ANDREA FISH
Dryden,NY
Summary
- Reliable professional with 25 years of domestic and national experience spanning all facets of workflow in planning and management of operations, construction, on demand and planned facilities and maintenance as well as employee management within diverse markets
- Combined analytical, planning, logistics, and documentation skills to effectively support programs, contracts, company infrastructure as well as customer needs
- Fundamental understanding of processing root cause analysis and project management disciplines, including inventory management, promotion management, forecast/demand planning, and product flow processes
- Equally skilled in communicating with internal/external groups for on-time completion and delivery
- High level human resource experience encompassing sourcing, hiring onboarding, and then continued management of national and local labor force
- Utilizing exemplary emotional intelligence to find foster grow and manage employees
- Engaging communicator and relationship builder with expertise in organizational planning, multimillion-dollar capital projects, contract negotiations, team development, and increasing visibility for growth
- Expert negotiator regarding all levels of supplier contracts, product conformity and problem-solving methodologies
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist with solid 20-year background in driving and coordinating sourcing efforts for materials, service, and labor procurement
- Savvy Logistics Manager committed to helping companies build dependable supply networks for uninterrupted service
- Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain., Counseling and advising students and parents regarding financial aid programs, assisting with administration of one or more federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs
- Public speaking large groups interfacing with students and families regarding university, processes and expectations relating to all matters regarding financial aid
Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Lotte Biologic's
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Manage several complex projects simultaneously, within budget, on schedule, safety designed and constructed, and with minimal impact on manufacturing.
- Projects are to be managed with EHS as top priority, providing safety leadership to BMS employees as well as contracted contractors.
- Assure project compliance with good engineering practices, BMS policies, regulations and codes.
- Design and manage several facilities and process related capital projects (electrical, HVAC and utilities projects; biologics cell culture and purification upgrades; cryogenic storage capacity projects; laboratory and building infrastructure renovations; etc.) simultaneously to meet site needs and client requirements.
- Provide technical support to Operations for implementation of new technology in areas of biologics cell culture, protein purification, use of disposables, automation, and PAT.
- Coordinate projects with site Maintenance, Calibration, Validation, Automation, and Facilities departments from project initiation to closure to ensure all systems are designed, constructed, and documented properly.
- Coordinate project and facility related activities with cross functional teams, to assure optimum operations with minimal capital expenditure.
- Provide recommendations to improve and maintain facilities infrastructure.
CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Waterton Associates
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Source qualify contract and manage to completion all expenditures for Capital Improvement projects for multiple properties simultaneously
- Direct Project Management of 20-30 million dollars' worth of projected and contracted work for Multi-Family properties throughout Los Angeles and Ontario, CA market
- Create, write and review requests for proposals (RFP's), contracts, purchase orders and change orders with contractors and vendors from initial stages of bidding through to completion
- Foster and maintain relationships with general contractors, vendors and internal operations corporate and property teams to track projects, meet and improve on costs and target dates
- Ensure compliance and fiducial responsibility for company and investors
- Creation of and continuous management of budgets, schedules, and quality ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables
- Identification of potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect against unforeseen delays cost and liability exposures
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER/OPERATIONS
MANPOWER, Menemsha Solutions
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversee scheduling, logistics and procurement in Construction Programs Operations
- Map out all project/program requirements related to logistics (people, materials, equipment, purchases)
- Create processes and procedures for 75-100 field personnel with identification of their skillset
- Sources create and manage systems for all travel requirements for field personnel to be executed by support team (team of coordinators/direct reports)
- Monitor expenditure in travel, materials, and equipment against budget Conduct sourcing(recruiting, interviewing, and hiring), training, and on boarding of new field personnel –executing growth from 12-100 strong manpower construction performing labor force
- Create systems and procedures to then review and process all approvals of vacation and time off and all support HR related items for field personnel while managing coverage for simultaneous constructions projects throughout country to ensure timely and cost conscious execution
- Identify potential resource and personnel needs based on project/program requirements
- Receive and address all resource requirements from Project Teams both large scale ground up, TI and Roll out programs throughout 100 million dollar annual national construction company
- Research and procure warehousing, site specific materials as required
- Develop training plans for all pertinent staff on operation of systems, including need for compliance with data, safety, skill set
- Proactively manage and communicate ongoing changes in staff, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
- Motivate and lead field staff to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Support ongoing development of best practices and tools for project/program execution
- Prepare quotes and lead cross functional sourcing activities for multiple required job functions
- Lead and/or assist in negotiating pricing, supply agreements and amendments to support business needs
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing
CEO/OWNER
Service Repair Specialists Inc
06.2011 - 09.2020
- National facilitates on demand and construction Program Company executing 30 million in sales annually
- Servicing leaders in retail and restaurant industry (Polo Ralph Lauren
- Macys, Godiva, Flemings, Vans, Lucky Brands, Yum Brands, Outback Steakhouse, Guess
- Inc…)
- Directed company growth from 3-50 employees – until Covid related business closure in
- Improved business profits by 12-20% annually through strategic updates to processes, procedures, and team makeup, Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies
- Oversee and manage all aspects of financial controls internal operations sales and company growth, personnel management, and retainage
- Direct all production, sales, accounting, quality, and distribution of timely products and services
- Investigate and review financial statements, sales and activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement
- Utilize data to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Direct and coordinates organizations financial and budget activities to fund operations maximize and increase productivity and efficiency
- Determine goods and services to be sold, set prices, and create terms based on forecasts of customer demand
- Develop large scale national roll out programs for diverse customer base
- Create institute and control manpower, cost, productivity, sourcing, and logistics to bring in projects on time and under or on budget
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for hundreds of customer locations simultaneously
DIRECTOR OF STORE FACILITIES
Guess, Inc
05.2005 - 06.2011
- Prepared executive contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreement with architects, designers, consultants, client's suppliers, and subcontractors
- Liaised with supervisory personnel, owners', contractors, and design teams to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedure complaints as well as construction problem areas
- Directed activities concerned with construction or maintenance of structures facilities stores and systems
- Directed and supervised staff of facilities coordinators and manage all aspects of vendor/subcontractor management and processes
- Developed and implemented quality control programs
- Researched and procured web-based process to run all systems from Facilities, Loss
- Prevention, Construction and Operations to ensure real time data capture
- Implemented programs and systems during company grown process from 100+ locations to Liaised extensively with highest levels of company management owners,shareholders, and legal team to ensure compliance protection of liabilities and improvement of all processes.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Pure Beauty
12.2002 - 05.2005
- Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Purchasing for Retail Beauty Environment
- Expanded retail locations from 50+ locations to 180+
- Source locations for ideal company growth
- Manage all aspects from lease sign to store opening
- Established technical strategy for entire company, accounting for overall business goals, budgetary limitations and resource allocation
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization
- Collaborated with creative teams to introduce rich media assets to ongoing development cycles
- Managed 20+ individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development
- Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution
- Researched and selected development platforms for Real Estate, Purchasing and
- Construction projects, prioritizing cost-effective, reliable solutions
PROJECT ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Menemsha Solutions
03.1998 - 12.2002
- Developed construction budgets for short-term long-term costs
- Monitored requisition materials, supplies, services, subcontractors, labor permits and process for construction projects
- Directed and aided supervise work process profit and completion
- Collaborated with project manager, superintendent, subcontractors, designers, clients, and architects
- Monitored master schedule for individual projects and large-scale project roll out.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR
University Of Southern California, USC
01.1991 - 03.1998
- Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
- Processed federal financial aid verifications per all guidelines.
- Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
- Processed unique financial aid profiles for undergrad and post-grad applications.
- Designed financial aid reward packages, aligning contents with individuals' monetary and logistical needs.
Education
Fine Arts
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY.Skills
- Negotiation Strategies
- Seasoned Project Manager
- Procurement expertise
- Process Development
- Account management
- Reporting knowledge
- Requests for information
- Data analysis understanding
- Profit and loss understanding
- Strategic planning
- Bid coordination
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Lotte Biologic's
05.2023 - Current
CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Waterton Associates
04.2022 - 05.2023
SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER/OPERATIONS
MANPOWER, Menemsha Solutions
09.2020 - 04.2022
CEO/OWNER
Service Repair Specialists Inc
06.2011 - 09.2020
DIRECTOR OF STORE FACILITIES
Guess, Inc
05.2005 - 06.2011
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Pure Beauty
12.2002 - 05.2005
PROJECT ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Menemsha Solutions
03.1998 - 12.2002
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR
University Of Southern California, USC
01.1991 - 03.1998
Fine Arts
Buffalo State College