Alissa Brannon
Mabank,TX
Summary
Highly competitive, results oriented with a proven record of exceeding client expectations. Exceptional communication skills with the knowledge to build, manage and create relationships. Skilled in program managing, project planning, budgeting, and accounts AP/AR. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to delivering high-quality results on time.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
AFC Steel
Ennis, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Developed solutions to problems encountered during the design process.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss project requirements and timelines.
Estimator
Nucor Buildings
Terrell, TX
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
- Participates in industry meetings and seminars to stay abreast of emerging trends in construction estimation techniques.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
Program Manager
Us Aluminum
Waxahachie, TX
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Managed program budgets, optimizing resources to achieve financial targets and maximize return on investment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Estimator / Program Manager
Techniform Metal Curving of Texas
Mabank, Texas
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
- Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Reviewed customer feedbacks on a regular basis in order to identify potential areas of improvement in service delivery.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Assisted with special projects related to accounting operations.
- Maintained records of customer account information in accounting software.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Processed payroll information for up to 400 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
- Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports related to payroll activities.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX12-2024
Certificate - Orthobiologics And Regenerative Medicine
Medical Sales College
Denver, CO01-2023
Skills
- Project development
- Work flow planning
- Project management
- Microsoft office suite expert
- Data analysis
- Project planning
- Planning and scheduling
- Budget development and adherence
- Purchasing and procurement
- Invoice processing
- Vendor relationships
- Quantity take-offs
- Payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Task prioritization
- Workflow optimization
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Project tracking
- Team supervision
- Relationship building
Certification
- The National Society Of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Leadership Certificate
Timeline
Project Manager
AFC Steel
08.2024 - Current
Estimator
Nucor Buildings
07.2022 - 04.2024
Program Manager
Us Aluminum
12.2019 - 07.2022
Estimator / Program Manager
Techniform Metal Curving of Texas
08.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts -
Trinity Valley Community College
Certificate - Orthobiologics And Regenerative Medicine
Medical Sales College