David Boothe Email & Phone Number

Kent, Wa

Portland, Oregon Area

 Develop detailed equipment lists and prepared bid estimations for commercial fuel storage and dispensing systems, both new construction and retro-fit projects. Conduct product knowledge meetings with engineers and architects to assist them in writing specifications resulting in fully operable systems for the end user. Travel between Portland and Greater Seattle areas to make sales calls on mechanical contractors. Prepare weekly reports to update management team on jobs quoted, jobs sold, and gross margin percentages. Negotiate contracts with clients.  Develop submittal packages for projects ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000. Upon receipt of approved submittals from client, initiate purchase orders for job specific equipment / supplies. Assist Project Coordinator in preparing and submitting monthly progress billings. Finalize completion of each project by preparing close out documentation including; warranties, and Operation & Maintenance (O & M) manuals. Utilize search sites such as BXWA, McGraw Hill, ORPIN, the Blue Book, Grade Beam, the Blue Book.com and others to cultivate projects to bid.

  Developed high quality take-offs and prepared bid estimations for commercial and residential construction projects, both new construction and retro-fit projects. Implemented new estimating procedures that allowed the company to provide more responsible bids that included labor costs that were not previously captured. This resulted in increased bottom line performance. Solved problems by determining the root cause and then developed procedures to prevent future occurrences. Documented new procedures with training for field crews.  Effectively communicated project status with management team using graphs, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. Controlled logistics for in house inventory and finished materials being shipped to the jobsite - $12M. Assisted in design process for new products from concept to delivery. Negotiated contracts with general contractor and developed submittal drawings and site specific engineering packages for projects ranging from $1,000 to $3.5M. Initiated purchase orders for stock / job specific materials. Worked with vendors to achieve best pricing resulting in increased gross profit margin.  Developed Schedule of Values and prepared and submitted monthly progress billings. Finalized completion of each commercial project by preparing close out documentation including; warranties, Operation & Maintenance (O & M) manuals, care and cleaning instructions.

 Developed highly detailed floor plan layouts for projects ranging from small residential to large commercial for use in generating bid proposals to clients for all types of floor covering and cabinetry replacements. Provided technical assistance to field crews regarding proper installation protocols. Provided assistance and training to store personnel by holding regular product knowledge meetings to discuss topics related to each type of floor covering such as seam placement, proper layout, and material applications.

 Developed highly detailed floor plan layouts on residential projects for use in generating bid proposals to clients for all types of floor covering and cabinetry replacements. Generated a bid proposal in the customer’s home and closed the sale at that point with a 93% closure rate. Provided technical assistance to field crews regarding proper installation protocols. Provided assistance to clients by educating them about the products and helping to choose the right materials to meet their individual needs and budget.

 Managed daily operations for multiple facilities including the Main Exchange, Military Clothing Sales and Service, and Barber Shop. At Ft. Sill, OK - Supervisor in Customer Service at the Main Exchange then promoted to Shift Supervisor at a Shoppette / Gas Station on the same base. Featured in Diversity Training videos developed by the Human Resources department. At Thule Air Base Thule, Greenland – Assistant Manager for the Accounting department as well as the Electronics and Sportswear departments. Implemented new accounting procedures to reduce shrinkage by 35%. Promoted early to Store Manager at Rock Island Arsenal. At Rock Island Arsenal PX, IL – As Retail Manager, increased the bottom line profit margin from -14% to +6% in fourteen months. Member of elite Contingency Team that required managers to deploy all over the world to operate troop stores. Locations included Thule, Greenland – Wiesbaden, Germany – Kaposvar and Taszar, Hungary – Zupanja and Slavonski Brod, Croatia (Former Republic of Yugoslavia during Operation Joint Endeavor).

Certification, Bioscience Technology

Completed the Bioscience Technology Certification program. Finished with a 4.0 GPA, President's List.

Architecture

Certification, Design Drafting And Architecture