Ann Quist
Clinton,UT
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with 8 years of experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals, delivering timely results while maintaining budgets and monitoring project costs. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Proven track record of leveraging project management expertise to forward company objectives across multiple industries. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Auction IQ
07.2023 - 03.2026
- Managed cross-functional client and consulting teams to deliver an average of 30% cost savings and process improvements, while maintaining service continuity and supplier performance
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored progress throughout the project lifecycle, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Client Success Manager
Auction IQ
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated end-to-end procurement sourcing projects across indirect and direct spend categories for enterprises
- Delivered timely results and meaningful savings outcomes ranging from 10-40% on multi-million dollar scopes
- Hosted daily status calls and weekly ad hoc meetings with clients to promote client satisfaction and keep all parties abreast of current status and changes
- Evaluated customer problems, implemented resolutions, and followed up with clients to manage additional problems and maintain satisfaction.
- Assisted clients with strategic processes and provided with necessary tools to achieve success.
Training & Corporate Event Specialist
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated travel, transportation, meals & logistics for corporate events of 100+ attendees on a monthly basis
- Developed planning strategies while creating and maintaining best practices for budgets, project plans, event timelines, and presentations.
- Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
- Created custom training schedules for new hires, coordinating with recruiters & restaurant leadership to ensure a great experience
- Tracked and reported on a variety of performance benchmarks of managers and restaurants using LMS system data
Senior Project Coordinator
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Controlled quality and delivered results with impeccable accuracy and attention to detail across 20+ versions of menus for The Cheesecake Factory, Grand Lux Cafe and North Italia restaurants
- Created project roadmaps with specific milestones and timelines to encourage timely project completion.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project success.
- Published progress reports, updating senior leadership and stakeholders on overall project development.
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communications
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05-2015
Skills
- Expert in Microsoft 365 and G Suite
- Proficient in Kanban, Waterfall and Agile methods of Project Management
- Experience with Teamwork (Project Management Software), Adobe Acrobat, Quickbooks, and Canva
- Fluent in Conversational Spanish
- Project development, tracking and strategic planning
- Systems implementation
- Workforce training
- Client rapport
- Business Writing & Proofreading
STRENGTHS
- Stakeholder communication
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Executive project reports and status updates
- Attention to detail
- Quality control and continuous process improvement
Timeline
Project Manager
Auction IQ
07.2023 - 03.2026
Client Success Manager
Auction IQ
01.2023 - 06.2023
Training & Corporate Event Specialist
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
10.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Project Coordinator
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
04.2018 - 10.2021
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Communications
California Lutheran University