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Amanda Rees

Amanda Rees

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven Division Manager skilled in maintaining smooth and efficient operations to meet profit and loss targets. Hardworking and disciplined leader with continuous improvement mindset.

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Director

City Of Palm Coast
Palm Coast Florida, FL
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Division Manager

City of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2018 - 03.2024
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Architectural Liaison Assistant

Meyerland Community Improvement
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 12.2018

Monitors project schedules for 385 projects at a time for compliance.
Upholds quality standards by monitoring and correcting work , manages the preparation and communication of Architectural plans and status of new construction. Communicates and assists property owners with all architectural requirements for new building construction. Determines project schedules and maintained timelines with proactive adjustments to workflow. Consults with Review Committee and Board Members to maintain all communications regarding active construction. Directs all vendor's,builder's, and architect's projects through to completion of New Construction Applications and submittal to committee. Monitors the documents that will next be going through permitting at the City of Houston.

Director of Operations

PLM Industries Inc
Caseyville, IL
11.2008 - 12.2017


Planned and executed all Construction Projects for PLM Industries from RFP through the bidding process to completion. Led all daily Operational Activities . Prepared departmental contracts for attorney approval.Represented PLM as the lead Contract Negotiator for all materials , services , subcontract agreements , and vendor agreements . identified risks for PLM and improved the organization of the contracts process . Completed all company insurance renewals including property, Workers’ Compensation, general liability . Reduced the companies cost by 20% . Conducted analysis to address operational issues which led to 15x sales in the construction department . Established a quality control and customer service addition to the Construction Department . Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis for the CEO and the CPA . Profit & Loss Responsibility . Identified waste in the system and implemented procedures to eliminate waste . Successfully led key projects which resulted in client retention . Advised clients on exterior maintenance plans for capital investments and routine maintenance . Provided onsite training for safety , ongoing training , and new recruits. Led all aspects of Human Resources for 30-35 employees .

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
12.07

Skills

Contract Negotiations , Accounting, ADP - Payroll, AP, AR, benefits, Budgets, Budget, coaching, Contracts, clients, Facilities Management, Human Resource, insurance, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Power point, Microsoft Word, organizational development, personnel, project management, quality, quantitative analysis, QuickBooks, recruitment, risk management, safety, sales, scheduling, strategic plans

Timeline

Utility Director

City Of Palm Coast
06.2024 - 11.2024

Division Manager

City of Houston
12.2018 - 03.2024

Architectural Liaison Assistant

Meyerland Community Improvement
04.2018 - 12.2018

Director of Operations

PLM Industries Inc
11.2008 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE