AnnMarie Porter
Erie
Summary
Dynamic Marine Estimator with a proven track record at Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair, excelling in project estimation and scheduling. Recognized for enhancing client trust through accurate cost assessments and effective vendor relationships. Strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail led to improved project efficiency and repeat business opportunities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Estimator/Scheduler/Sales
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2018 - Current
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Participate in site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Calculate labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Reviews project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation, improving overall project efficiency.
- Reviews completed projects actual costs compared against estimates as part of a continuous improvement process, refining future estimates based on lessons learned.
- Mentored junior estimators in company processes and best practices, increasing the teams overall effectiveness.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Welder/Robot Operator
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2018 - 2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including, Stick, Flux Core and robotic arm operated Welding techniques.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Research & Development Welder
Lincoln Electric
2017 - 2017
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder/Fabricator
General Electric Company
2011 - 2013
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
Structural Welder
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2010 - 2011
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
Education
Associate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Behrend
Erie, PA12-2016
Skills
- Material takeoffs
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint analysis
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Project scheduling
- Project estimation and bidding
- Vendor relationships
Timeline
Marine Estimator/Scheduler/Sales
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2018 - Current
Welder/Robot Operator
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2018 - 2018
Research & Development Welder
Lincoln Electric
2017 - 2017
Welder/Fabricator
General Electric Company
2011 - 2013
Structural Welder
Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair
2010 - 2011
Associate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Behrend
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