Amanda Trainor
MSM, PMP
Niverville,NY
Summary
Seasoned and passionate, management professional with over a decade of experience in procurement, budget management, program development, project management, operations, program administration and leadership and staff management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Family Danz Mechanical, LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Oversee planning and management of procurement activities.
- Work closely with legal team to review and issue contracts and subcontracts. Posses a strong working knowledge of NYS Contract Law.
- Provide leadership to approximately fifteen staff and thirty field workers.
- Management multiple different construction, scheduling and financial technology platforms; and train staff accordingly. Well versed in Procore, Textura, Submittal Exchange, Dexter Chaney, Viewpoint, online2.ogs.ny.gov, LoadSpring, Foundation and Quickbooks.
- Direct strategic planning activities bi-annually through SWOT analysis.
- Manage utilization goals for all public works projects (WBE, MBE, SDVOB).
- Currently managing administration for approximately $30 million dollars in projects.
- Work closely with NYS Office of General Services; serve as main point of contact for Family Danz Mechanical, LLC.
- Act on behalf of President of the company as needed.
- Mange day-to-day office operations.
Program Administrator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Business
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Program Administrator for Lally School of Management.
- Manage procurement operations for the University while staying within the annual budget.
- Ensured alignment between all procurement and purchasing activities were in alignment with startegic goals.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing better data management strategies within the Universities software program.
- Worked closely with the Dean of Business and Business Manager to offer professional development opportunities for the administrative staff.
- Assisted Associate Dean, Business Manager and Data Manager with accreditation requirements and reporting.
- Monitored financial spending and worked closely with the Business Manager to develop annual operation and annual spending plans.
Adjunct Business Professor
Excelsior College
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Assist in the development of course curriculum and class syllabus creation for both English and Business courses.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students and increasing diversity and inclusion.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities and assisting students with special learning needs.
- Championed student success outside of the classroom, serving as an advisor for extracurricular clubs and organizations tied to subject matter expertise.
Director of Development
Excelsior College
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw Grants, Alumni, Prospective Research and Major Gifts programs.
- Worked closely with Alumni Affairs to manage the Alumni Board, build and effective engagement strategy, plan national events and write marketing materials for prospective students.
- Worked closely with the Executive Vice President for Advancement in building the overall contact database and identifying potential major gift donors.
- Attended AFP conferences to stay up to date on fundraising regulations.
- Maintained the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
- Worked closely with the Advancement team to develop and implement fundraising strategies tied to Excelsior College's institution's mission, programs and goals.
- Served as a Lean-In leader, a woman led professional development group; encouraging women to assert themselves professionally, academically and personally.
Annual Fund Manager
Excelsior College
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Streamlined operational processes within the Advancement team, resulting in increased communication with Marketing, through the use of the Workfront database .
- Developed strong relationships with donors, effectively communicating and soliciting new giving opportunities to the annual fund.
- Created key performance indicators to measure and assess performance within the Advancement team.
Project Coordinator
Excelsior College
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Assisted in developing training materials and organized workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within the organization.
- Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project's execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
Education
Master Of Science - Master of Science in Management
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 01.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 08.2010 - 05.2012
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Newton Square, PA 01.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate in Transformational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2016
Skills
Cost Analysis
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Spend Analysis
Financial Acumen
Supplier management
Price Negotiation
Documentation And Reporting
Process Improvement
Inventory Management
Organizational Skills
Professionalism
Timeline
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Family Danz Mechanical, LLC
04.2019 - Current
Program Administrator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Business
04.2019 - 06.2021
Adjunct Business Professor
Excelsior College
08.2016 - 05.2019
Director of Development
Excelsior College
07.2016 - 05.2018
Annual Fund Manager
Excelsior College
02.2016 - 07.2016
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
01.2015 - 12.2015
Master Of Science - Master of Science in Management
Excelsior College
01.2014 - 05.2015
Project Coordinator
Excelsior College
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of Saint Rose
08.2010 - 05.2012
Certificate in Transformational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Excelsior College
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