Pam Adams

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will allow me to show my strengths and knowledge to its fullest capability.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successfully regained the power and success of a 7 person estimating team for a major
Building Material supplier.
Created an AutoCAD and Plan Administration department to become a powerful sales tool. Improved productivity and morale by implementing accountability systems and product knowledge training.
Re-established largest account and improved sales volume.

EXPERIENCE:
May 2008
to
March 2009
Mid-Cape Home CenterSouth Dennis, MA
Estimating Manager
Reason for leaving: relocation to Arizona

Managing the Estimating Department providing special services to the Contractors by creating accurate and prompt material takeoffs for decks, renovations and new residential and
commercial projects, using the DQ Technologies digitizing system. These take-offs include framing, Engineered Wood products, doors and interior millwork. Create and update checklists, component selection, data configuration, preset packages and inventory within the estimating software.
Trained and supervised all new estimators using the digitized system.
Supervise the estimating staff of 7 employees, which includes time management within a web based payroll program. job accuracy, monthly meetings, monthly reports, reviews, department coverage, product knowledge education, hiring and termination process as needed.
Liaison between Estimating department, sales department, policy committee and shipping department.
Maintain and update bid spec sheets, monthly reports, forecast reports, budget reports, spreadsheets, and all other related documentation.

August 2007
to
March 2008
Structural Wood Systems Bellingham, MA
Designer
Reason for leaving: layoff due to slow down

Create Engineered Wood Product framing plans for large custom homes according to a very customized system within AutoCAD which allows the framer to build a floor system accurately and efficiently.

Maintain, create and update blocks and attributes as needed.
Customize plans, layouts and quotes according to customer's needs and desires.
Schedule deliveries, answer phones, plot drawings as needed.


April 2001
to
July 2007
Reason for leaving: relocation to MA


SelectBuild of ArizonaGlendale, AZ
AutoCAD Manager

Exceeded the expectations in creating a plan processing department by implementing a redlining process, an AutoCAD staff as well as all of the software, hardware and equipment necessary to be successful.
Designed, drafted and managed custom home architectural drawings including floor plans, elevations, foundation, electrical, sections, details, etc..
Assisted in the integration process of teaming up our newly acquired business units, in order
to improve our turnkey services offered to our customers as one team - providing combined professional services.
Trained the field supervision and designers to use the software DWF Composer and Autodesk Architecture. Created and simplified the process for our Trim Department by creating a mini floor plan to manage quality control on their homes.
Negotiated and purchased several Oce, wide format plotter/scanner systems.
Maintain 7 Autodesk Architecture licenses and continue to learn and train the powerful design tools available to enhance productivity and performance as well as the new ways to help
connect and collaborate the design team as each new version becomes available.
Work directly and closely with our AutoCAD Support provider.
Created AutoCAD templates, approved and maintained all drawings, designed and streamlined file structures. Managed all Buzzsaw files and updates as a trade partner.
Design and run reports from Salesforce, hiring and termination process as needed.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining all workstations and staff with required network access, printer connections and software.

January 1996
to
April 2001
Reason for leaving: accepted job offer

Alliance LumberGlendale, AZ
Outside Sales Representative

Processed quotes, submitted bids and orders for customers. Negotiated lumber and trim pricing.
Communicated closely with the dispatch department to make sure all orders were filled and delivered on time.
Ordered special order items from a sister company or outside vendor when needed. Visited job sites on a weekly basis to make sure everything was satisfactory or to resolve any issues the customers may have.
Managed the PRO will call counter to make sure customers were taken care of in a professional and timely manner.
Assisted in the implementation of an AutoCAD department at on off-site location to Design floor and roof framing layouts for our I-Joist system.

EDUCATION:

2007DQ TechnologiesAustin, TX
Certification Estimating Software

2005Star LeadershipGlendale, AZ
Certification Supervisor Management

2000Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, AZ
Certification AutoCAD

1976Wareham High SchoolWareham, MA
HS Diploma
Business Major