RODNEY LEE ALLISON7136 Jump Street

Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763(256) 519-6557 (H)(256) 508-5017 (C)

CAREER SUMMARY

Expertise in Federal Government and private sector estimating, program/project strategic management, acquisition and procurement, planning, budgeting, resource and facility management. Recognized as a versatile, conscientious employee with excellent communication, team building and decision-making skills. Highly motivated, self-driven and goal-oriented. Confident collaborating with clients, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders to address and resolve issues and achieve project goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PLASTIC FUSION FABRICATORS, Huntsville, AL 1995 - Present

Project Manager/Estimator

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) I manage a team which defines the project to include building its comprehensive work plan, execute, manage to the budget and close projects. I facilitate commitment and productivity, remove any obstacles and motivate team members. I align projects to business goals, manage stakeholders and communicate project status, milestones and unexpected difficulties effectively. establish work schedules, price materials for maximum profit, coordinate deliveries, establish construction schedules and maximum production.

Formulate basic strategy for historical data, produce job information, perform, review and manage all work performed on a daily basis.

Produce pay estimates for billing purposes, ensure payment is rendered, develop cost estimates, monitor cost control and write proposals which define the scope of work.

Present technical publications, drawings and renderings with my peers. Routinely lead meetings for new business opportunities. Conduct daily production and scheduled meetings with management team, conducted weekly

safety meetings and weekly on-site evaluations of project progression. Responsible for daily reporting of all company activity and communicated updates to leadership

directly. Assist with contract proposals and negotiations and managed multiple priorities and deadlines. Review and approve all change orders and responsible for all ongoing communication and

instruction of the sales and customer relation teams. Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering/CAD drawings. Analyze and identify problems encountered with program development and execute program

management reviews. Skilled in budgetary estimates/planning as it relates to program management. Make independent judgments for remedial actions and determine if work needs to be

subcontracted out to prevent fabrication overload. Develop cost projection models, cost accumulation and reporting systems for financial

assessments. Implement and monitor internal cost accounts and project budgets to limit overruns/underruns. Responsible for preparing engineering changes, monitoring performance and delivery schedules. Handle follow-up requests for proposals on all new sales and contract renewals, maintain contact

with contract specialists, end-users and in-house field Engineers. Perform price/cost schedule analysis to include budget versus actual work performed. Participate in fact finding strategies to establish a competitive edge.

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Work with accounting to develop labor and overhead costs.

PLASTIC FUSION FABRICATORS, Huntsville, AL 1994 - 1995BuyerResponsible for developing formal Request for Quotations (RFQ), evaluating quotes, negotiating reasonable cost with vendors, and preparing price analysis.

Duties included establishing sources, verifying sources and developing source lists. Searched for new vendors in order to obtain better prices and terms. Negotiated acceptance of terms and conditions, prepared price comparison, procurement

summaries, and purchase orders to document the award. Evaluated and analyzed vendor performance and executed required changes.

ALLISON LOGGING, Guntersville, AL 1991 - 1994Production Supervisor Managed 4 employees, accountable for equipment and materials procurement, estimating and planning of projects, which consisted of timber harvesting heavy equipment.

Managed program cost to limit the companies risk exposure. Prepared budgets performed cost forecasting projections, and audits of expenditures. Experienced in proposal preparation to ensure company’s responsiveness to customer

requirements. Provided collection assistance on outstanding invoices and responsible for the complete

negotiation process.

BAMSI, INC., Installation Support Services (ISS) Contract, Redstone Arsenal, AL 1990 - 1991Buyer Purchasing Agent for Redstone Arsenal's ISS Contract. Commodities included electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, office supplies, chemicals, metal, and steel.

Responsible for selecting the appropriate procurement method that ensured the requirement was purchased in a timely and efficient manner from a responsible vendor at a reasonable price in accordance with accepted purchasing policies and practices.

Knowledgeable of the (FAR), as well as other federal and statutory requirements. Performed price and cost analysis, as well as lease versus purchase analysis on applicable

procurement packages. In the process of job performance engineers, planners/estimators, commercial and government

personnel were interfaced with on a daily basis. Procurement responsibilities included, but were not limited to, searching for capable suppliers,

negotiating reasonable prices and terms, issuing purchase orders, overseeing and evaluating supplier performance, ensuring receipt of quality supplies and services, resolving disputes and supporting audit and new business proposals.

Competent in the competitive bidding process of the (FAR).

WALMART COMPANY, Guntersville, AL 1984 - 1990Department ManagerResponsible for the day-to-day supervision of 5 employees and was accountable as sales associate, cashier, shipping and receiving clerk, inventory/stock control and purchasing clerk.

EDUCATION

Business Administration; David Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee

OTHER INFORMATION

Experienced in the use of computer hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project applications, Word Perfect Software Packages, and EXCEL.40 hours hazwoper with 8 hrs refresher & confined space trained.CDL driver license.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST