Michael Varcoe
Belleville,ON
Summary
Skilled Estimator with proficiency in time management, multi tasking, and estimation. . Highly skilled with estimating software such as Xactimate and Symbility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Estimator
First OnSite Restoration
08.2012 - Current
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate sketches and scopes
- Mentored junior estimators in company processes and best practices, increasing team's overall effectiveness.
- Continuously improved estimating procedures by staying updated on industry trends and attending relevant training courses.
- Contributed to company success by consistently meeting or exceeding target time frames.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable.
Labourer
First on Site Restoration
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Responsibilities: Demolition, Removal of walls, ceilings and floors after natural disasters, Handling contents removed from location to storage for assessment, Obligated to clean and maintain work areas at all times, Data base entry, Entered data into inventory system to record all items removed from homes, Office Assistant, Responsible for answering and directing telephone calls, Required to perform light filing duties
Grocery Supervisor
David's No Frills
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Achievements: Member of health and safety committee, Responsible for assisting in store safety checks, Addressing employee concerns, Manager of bakery/bread department, Solely responsible for filling, rotating and discarding of bread, Depend on to reorder new supplies, Responsibilities: Managing grocery department and relied on to open and close store weekly, Unloading delivery trucks, maintaining shelf stock, and reordering necessary items
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Laurentian University
Kingston, Ontario05.2010
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, Ontario05.2008
Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West
Cobourg, Ontario01.2001
Skills
- Outgoing and able to work well in teams and individually
- Able to adapt to different work environments
- Knowledge of project management theory
- Well organized and able to multi-task
- Strong leadership skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Incredibly reliable
- Computer skills including Microsoft XP and Microsoft office
Community Service
- HR student fundraising committee, Vice-President within the fundraising committee, Attended HRPAO conference in Toronto
- Participation in the SLC community, Volunteered to assist preparing for KGH auction at Queens University, Volunteered as a third year representative
References
References available on request
Certification
Xactimate Level 3
Timeline
Administrative Estimator
First OnSite Restoration
08.2012 - Current
Labourer
First on Site Restoration
01.2007 - 08.2011
Grocery Supervisor
David's No Frills
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Laurentian University
St. Lawrence College
Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West