Participated in bid teams for retail and commercial developmentsDeveloped conceptual budgetsAssisted Project Managers with subcontractor buyout and contract writingPerformed quantity takeoffs and developed multiple trade estimatesReviewed job specifications and drawings to ensure accurate scope from subcontractorsSolicited subcontractors and maintained communication to ensure complete and timely bids

Lead a team of 10-20 sales associates to keep merchandise replenished, stock room organized, and online orders fulfilledManaged shipments of new and replenishment merchandise to meet established productivity goalsAssisted with the implementation of new product roll out by making sure marketing, visual elements and merchandising flow of the store met the company expectations for the store levelDeveloped product merchandising and visual marketing techniques to communicate the desired company standardLead the sales floor of 10-20 associates to achieve daily and weekly sales goals.Maintained and supervised the compliance of all Loss Prevention policies and procedures Contributed to the monthly In-store and Loss Prevention auditsPerformed daily opening and closing paperwork and payrollAttended training and leadership development offered by the company

Worked in residential construction to repair homes damaged under insurance claimsDeveloped scope of work and estimates for each job and performed estimate reviews for other construction managersManaged the construction of the repairs by working with the insurance company, home owner and subcontractorDeveloped job schedules and budgetsDeveloped and maintained good working relationships with insurance adjusters and agentsParticipated in monthly finance and planning meetingsLead job status meeting to review project timelines and cash flow Performed job reviews with Construction Managers to evaluate performanceWorked with Human Resources to screen and interview new employeesOversaw and managed the Contractor Connection insurance partner program and requirementsManaged 10-25 jobs at a time

Managed the schedule and subcontractors on the remodel and new construction of homes in the Mountain Brook and Homewood areas of Birmingham, Alabama.Coordinated materials to be delivered or picked up.Conducted progress meetings with homeowners and subcontractors.

2010Managed "front end" of store, Scheduled shifts and breaks for cashiers, Resolved customer issues, Managed a group of 15-20 people. Garden Center Associate; 2010Assisted customers while shopping, Stocked merchandise, Prepared store for add sets, Pulled and requested transfers from other stores, Coordinated with other departments to accomplish store goals.

Developed and managed the program and order for church services and events Prepared multimedia elements to be used in services using Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie and ProPresenter software Participated on the planning committee to help develop the direction and material for the church

Project Management Co-Op; 2006 • Developed skills in scheduling, budgeting, cost reporting, RFI’s, submittals, subcontractor relations • Attended Owner-Architect-Contractor and development meetings Field Co-Op; 2007 • Coordinated weekly safety and progress meetings • Organized RFI, weather, submittal logs and as-built drawings • Maintained quality reports and photograph log Pre-Construction/Estimating Co-Op; 2007 • Developed a knowledge of MC2, Onscreen Takeoff and Paydirt software • Assisted on a bid team; soliciting subcontractors, quantity survey, budgeting, scope and drawing reviews • Composed bid proposal forms and bid tab sheets