Nelle Speerschneider

Experience

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  Interior Systems, Inc. (ISI)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2013

  Senior Project Manager

  • Conducted project management for a commercial design and build firm, coordinating processes including requirements gathering, schematics creation, cost estimation, manufacturing operations, and installations, liaising with the client to ensure specifications were met and achieve customer satisfaction.• Oversaw a booth at the McDonald’s Worldwide Convention, assisting with exhibit design to effectively convey successes and generate brand awareness.• Successfully managed remodels of premier locations such as Times Square and Oak Brook, consistently achieving goals in a timely manner while retaining quality to earn the respect and trust of senior leadership. Show less

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  Botanical Art

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Proprietor

  • Built and managed a special event floral business from the ground up, applying project management acumen to oversee all operations including estimates, event planning, designs, and customer support. • Directed networking, applying interpersonal communication and active listening abilities to engage with various local businesses and forge relationships that resulted in sales and revenue growth.

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  St. Marcus Lutheran School

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2021

  Church Member Care & Programming Coordinator

  • Led event planning for the annual gala, overseeing all logistics and project planning to achieve well-organized and adeptly programmed events that secured donations while sustaining cost-effectiveness.• Coordinated the rapid response team, communicating with community members negatively affected by COVID-19 and leading teams of volunteers in providing assistance while maintaining safety of all involved.• Led the implementation of a new customer relationship management system, integrating prior database into the system to facilitate improved research and analysis. Show less

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  The Wagner Companies

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  Architectural Estimating Lead

  • Managed requests for quotes (RFQs) within the manufacturing field for stainless steel, hand, and guardrail estimations, effectively ensuring that information aligns with business capabilities before sending to teams.• Developed processes and procedures utilized by the estimating team in addition to providing training to improve ability to standardize diverse architectural plans with uniform contract language.• Participated in the interview, hiring, and onboarding process for three direct reports.• Oversaw revisions as needed while also navigating estimating for larger projects or legacy projects that previously did not have clear director or quality work instructions in place.• Served as a core member and power user of the team responsible for managing the Epicor manufacturing ERP software, acting as a liaison for sales, estimating, and customer service departments.• Spearheaded the transition to Bluebeam as a standard construction software, securing buy-in with all team members to create uniformity and seamless sharing of information across teams. Show less

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  Badger Meter

  Jun 2023 - now

  Proposal Specialist

  • Review, analyze, and understand each assigned RFX to participate in effective kick-off and ensure inclusion of appropriate and complete information in response.• Oversee and manage material gathering and response assembly for each RFX.• Participate in meetings and communications to understand and assess correct product and service needs for each response.• Submit final responses to customers and provide accurate and timely follow-up as needed.• Utilize databases for effective response development and utilize other programs as directed for organizing projects and communication documents.• Maintain and expand product knowledge via continuous education courses and involvement in professional development opportunities and industry organizations. Show less