Hayden Ellis
Baton Rouge
Summary
Professional estimator with strong background in project management and cost analysis. Recognized for delivering precise estimates and effectively managing project timelines. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing project requirements. Skilled in risk assessment and budget forecasting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator
Franklin Press
01.2014 - Current
- Increased bid success rate by developing a thorough understanding of client needs during pre-bid meetings.
- Delivered accurate estimates within tight deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to determine areas for improvement in future estimations.
- Utilized advanced estimation software to increase efficiency and precision in the estimation process.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing on materials without compromising quality.
- Strengthened team collaboration with clear communication regarding project requirements, expectations, and goals.
- Improved overall cost management with regular monitoring of material prices and labor rates.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Project Manager
Franklin
01.2014 - 02.2024
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
Assistant Manager
Little Village
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Implemented organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Assistant Manager
Chimes East
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Baton Rouge, LA12.2012
Skills
- Performance Improvements
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Client Rapport
- Data Review
- Schedule Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Staff Training and Motivation
- Vendor Sourcing
- Productivity Improvement
- Workforce Training
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Work Flow Planning
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Project Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Performance Monitoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Project Estimator
Franklin Press
01.2014 - Current
Project Manager
Franklin
01.2014 - 02.2024
Assistant Manager
Little Village
06.2010 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager
Chimes East
05.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
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