Kayla Garza
Hutto,TX
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Lonestar Lighting & Technology, excelling in project planning, development, and client relations. Spearheaded multiple high-stakes projects, ensuring over 95% customer satisfaction through meticulous budget control and effective team leadership. Expert in conflict management and detail-oriented processes, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Lonestar Lighting &Technology
05.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
Project Coordinator
Lonestar Lighting & Technology
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
Administrative Assistant
Lonestar Lighting & Technology
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling and Tracking
- Client Relations
- Budget Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Management
- Purchasing and procurement
- Detail Oriented
- Data entry
Languages
English and Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Lonestar Lighting &Technology
05.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Lonestar Lighting & Technology
02.2023 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Lonestar Lighting & Technology
11.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
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