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Fort Worth, Texas

Architectural Aluminum and Glass Distribution Products

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Prepare sales proposals comprised of products based on analyses of customers' needs, architectural drawings, technical knowledge of project specifications, applicable building codes, and product capabilities and limitations for projects.Ensure design and product selection meet both aesthetic and structural requirements in collaboration with architects, owners, and project teams.

Kansas City, Missouri

Improved production with manufacturing assembly line techniques that led to cost-effective use of labor and materials based on comprehensive analysis of materials, time, motion, operator work, and workflow.Negotiated favorable pricing and schedules with suppliers. Coordinated job site deliveries with general contractors and field personnel.Chaired monthly safety meetings resulting in zero recordable injuries and consistently passing all safety inspections.

Successfully secured contracts for several high-profile large volume projects with projects proposals and estimates based on architectural drawings, project specifications, calculated costs for material, labor, and equipment, and expert product knowledge.

Olathe, Kansas

Promoted an extensive product line to architects, general contractors, glazing sub-contractors and building owners. Prepared bids with building blueprints and specifications submitted by estimating and engineering departments. Provided material and product proposals. Secured stock and custom materials from specified manufacturers. Communicated timely changes and adjustments to cost estimates to engineers, architects, owners, contractors and glazing sub-contractors.

Kansas City, Missouri

Enjoyed a successful long term tenure and acquired invaluable experience and skills in Architectural Sales, Service Center Management, and Inside Sales with Kawneer Company, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri, Houston, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.