I am seeking to expand my horizons within the Construction Industry, applying my extensive experience in the coordination, planning, administration and management of estimation processes and methodologies, development and implementation of training curriculum and estimation software and broad-based knowledge of building practices on residential and commercial levels.
GREGORY ROBERT RISHOI 402.657.1407
1517 Truax Blvd. #3 Eau Claire, WI 54703 gregrishoi[at]yahoo.com
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EDUCATION:
University of NE at Omaha- Bachelor of Fine Arts May 2005
Emphasis in Sculpture and Painting
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
►Rishoi Designs December 2009- Present
Founder Eau Claire, WI
Contract based design and creation of building materials lists for single, multi-family residential, and commercial building projects. Interior and architectural design consultation.
►Menard, Inc. July 1996 – December 2009
Estimator/ Sales Trainer, Corporate Operations Division Eau Claire, WI
April 2007 – December 2009
Trained over 240 in-store Building Materials Estimators company-wide
Conducted face-to-face, remote, and seminar training in sales, estimating software, and manual estimating methodologies
Developed, implemented, and maintained estimating software
Conducted market research of regional building practices, compliance issues, and materials
Maximized sales potential and tailored training programs to maximize growth and profit margins in specific regional markets
Increased percentage close rate on company wide estimates from 18% to 27%
Developed in-home training courses for advanced estimator training
Estimated large-scale residential, commercial, and federal construction projects; analyzing price proposals and other data to determine price structure, assessment of cost effectiveness of products, projects, and services
Prepared cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals
Maintained large-scale sales database and development of estimation tracking forms to be used to monitor customer projects
Building Materials Estimator, Commercial / Contractor Sales Division Omaha, NE
May 2005 – April 2007
Prepared cost estimates and material take-offs for residential and commercial projects. Conducted project-specific interior and architectural design consultation with each customer. Correlated diverse, incomplete or contradictory information to produce accurate estimates
Retail Sales, Building Materials and Various Store-level Departments Omaha, NE
July 1996- May 2005
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
-Red Cross of Western Wisconsin: Disaster Action Team, Eau Claire, WI -Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, Eau Claire, WI
-Urban Living Committee, Eau Claire, WI -Volume One Magazine, Eau Claire, WI
-UWEC Theatre Department, Eau Claire, WI
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE AND OTHER RELATED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
-EZCAD I-joist design/ engineering -Menards-specific Estimating programs -C++
-Microsoft Office Suite - 20/20 Design -Macromedia Free-Hand
-Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ Premier -10-key data entry -Professional Estimating Software
-POS equipment -Graphic Design -Interior Design and Decorating
-Construction/Skilled Trades Proficiency: Carpentry, Welding, Electrical, Landscaping, Cabinetry, Painting,, Masonry, Tile
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REFERENCES:
Scot Davidson, Commercial / Contractor Sales Manager, Menard, Inc 715.876.2787
Chris Roberts, Sales Manager, Menard, Inc. 715.876.2921
Stephanie Hoyal, Sales Trainer, Menard, Inc. 715.579.4001
Brian Flinn, Sales Trainer, Menard, Inc. 765.729.0353
David Helm, Chair UNO Art Department 402.554.2406
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