Sue Taylor Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Ga

Recruited to this role to serve as a primary source for strategy, guidance, recommendations, and solutions for up to 12 projects simultaneously in support of electrical contractor clients nationwide. Directed and led a 3-person team; assist with training and development of staff and other peers. Accountable for leading projects from conception to completion with project budgets up to $1M and lasting an average of two years. ➤ Established and developed long-term relationships with 100s of fixture manufacturers.➤ Recognized by leadership for consistently completing projects on time and under budget. ➤ Assumed the role of leading the entire purchasing department for five months while the company was completing a large software implementation. ➤ Selected often to take over struggling and mismanaged projects and has earned a reputation for turning challenging projects around and leading them to successful completion. ➤ Collaborates with the Project Estimator and leverages technical knowledge and product expertise to calculate bid prices, gather specs for RFPs, and work with suppliers to help drive down costs.➤ Spearheads consultative client discussions to obtain details related to the project scope, client goals, and to set appropriate and attainable project deadlines.➤ Facilitates and leads all project progress from the initial bids to the final material shipments. ➤ Leads the purchasing and procurement of project material, anticipate obstacles, and strategizes according to project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of the project order.

Greater Atlanta Area

Brought on board as a Project Manager as part of the Lighting Distribution Division. In charge of all aspects of lighting acquisition that included engineering, budgeting, take-offs, POs, order tracking, credits, and reconciliations. Established and developed close working relationships with multiple contractors and suppliers. Earned a reputation as an exceptional communicator and skilled multi-tasker.➤ Managed 12-18 projects simultaneously from initial bid stage to project completion. ➤ Maintained detailed and accurate electronic and physical records for each project.

Smyrna, Ga

Served as a vital member of the customer support team; handled 80-100+ calls per day from clients and prospects addressing a variety of product questions, issues, or to place a new order. Assisted leadership with the training and development of new hires. ➤ Helped evaluate potential new suppliers, negotiated contracts, and analyzed product quality. ➤ Purchased lighting supplies for the corporate office and remote branch.