ALEYA CHESTER
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional Project Manager (PM) with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Resourceful with expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve project or assignment goals. Monitor projects by adhering to production schedule, budget, collaborating cross-functional teams, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting, recordkeeping, budget and financial management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Education Service Center Region 13
05.2019 - Current
- Oversee $46M project encompassing multiple contracts.
- Negotiate and manage contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyze project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and take corrective action as needed.
- Develop and implement project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Prepare and submit project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues, change requests, and mitigate risks.
- Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to managers, clients, and stakeholders.
- Draft project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations.
- Verify quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Owner/Partner
PARADIGM BOOKS AND LECTURE NOTES, LLP
01.2019 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversee business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Evaluate suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Establish, optimize, and enforce business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Prepare bank deposits, POS sales, and returns.
- Monitor and interpret business sales and transaction reports.
- Introduce new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Conduct inspections and independent checks to verify product quality.
Financial Representative
UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Enhanced sales skills to generate revenue and achieve or exceed product, individual, and branch goals.
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and current customers to drive sustained growth.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Smartsheet
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Contract Management
- Subcontractor Relations
Certification
SMARTSHEET
March 2023
- 2023 Core Product Certified
August 2022
- 2023 Project Management Certified
Affiliations
- ESC Region 13 Employee Advisory Committee - 09/2021 - 08/2023
- ESC Region 13 Smartsheet Council - 09/2022 - Current
Timeline
Project Manager
Education Service Center Region 13
05.2019 - Current
Owner/Partner
PARADIGM BOOKS AND LECTURE NOTES, LLP
01.2019 - Current
Financial Representative
UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
10.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
SMARTSHEET
March 2023
- 2023 Core Product Certified
August 2022
- 2023 Project Management Certified
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