Amy Ward
Project Manager
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Experienced Project Manager skilled in managing multiple projects, maintaining budgets, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows and enhance team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes on time.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Bell and Mccoy
Birmingham, AL
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of milestones.
- Managed budget allocations and resource planning for multiple concurrent projects.
- Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows.
- Developed project documentation, including plans, reports, and status updates for stakeholders.
- Monitored project progress using tracking tools, ensuring adherence to scope and objectives.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Streamlined project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Manager
Lighting Partnership
Montgomery, Al
10.2002 - 10.2024
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize project disruptions and delays.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Trained junior team members on project management best practices and tools usage.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of milestones.
- Developed project documentation, including plans, reports, and status updates for stakeholders.
- Monitored project progress using tracking tools, ensuring adherence to scope and objectives.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Streamlined project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Education
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Trenholm Technical College
Montgomery, AL05-2001
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Project tracking
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Document management
- Scope management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract management
- Cost control
- Processes and procedures
- Data analysis
- Project closure
- Team bonding
- Conflict management
- Productivity improvement
- Purchasing and procurement
- Data review
- Inventory control
- Performance improvements
- Construction management
- Client rapport
- Compliance monitoring
- Customer relations specialist
- Project regulations
- Forecasting
- Vendor sourcing
- Procedure development
- Expense reports
- Change control processes
- Planning and scheduling
- Deliverable tracking
- Progress reporting
- Vendor management
- Price quote preparation
Timeline
Project Manager
Bell and Mccoy
11.2024 - 07.2026
Project Manager
Lighting Partnership
10.2002 - 10.2024
Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Trenholm Technical College