JOSHUA BERRY
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Dynamic team leader with over ten years in residential construction and manufacturing. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, achieving a 60% reduction in returns while maintaining a rapid turnaround on project deliverables. Committed to leveraging expertise in cost analysis and project management to drive productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Estimator Assistant
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Analyzed project specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Reviewed blueprints and technical drawings for cost implications.
- Communicated with suppliers to gather pricing information and quotes.
- Compiled reports detailing cost analysis findings for review by management.
- Collaborated closely with other members of the project team to obtain necessary information needed for accurate estimates.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and negotiated pricing with vendors and suppliers.
Breakdowns Supervisor
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
Ontario
02.2023 - Current
- Develops and implements operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows. The department currently has a 6-hour or less turnaround time on all deliverables, ensuring installation of product by the next day.
- Conducts Action Item Reviews on a weekly basis to go over customer service complaints and onsite returns. Such efforts resulted in a decrease in returns by 60%.
- Oversees communication between cross-functional teams amongst varying divisions located in Las Vegas, Northern California, and Reno.
- Monitored employee productivity to identify improvement areas and enhance workflow.
- Established strategic vision for team direction and provided team leadership.
- Analyzed materials, labor, and equipment costs to assess project expenses.
- Manages and updates Measuring Program automation.
Breakdown Specialist
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
Ontario
03.2020 - Current
- Created detailed shower enclosure breakdowns by computing glass sizes and material dimensions using Microsoft Excel templates and C.R. Laurence Showers Online Program.
- Prepared glass orders and communicated with vendors to ensure timely processing.
- Acts as a liaison with field managers, project managers, and vendors to ensure installation dates are met and jobs are seen through to completion.
- Developed spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Measuring Program Lead
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
Ontario
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Led creation of digital measuring program for LMI, Inc., enhancing measurement accuracy and project turnaround.
- Automated processing of glass orders to eliminate mistakes and increase accuracy.
- Collaborated with inter-company employees to ensure templates were consistently updated and accurate.
- Developed 100+ shower enclosure templates using Apple Numbers, streamlining processing of shower enclosure breakdowns.
- Reviewed and evaluated project bids for accuracy and feasibility.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Purchasing Assistant
Larry Methvin Installations Inc.
Ontario
10.2012 - 03.2020
- Created and expedited purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of necessary inventory.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships to secure favorable terms and reliable supply.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments, managing deadlines and cancellation dates to maintain optimal inventory flow.
- Monitored inventory shipments weekly to ensure timely arrivals.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Oversaw key item inventory levels to ensure availability.
Barista
Starbucks Corp
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Prepared and served café beverages daily, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated customer flow during peak hours, maintaining efficient service and minimizing wait times.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy For Academic Excellence
Apple ValleySome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Los Angeles Pacific College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Cost analysis
- Blueprint interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Project planning
- Supplier coordination
- Supplier communication
- Contract negotiation
- Project management
- Inventory optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Planning and Coordination
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Hillside Community Church - Rancho Cucamonga (2023-Present)
Timeline
Cost Estimator Assistant
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Breakdowns Supervisor
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Breakdown Specialist
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Measuring Program Lead
Larry Methvin Installations, Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2023
Purchasing Assistant
Larry Methvin Installations Inc.
10.2012 - 03.2020
Barista
Starbucks Corp
08.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Academy For Academic Excellence
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Los Angeles Pacific College