Michael R. Flynn
2464 Stacey Lane
Sedalia, MO 65301
Tel. 660-619-0281
E-mail michaelflynn-est[at]live.com

OBJECTIVE

A position as an Estimator or Project Manager for a Metal Fabrication company

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over thirty years in the metal fabrication industry.
Excellent comprehension of drawings and blueprints
Consistently estimate and manage projects on time and within budget.
Familiar with every job ranging from equipment repair to corporate executive

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISORY

Manage and train as many as 20 in a manufacturing environment.
Maintain a stable work force through good personnel management techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively and intelligently with all levels of management
On- site management skills in a wide range of environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Work efficiently with engineers, architects and production personnel.
Read and comprehend blueprints, perform takeoffs from blueprints.
Familiar with all equipment on the shop floor
Ability to train employees in the safe operation of fabrication equipment

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Ability to use value engineering with projects managers when needed
Maintain accurate records and work directly with accounting.
Always estimate and bid jobs so that an appropriate profit margin is maintained.
Act as a corporate purchasing agent.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Pro Steel Inc. Sedalia, MO
Senior Estimator
Responsible for bidding projects 20 tons-1500 tons
Train junior estimator on all aspects of estimating projects.

2003-2008 Dynamic Steel Materials, Inc. Des Moines, IA
Vice President, Project Manager, Lead Estimator, Purchasing Manger
Manage multiple structural steel projects 20 tons-1000 tons
Effectively communicate with Architects, Project Managers and job site superintendents.

2000-2002 Artisan Metals, Inc. Blair, NE.
Lead Estimator, Production Manager and Purchasing agent.
Responsible for bidding and estimating all projects for company.
Purchased all material for various projects.
Responsible for scheduling and outsourcing of materials and labor.
Maintained an open line of communication with Project Managers.

1984-2000 Rycopat Inc. / Five Star Manufacturing, Inc. Carson, CA-Omaha, NE
Owner/ President
Responsible for all administrative functions of company.
Managed workforce of as many as fifty employees.
Responsible for all bidding/ purchasing for the company.
Managed multiple projects on a timely and consistent basis.

1970-1984 McCoy Manufacturing, Inc. Los Angeles, CA.
Plant Manager
Responsible for managing entire facility.
Trained employees to safely operate fabrication equipment.
Responsible for equipment purchases, repairs and maintenance.

1965-1969 United States Air Force
Honorably Discharged.

EDUCATION
Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA.
Associates Degree Business Management.
Various Management and Technical seminars.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
U.S. Amada CNC Programming Course. Los Angeles, CA

COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of Windows-based computers
Microsoft Word and Excel, MEI Estimating software, Quick Books, Quick Books Pro