Genevieve Meyer

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.
• Manage & upkeep of MIS (Quickeasy System)
Check all enquiries received, communicate job expectation to estimators,
planning & monitoring workload as well as the submission of quotes and
performance of estimators.
• Generate and evaluate reports relating to estimating department.
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

• January 1994 - March 1999 - General Bindery Assistant/Litho Admin Assistant

• April 1999 - May 2001 - Workticket Writer

• June 2001 - January 2007 - Estimator

Certificate: Printing & Packaging Business Management
Certificate: Supervisory Management
Certificate: Production, Planning & Estimating
Certificate: Estimating For Printers
Matric Certificate: Aloe Senior Secondary