Sandra Santos Chitlal
Vancouver ,BC
Summary
Proven Estimator and Store Manager with a track record of enhancing project efficiency and fostering team collaboration. Expert in cost estimation and problem-solving, adept at multitasking and maintaining vendor relationships. Achieved significant improvements in workflow coordination and customer satisfaction without exceeding budget constraints.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Innovative Signage
06.2022 - Current
- Overseeing the coordination, organization, and prioritization of tasks, ensuring efficient scheduling and smooth workflow for the team of estimators.
- Analyzed floor plans to prepare estimates for signage. (Custom signage, or according to BCBC18 and BCBC24 Code package).
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Collaborated with account managers to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation, improving overall project efficiency.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Store Manager
Thinka
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
Education
Certificate - Architectural And Building Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby06-2022
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Material takeoffs
- Estimate preparation
- Vendor relationships
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Estimator
Innovative Signage
06.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Thinka
01.2021 - 06.2022
Certificate - Architectural And Building Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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