Print Estimator
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Dynamic Estimator with 29 years experience within the print industry and 22-year track record of developing and maintaining cost estimation for large and small projects. Experienced in estimating and providing accurate reports on material costs and labor for Litho, Digital & Large Format. My strengths include loyalty,
attention to detail, problem solving and willingness to learn and evolve with the industry. I easily transition from working independently to working as part of a team and relate very well to people on all levels. I believe that I am able to make a realistic bid for any position that I am suitable for.
Trident Press - Chief Estimator
Maitland, Cape Town
02/2007 - Current
Management of team of 5 - Manage & monitor staff and upskill where relevant.
Record keeping of staff sick/annual leave.
Check all enquiries received, communicate job expectation to estimators,
planning & monitoring workload as well as the submission of quotes and performance of estimators.
Interact strongly with procurement, sales & production for best cost effective quoting solutions.
Deciphering technical drawings in order to break down parts needed to be included in costing.
Double checking estimates of junior estimators to make sure proper attention has been given and no errors are made.
Assist designers with more cost effective ways of designing a job in order to meet client budgets.
Calculate and produce cost estimates as per client instruction in the most cost effective manner.
Associated Printing - Estimator
Airport Industria, Cape Town
01/1994 - 01/2007
Certificate: Printing & Packaging Business Management
Certificate: Production, Planning & Estimating
Matric Certificate: Aloe Senior Secondary
