Andre Paul Galarza
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Strategic-thinking Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in budgeting and forecasting and risk management. Observant and resourceful professional dedicated to delivering project objectives within stipulated time, resource and budget constraints. Outstanding collaborator comfortable working with others in executing projects to achieve company objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Greenspire
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Enlisted Soldier
Active Army till 2014- Army Reserve (current)
Bell, CA
02.2007 - Current
- Assisted with planning operations by providing input on mission objectives, logistical needs, and troop movements.1`
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
- Performed CBRN reconnaissance operations in various environments.
- Developed operational plans for the decontamination of personnel and equipment affected by CBRN agents.
- Monitored CBRN equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Identified potential threats from CBRN agents or hazardous materials.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Deployed rapidly as part of an emergency response team when required.
- Participated in drills designed to test response protocols for incidents involving hazardous substances.
- Evaluated risk factors associated with different types of hazards encountered in a CBRN environment.
- Trained personnel on the use of protective clothing and equipment used in a CBRN environment.
- Maintained and operated military vehicles in order to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Assisted with planning operations by providing input on mission objectives, logistical needs, and troop movements.
- Provided security during convoy operations by monitoring roadways for suspicious activity or threats.
- Participated in live-fire exercises to ensure proficiency with individual weapons systems.
- Inspected all weapons prior to use to ensure they were serviceable and safe to fire.
- Observed terrain features during patrols in order to identify potential threats or hazards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing duties such as operating a motor vehicle or handling hazardous materials.
- Interpreted maps using orienteering techniques to determine location of friendly forces and enemy positions.
- Trained personnel on the proper care and operation of assigned weapons systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on a wide range of weapon systems.
- Conducted troubleshooting activities to identify malfunctions in weapons systems.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using specialized tools and equipment.
- Ordered spare parts, components, supplies, and ammunition as needed.
- Provided guidance to junior armorers regarding repair techniques and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed on weapon systems.
- Documented all repairs made on weapon systems including serial numbers, part numbers.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
Education
GED -
Walt Whitman High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Workforce Training
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Project Tracking
- Project Development
- Systems Implementation
- Financial Administration
- Procedure Development
- Data Analysis
- Project Planning
- Document Management
- Schedule Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Relations Specialist
- Budget Administration
- Data Review
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Data Modeling
- File Organization
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Digital Archiving
- Business Documentation
- Document Editing
- Records Maintenance
- Data Entry
- Excel Aptitude
- Database Entry
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- ARCOM Military Award (Heroism Award)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Greenspire
02.2016 - Current
Enlisted Soldier
Active Army till 2014- Army Reserve (current)
02.2007 - Current
GED -
Walt Whitman High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Los Angeles Community College
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