Hugo Mejia

Experience

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  Modtech Holdings, Inc.

  Jun 2004 - Mar 2007

  Welder/ QA Inspector/ Supervisor/ HCD Commercial Estimator

  Welding moment frame structures such as roofs, floor and columns, maintaining and following safety regulations. A few months after getting promoted from a Welder to a QA inspector, was responsible for the complete quality of all the buildings leaving the factory. While QA, later was assigned to a Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing team, to implement and streamline production’s processes, soon after the completion of the program, and was awarded a certificate in Kaizen and Lean. Thereafter was promoted as a Foreman and was responsible to meet production schedule, to train new and existing employees with Company’s production safety rules and regulations. Two year later was promoted as an Estimator and was responsible for accurate estimates and bids for modular buildings and site work. Assisting various departments such as Sales, Project Management and customers to keep good relations and clear communications to achieve success. Show less

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  Bedon Construction

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2007

  Form setter & Concrete Finisher

  Set forms for foundations, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, storm drains and other structures. Pour and finish concrete to meet production schedules.

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  Navigator Yachts

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

  Aluminum & Stainless Steel Welder

  Welding all Yacht’s stainless steel railing with TIG welder, aluminum floor frames and aluminum motor mounts with MIG welder, strong enough to support 500 HP Volvo engines.

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  AT & T

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

  Retail Sales Consultant

  After three weeks of extensive sales training, was responsible to maintain good customer relations, consult customers to purchase the correct product based on their needs. Obtained ongoing training for sales and latest products to succeed in today’s competitive market.

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  Modular Structures International, Inc.

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2010

  DSA HCD Commercial Estimator / Purchasing

  Generate accurate bids and estimates for modular buildings and site work. Maintain good relations and communications with co-workers, sub-contractors and client. Generate excel spread sheets for estimating purposes as needed. Estimating projects include commercial buildings, school buildings, military buildings and site developments. Took on the roll of a purchasing Agent for six months during the production of a multi-million dollar government project by the name of Fort Bliss Living Quarters with an approximate count of over 500 floors, and other many other projects. Purchased millions of dollars in materials for the project mentioned above and many other educational and commercial buildings. Gained strong purchasing experience that contributes to being a well rounded individual and employee to any potential employers. Show less

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  Walden Structures

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2012

  Sales Estimator / Project Manager

  Build and maintain excellent customer relations “It’s all about relationships”. Provide accurate quotes and budgetary proposals based on historical data and current pricing for modular buildings. Outsource competitive bids from multiple sub- contractors i.e. Fire Alarm, Low Voltage, Fire Sprinklers, HVAC, Flooring, Ceramic Tile, TT&P, Specialty Doors & Windows, Stucco, Crane, Set Up, Transportation and other Specialty work. Once quote became a job, project managed all paperwork and project budgets for the job, as well as keeping an eye on the project as it would make its progress down the production line, it is of the essence to have an extra pair or eyes aside from production and quality control if time allows for it. Involved in design built projects such as P-741 BEQ Living Barrack at San Clemente Island with TB Penick and Sons and all its professional team of Architects and Engineers, William Scotsman’s testing laboratory building for SHELL Refinery in Central California & M Space’s 2-Story Academia Charter Middle School in Los Angeles. Issued purchase orders to vendors & sub- contractors. Maintained good communication with all departments and co-workers as well as general and sub-contractors to turn projects into a success. Show less

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  Mobile Modular

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

  Responsible for developing strategies and tactics for identifying, pursuing and closing opportunities for renting and selling modular buildings and services across a variety of industry segments. Attention to detail, building customer relationships and working collaboratively across the organization to provide accurate estimates, execute the project and make sure we do things right the first time, every time. • Develop new business to increase profits for the branch/region• Assist in the development of marketing plans to support sales activities• Collaborate with other sales team members, operations and administrative staff to provide solutions to customers• Follow established processes in sales and implementation of the project• Follow up with various departments to ensure customer requests are met and that projects are delivered on time• Maintain accurate records in the division’s database on customer quotes, specifications and special requests• Develop relationships within various networking organizations or industry associations Show less Manage the routine stock purchasing on a methodical scheduled basis and there by executing 90% of the stock buying quiet and efficiently in the background in 20% of my day to have the opportunity to assist other departments in problem solving, competitive vendor & sub contractor bidding with the remainder 90% of my day. Also, enabling me time to establish price agreements with vendors to avoid price creep through the conduction of bid contests allowing the opportunity to perform projections and buying calculations through transaction historical data. Build and maintain good co-worker relations to deliver and satisfying product to our customers. Show less

  • Commercial Sales

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Buyer

    Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
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  ModSpace

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Territory Sales Manager

  Driven salesperson with the desire to be the first to the deal, sell the creative solution, beat the competition and grow the market - always.Prospecting, identifying and closing business opportunities across assigned territory, premier and key accounts. CEO of my territory, understanding where the market opportunities lie, defining value proposition, identifying contacts, gaining entry and closing deals at all levels of business from fleet products to custom turnkey solutions. I am are supported by an Inside Sales teammate who pre-qualifies some leads and is able to close transactional leases - allowing more time to sell. For complex projects, the support of our Construction Services division - a differentiator in the industry. Pre-construction managers, estimators, engineers and architects join the front end process to maximize customer relations and help win deals. Project managers ensure execution is seamless and successful. Show less

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  Primerica

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  Part Time Independent Representative

  My mission is to help families become properly protected, debt free and financially independent.

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  JG Construction

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Commercial Estimator

  Directly responsible for all bidding assigned by the VP. Generate required documents for comprehensive subcontractor bidding while maintaining a balance of financial responsibly for bidding costs. Show understanding and proactive response to owner’s needs both on the job site and, and with his staff, through clear and concise written and verbal communication. Provide outstanding customer service. Facilitate customer communication. Serve client needs and respond to client inquiries. Ensure accurate project bidding to client’s requirements. Promote future work. Review and understand plans and specifications. Generate in-house bids and assemble final bid package. Market JG Companies to related or associated parties of the projects. Complete all JG Companies and owner paperwork pre requirements. Show less

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  Chief Engineering

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Sales & Project Management
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  Unlimited Investments LLC

  Jan 2017 - now

  Real Estate Investor
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  Americano Builders, Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  CEO
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  West Coast Construction Services, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Commercial Estimator
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  Hamel Contracting, Inc

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  PreConstruction Manager
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  Hygaa Construction

  Aug 2020 - now

  President

  Specializing in Structural/Site Concrete, Stone Veneer and Masonry.