon fishing lodge (May - September). Directed menu planning, managed air support supply logistics and provisioning, oversaw food preparation, and ensured sanitation standards were met.

Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations, sanitation protocols, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and compliance with ServSafe/HACCP guidelines. Demonstrated proficiency with all kitchen equipment operations, fostering effective working relationships with management, staff, and guests to enhance guest satisfaction. Supervised daily kitchen and stewarding operations to ensure compliant food production aligned with company policies and procedures.

Guaranteed adherence to the highest established standards. 06/2014 – Present Owner operator, Bullseye Glass Service Houston, Tx, Usa Operate a custom glass company specializing in commercial and residential glazing, including but not limited to showers, mirrors, windows, tabletops, storefronts, entry systems, impact systems, curtain walls, handrails, and more.

04/2014 – Present Field chef/partner, Kitchen w/o walls Houston TX Conceptualized and operated a pop-up shop as the Owner/Operator. Hosted events, crafted menus, delegated tasks, and built modular kitchens for pop-ups with local celebrity chef Monica Pope. Notable experiences include hosting a "foodie train" on Amtrak to Marfa, TX, preparing dinner in a kitchen car for 80 people, and setting up a kitchen in a hardware store in the desert behind a faux Prada storefront. Prepared dinners and conducted R&D for clients, colleagues, and partners in locations such as Paris, New York, Chicago, Wyoming, Colorado, Baja, Dallas, Austin, and Brenham. Hosted events at various antique dealers’ fields, farms, on a double-decker English tour bus, and from the back of a freight liner, effectively creating kitchens in unconventional spaces. Served as an Urban Harvest Market vendor, offering hot items (kolaches) and pantry goods.

Achieved 2nd place at Butchers Ball 2017 with Lomo Al Trapo paired with fresh curry, and was featured in the Sous/Protégé highlight at Klyde Warren Park's Park & Palette event in 2017 with Pope's Nose (chicken tails) prepared in a pre-Edo period style soy. Participated in Chef Fest 2018, presenting Sumac rubbed smoked lamb shoulder with massaged kale avocado dressing, and contributed to the 2018 Cochon 555 event showcasing acorn-seekers caja China roasted Boston shoulder and morcilla

'pringas'.

01/2012 – 01/2014 Exec. Chef, Cork Food and Drink Tyler Led opening operations, curating the menu and delegating responsibilities to staff.

Established cost and purchasing systems while spearheading a local foods movement and identifying vending opportunities for handcrafted prepared and cottage foods in collaboration with the Tyler Health Board and Rose City Farmers Market, in conjunction with Urban Harvest Houston's outreach. Promoted the restaurant through on-air segments, community cooking classes, competitions, and fundraising events.

Selected to represent the city for a six-week residency with Rotary International's Group Study Exchange in Japan, collaborating with Hitachino Sake/Brewery/Restaurant Group.

05/2011 – 12/2011 Sous Chef, Tafia/ Sparrow Bar and cookshop Houston TX Served as Sous Chef, supporting kitchen operations and menu execution. 08/2006 – 05/2011 Glass Glazer/ Shop manager, RELIANT GLASS & MIRROR Houston Managed sales, inventory control, purchasing, and daily financial closeouts. Measured and installed shower enclosures (frame and frameless) as well as windows and doors (servicing, replacements, new custom builds, single pane units, I.G. units, and Herculite systems). Specialized in residential and commercial glazing, including custom hand-cut tabletops. Instituted a new filing system and executed an efficient conversion process. 08/2006 – 08/2007 Part-time Contract - Banquet Cook, RELIANT GLASS & MIRROR Galveston Prepared meals for large gatherings, serving up to 600 guests. 05/2006 – 08/2006 Line Cook, JASPER'S Houston

Worked stations including Garde Manger, hot appetizer, and sauté. 10/2005 – 05/2006 Sous Chef, SAGE DINING Houston

Facilitated daily staff meetings to enhance team communication and efficiency.

Managed a team of up to 6 employees, overseeing inventory control and purchasing processes, while preparing meals for up to 1,200 students. 04/2005 – 05/2006 Line Cook, WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS Houston Rotated through various stations including pasta, pizza, cold prep, and front of house roles.

Acted as Wolfgang Puck's Sous Chef during appearances on the Great Day Houston morning show.

05/2003 – 10/2004 Line Cook, RAVELO'S Houston

EDUCATION

2008 – 2010 ART INSTITUTE OF HOUSTON

Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts

Houston TX, Usa

2000 – 2004 ELSIK HIGH SCHOOL

Diploma

Houston tx

SKILLS Door Hanging Glass Installation

Research & Development Fabrication

Pricing CAD

Inside sales Business development

Recruiting Google Suite

Data analysis skills Labor Cost Analysis

Fundraising Cooking

Menu Planning Catering

Purchasing Profit & Loss

Merchandising Microsoft Office

Restaurant Experience Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience Food Safety

Restaurant Management

INTERESTS international travel background,

comfortable working with and in

different cultures

traditional Texas barbeque

Nose to tail butchery and whole

animal cooking

CERTIFICATES ServSafe

ServSafe

Food Handler

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