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Jose Restrepo

St. Catharines

Summary

Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Keyholder Y Sales Representative

ZWILLING
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
  • Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.

Project Manager

SIDES Design
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Worked with clients around Canada and the US solving efficiently their questions and concerns
  • Worked with Microsoft Office to generate documents for projects scopes and time schedules
  • Addressed concerns and provided accurate information in person and through email
  • Collaborated with team members to provide a better service to clients while keeping a good work environment
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.

Drafting Freelancer

BCS Hugos Interiors
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Resolved customer complaints about drafting processes
  • Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
  • Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
  • Effectively communicated via email with team members to improve services
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD .
  • Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.

General Labor

CG property group
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Improved team morale through clear communication, active listening, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained clean, organized worksites to promote a safe working environment and minimize hazards.
  • Assisted in ensuring accurate measurements and proper material usage for optimal resource management on projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete challenging tasks, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceeded quality standards by executing high-quality workmanship while adhering to industry best practices.

Designer and Estimator

REPIZA COL
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Effectively designed and created shop drawings for Cabinets
  • Estimated project materials and costs for quoting
  • Managed teamwork by working directly with contractors and suppliers
  • Collaborated with team members to provide accurate problem solving
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.

Estimator and Production Coordinator

Madecentro
02.2013 - 11.2017
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.

Sales Rep and Project Manager

Shapes and Design
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Served clients in the showroom and provided information in person to address their concerns
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Worked with Microsoft Office to create estimates and presentation documents for clients
  • Demonstrated responsibility and reliability for cash handling and accuracy in money transactions to suppliers and contractors
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Carpentry And Renovation

Niagara College
Welland, ON
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Santo Tomas University
Bucaramanga, Colombia
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Colegio Príncipe San Carlos
Bucaramanga, Colombia
01.2010

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Bilingual
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving

  • Adaptability
  • Drawer counting
  • Extensive autocad knowledge
  • Design strategy
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Design for manufacturing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

Timeline

Keyholder Y Sales Representative

ZWILLING
10.2024 - Current

Drafting Freelancer

BCS Hugos Interiors
01.2024 - 03.2024

General Labor

CG property group
08.2023 - 12.2023

Project Manager

SIDES Design
03.2023 - 06.2024

Designer and Estimator

REPIZA COL
01.2017 - 01.2022

Estimator and Production Coordinator

Madecentro
02.2013 - 11.2017

Sales Rep and Project Manager

Shapes and Design
01.2012 - 01.2015

Certificate of Technical Studies - Carpentry And Renovation

Niagara College

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Santo Tomas University

High School Diploma -

Colegio Príncipe San Carlos
Jose Restrepo