Daniel Cervantes
Commercial Estimator & Project Manager
San Diego
Summary
Working in the Door & Operator industry for the last 12yrs I've seen the transition from analog and Mechanical to digital and AI based software. During this time I have grown and pivoted with the changes throughout the industry. As I continue my career path in the Commercial Access Solutions industry I strive to adapt and grow with future changes in technologies.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Estimator & Project Manager
Access Professional Systems
06.2025 - Current
- Managed commercial security and perimeter access projects including surveillance, access control, and gate automation systems throughout Southern California. Oversaw estimating, sales, public works bidding, and project execution for commercial and municipal clients including Caltrans and Verizon Wireless. Earned manufacturer certifications from Motorola, Brivo, Rhombus, Verkada, and Assa Abloy while supporting projected annual sales of $950K–$1.1M.
Project & Sales Coordinator
Access Professional Systems
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported sales, operations, and business development initiatives for the San Diego and Phoenix branches, managing commercial projects involving gate automation, access control, surveillance, and parking solutions. Coordinated with commercial clients, property managers, and public sector facilities including the Downtown Phoenix Convention Center and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. Contributed to achieving $200K+ in monthly sales through strategic business development, trade shows, vendor events, and customer relationship growth initiatives.
Coordinator, Commercial Support ACS & Gates
Chamberlain Group, Inc
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for commercial and residential access control systems, gate operators, and related accessories for LiftMaster customers and field technicians. Utilized remote visual assistance tools to diagnose and resolve jobsite issues in real time. Supported sales and customer service operations through Salesforce, SAP, and account management platforms, including product quoting, order tracking, returns, and escalation management. Assisted technical support teams with troubleshooting guidance and product recommendations while maintaining a 10.0+ employee performance scorecard. Earned LiftMaster certification and completed Access Control Solutions training as a bilingual coordinator.
Owner / Operator
C&C Overhead Doors
02.2012 - 04.2022
- Managed operations, sales, and installation coordination for a residential and commercial overhead door business specializing in garage doors, automated gates, roll-up doors, and access systems. Oversaw customer consultations, project scheduling, product sales, system retrofits, and installation support while coordinating daily activities with field technicians and installers. Designed and fabricated custom gate and door solutions while supporting programming and integration of access control devices, sensors, and automated entry systems.
Technician / Customer Service Representative
M&M Garage Doors
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Installed and serviced residential and commercial garage doors and operator systems while coordinating customer appointments, warranty requests, and installation scheduling. Worked with manufacturer technical support teams including LiftMaster, Genie, Linear, and Marantec to support successful system installations and troubleshooting. Maintained installation reporting and customer service support for the Home Depot F&I Program.
Loan Processor
Virtual Realty & Loans
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Coordinated residential loan applications from submission through funding and recording while working with lenders, escrow, and appraisal companies. Reviewed loan documentation, analyzed credit reports, and maintained communication with loan officers and clients throughout the approval process.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
MDIIS
11.2004 - 06.2007
- Supervised and coached interview staff by monitoring performance, providing training support, and improving interview quality standards. Assisted with recruiting, reporting, data entry, and performance tracking while contributing to process improvements and team productivity initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA01-2014
Skills
Commercial Estimating
Project Management
Bid coordination
Public Works
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Salesforce
Territory Sales
Microsoft Office Suite
Cloud security
Client relations
Certification
Motorola Avigilon Certification
Timeline
Eagle Eye Networks Sales Certification
04-2026
Motorola Avigilon Certification
12-2025
Rhombus Certified Sales
09-2025
Brivo Technical Certification
08-2025
Commercial Estimator & Project Manager
Access Professional Systems
06.2025 - Current
Project & Sales Coordinator
Access Professional Systems
04.2024 - 05.2025
Coordinator, Commercial Support ACS & Gates
Chamberlain Group, Inc
08.2022 - 03.2024
Owner / Operator
C&C Overhead Doors
02.2012 - 04.2022
Technician / Customer Service Representative
M&M Garage Doors
11.2008 - 01.2012
Loan Processor
Virtual Realty & Loans
07.2007 - 10.2008
Quality Assurance Supervisor
MDIIS
11.2004 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Locations
San Diego, CA
Awards
2014-04-01, San Diego Mesa College Scholarship Award Better & Cesar A. Gonzalez Scholarship