AMY TORRES
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Talented professional considered to be a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Bringing over 15 years of valuable project and team management expertise to forward company objectives. Experienced continuous improvement champion. Passionate for process implementation and standard work guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Project Management
Oakhurst Signs
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Boosted productivity through effective workload distribution among team members based on individual strengths and capabilities. Decreased design lead time by 50% overall.
- Enhanced project delivery efficiency by optimizing resource allocation, reducing waste, and addressing bottlenecks.
- Championed process improvement initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency and proposing innovative solutions for optimization.
- Mentored junior project managers in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within team.
- Spearheaded change management efforts during organizational transformations to minimize disruption while achieving desired outcomes efficiently.
Manager, Reliability Systems Project Management
FLOWSERVE
08.2013 - 01.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Project Management Specialist/ Shop Manager
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
06.2007 - 03.2013
- Managed scope of work changes, coordinated engineering changes, and led change board engineering activities.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication, demonstrating empathy, and collaborating on mutually beneficial solutions.
- Managed resource allocation effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, dependencies, or availability of skilled personnel.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Education
MBA -
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK01.2006
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Advanced problem solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Management
- Processes and procedures
- Business Analysis
- Conflict Management
- Document Management
- Presentations
- Performance Evaluations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Forecasting
Timeline
Head of Project Management
Oakhurst Signs
06.2022 - 01.2024
Manager, Reliability Systems Project Management
FLOWSERVE
08.2013 - 01.2021
Project Management Specialist/ Shop Manager
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
06.2007 - 03.2013
MBA -
Oklahoma City University