jim karen

Consult with potential home and light commercial renovation clients, design and create complete sets of plans/ scopes of work, estimate all costs, present all information to customers then coordinate all material acquisition and labour required to complete the project. Project values ranged from $6500 to $500000.

* Read project blueprints and specifications to determine product requirements. * Procured product information and pricing. * Prepare and present product quotes to prospective customers. * Create and maintain complete database of existing and potential new customers. * Create and maintain system to track the progress and status of all quotations in progress.

Consult with potential renovation clients to determine their needs. Establish the working parameters of the project and advise the customer in regards to possible design ideas. Visit customers homes to further clarify the existing site conditions and to measure the space(s) to derive as built drawings. I also work as the projects designer and material advisor/ consultant. Collect all data and develop a complete scope of work and cost estimate to complete the desired project. The final proposal is then presented to the customer. If a proposal is accepted, then I continue to work with our office team and the customer. The file is evolved further to create a complete construction file from which the renovation project is built and completed. During construction, I work with our field team, coordinating material orders, schedules and solving project related challenges which can arise.

* Act as manufacturer's representative for approximately 15 product lines. * Promote products to wholesalers, installers, architects, engineers, developers with the purpose of generating sales. * Training and promotions regarding product lines. * Handle warranty and service inquiries regarding product lines. * Expand product awareness and exposure to potential customers and increase sales.