Responsible, enthusiastic, and detail oriented Project Manager with years of extensive experience in Customer Service, Project and Budget Management, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting, Purchasing, Invoicing, Cost Saving, and Multi-Tasking. Maintained an ability to adapt to changing situations, utilized excellent negotiation skills, and fluent in English and German languages. Able to coordinate multiple problems and meet deadlines even under extreme pressure, can work independently or in a team, and able to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels using the ability and skill set to provide creative, innovative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leadership in a team environment and a focus on achieving continuous, improved business performance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Property and Facilities Management Communications Budget Planning & Management Project & Construction Management Vendor Management Cost Reduction Initiatives Process Analysis and Improvement Project Cost Reduction Contract Negotiation
CORE COMPETENCIES
RESOURCEFUL AND WELL-ORGANIZED: Skilled in task management and follow through and consistently noted by senior management, clients, and staff for superior detail-oriented task management skills, ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish maximum results and timely completion of projects.
STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Maintained solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability, and performed tasks with exceptional work ethic and professional attitude emphasizing reliability, integrity, diversity, teamwork, and willingness to work as necessary to get the job done as well as effectively executed job even under extreme pressure and stress.
THRIVE IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT: Initiated action and follow through to conclusion of any commitment. Capably learned new skills and reacted flexibly to changes in priority and direction, assumed increased responsibilities as needed, and motivated others to achieve business objectives.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: Maintained and utilized a strong knowledge on various computer programs and software such as Microsoft Office, AS 400, MS Visio, Lotus notes, Real Estate Manager software (REM), and Purchase Order and Requisition software (PNet).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Construction Project Manager Bank of America Simi Valley, CA Aug. 2007-Present Managed and supervised tenant improvements for retail office openings, remodels, relocations and closures of offices throughout the continental Northwest from initial analysis to close-out. Oversaw and regulated scheduled openings, managed various vendors and ensured project deadlines were met. Responsible for negotiating bid proposals with contractors to increase cost savings, developed and tailored scopes of work specific to each site (i.e. as-is, vanilla and grey shell), coordinated support services, developed, submitted and managed budgets for each individual project as well as created purchase orders and tracked invoices. Initiated, developed and oversaw bidding processes, analyzed bids, executed commercial construction contracts, developed floor plans, reviewed construction documents and architectural drawings, verified specs and scope of work, and acted as liaison between field environment and in-house support departments.
Assistant Land Development Manager Richmond American Homes Van Nuys, CA June 2004Aug. 2007 Managed and coordinated inspections, projects, as well as meetings among engineering and utility consultants, field superintendents and government agency reviewers. Contracted and oversaw all land improvement aspects of a tract development, organized and maintained project improvement plans and as-builts. Negotiated and managed all contracts, reviewed and tracked changes to budgets in excess of $11 million, oversaw bidding processes, analyzed bids and prepared contract specifications.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Economics and focus in German with 3.3 G.P.A. (2002) University of California San Diego, CA
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