- Review architectural drawings and specifications from general contractors, architects and MetroWall sales team- Analyze architectural drawings and specifications - Submit RFIs as necessary to accurately complete tasks- Use dedicated software to perform quantity takeoffs- Generate proposals using proprietary software - Review proposals for accuracy and respond to questions regarding project details- Submit proposals to sales team for final review - Meet Proposal deadlines

- Manage selection and determine criteria for which projects to be bid and estimating-Review plans and specifications for each project undertaken for the following divisions: Doors, Frames, Hardware, Interior Carpentry and Bathroom Accessories- Responsible for analysis of plans in order to determine size and scope of project- Procure vendor and subcontractor proposal as needed- Oversee training and SOP implementation of junior estimators- Prepare monthly analysis which track estimate submittals and project sales to top management- Maintain client relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors- Involved in the development and targeting of new potential clients

- Managed consumer insights and research projects for the home appliance, home electronics and mobile product categories- Met with key stakeholders on research needs and determining best research vehicles and methodologies to meet marketing and strategy needs- Provided consumer insights to help inform and develop marketing strategy, communications and product development; - Identified key consumer needs, behaviors and attitudes for key product categories- Developed consumer profiles using consumer panel data identifying purchasing habits, household demographics, sports and leisure activities, etc. in order to refine messaging and communications- Produced quarterly reports for top management meeting which looked at key trends for Brand loyalty, consideration and recommendations via consumer panel data of recent product purchasers- Helped develop category relationships with the large retailer customers such as Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy and Sears- Worked with national account teams to translate consumer insights into strategies to drive and improve retail performance- Develop strong relationships with retail marketing and merchandising teams via monthly webinars to present new consumer insights and learnings for product category- Established relationships and contracts with third party research vendors. Evaluated research vendor performance and viability of continued service- Managed full project life cycle from initial kickoff to final results; Monitored research budget - Presented consumer insights and research findings/results to key stakeholders and top management

- Coordinated and managed all divisional inquiries on industry and market related statistics within the U.S. for various product categories- Developed product knowledge and expertise on diverse product line in order to inform research needs.- Provided qualitative and quantitative analysis on brand segmentation, consumer attitudes and behavior- Identified and forecasted current and future key trends within the product markets- Produced monthly reports tracking and comparing trends in brand market share, product model sales, retail shopper loyalty using NPD POS and consumer panel data - Managed and established relationships and contracts with Third Party Vendors

- Supervised and managed project research staff and analyst teams - Coordinated project timelines/schedules between data analysis and field collection departments- Responsible for entire research project life cycle – data analysis, reporting and presentation- Developed and fostered relationships with clients and key stakeholders