Amanda Jensen

• Supervised Corporate Client and General Contractor Project Managers, Coordinators, and Estimating Teams (8-10 persons)
• Supported Project Managers in client meetings, conducting site surveys, managing design processes, and timeline/budget tracking and decisions.
• Guide new design development for client utilizing our design services.
• Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve productivity goals.
• Engaged in production meetings to discuss project progress and address operational challenges.
• Designed and executed comprehensive training programs on material offerings, production methods, vendor offerings, installation methods, takeoff software, and ADA / code requirements.
• Oversee employee-client communication for timeliness & proper company representation.
• Streamlined workflows to improve job flow in both internal and external operations.
• Delivered timely company insights and updates to employees to foster a positive workplace environment and improve information flow.
• Oversaw the performance review process for project management team, ensuring constructive feedback and goal alignment.
• Collaborated with senior management to set strategic goals aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyzed departmental processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department's capabilities.

• Led GC Project Managers and Estimators while continuing to manage a personal account list.

• Reviewed bid request scopes and built estimates backed by material and production BOMs. Executed all plan reviews and change orders throughout a project lifecycle.
• Represented the company in bid walks, OAC meetings, design development meetings with architects and end clients, site surveys, and punch walks. Led cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables met quality standards and timelines.
• Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client specifications.
• Maintained communication with all client stakeholders and other subs to align mobilization schedule to optimize installation time on-site.
• Managed internal and external installation crews on-site and virtually to ensure design and quality expectations were being met.

Custom design, engineering, fabrication, and project management house of exhibits, trade shows, and environmental graphic design for companies including: Facebook, Google, Amazon, Paypal, Dreamforce, etc.

• Managed project load of 7-15 valuing 250K-1M+
• Experience in all stages of design, engineering, sourcing, client and vendor communication, production, and installation of custom fixtures.
• Developed multi-level timelines; identifying resources required to meet project goals by setting expectations, timelines and checkpoints for internal and external teams.
• Outlined and executed quality standards for site survey, engineering, submittals, fabrication, and installation.
• Engineered custom fixtures to meet client design intent and structural engineering requirements.
• Participated in stakeholder meetings to ensure obstacles are addressed to keep project on track for TCO and FDOB.
• Tracked progress and changes through internal systems, maintaining accuracy and visibility.
• Researched and sourced materials, review quotes, execute and track PO's.
• Produced closeout documents including LEED, FSC, warranty and as-built drawings to client and internal accounting.

Design, marketing, and manufacturing agency for retail packaging and POP display programs. Managing all fixture life cycle stages in-house for clients including: Klipsch, Roku, and Apple.

• Oversaw project progress and timelines in creative, engineering, production, purchasing, and logistics departments.
• Managed development and execution of point-of-purchase (POP) displays and retail packaging programs for 15-20 projects simultaneously.
• Lead ideation, critique, and production meetings between design and engineering teams.
• Managed project scope and capture scope creep with change orders.
• Procurement of raw materials, hardware, and custom fabricated parts.
• Maintained fixture compliance to branding, engineering, retailer, and courier requirements.
• Developed instructional content for production packets and vendor spec sheets.
• Communicated requirements, submittals, and production expectations with vendors.
• Followed up post-install for program success rates and replacement fulfillment.

Membership-based, open-access, do-it-yourself (DIY) workshops and fabrication studio. Offering safety and basic use training on all of its tools and equipment in addition to advanced and special interest classes and workshops.

• Instructed machinery safety, usage, and technical skills courses for CNC Router, Vinyl Cutting, Heat Press, 3D Printing, and Laser Cutting.
• Established rules and procedures for maintaining quality and safety.
• Evaluated student's operational skill and knowledge.

Custom signage company with graphic design, fabrication, and installation services.

• Designed, engineered, and managed production processes, personnel, and vendors.
• Revitalized print and fabrication areas operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall product quality.
• Balanced resources and staff assignments for 15+ project list.
• Developed ideation dialogue with clients to determine scope of project.
• Built custom logo graphics, adhered to client company branding guidelines.
• Built permit packets for city approval and managed team installations.

• Developed detailed costumes and props for 3 month guest exhibit based on complex character narratives established by artist in residence.
• Worked directly with artist to execute vision of interactive space.