Annette Blair- Crane
San Diego,CA
Summary
Valued Assistant Project Manager addresses complex obstacles with experienced insight and anticipation. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management principles through clear communication of task expectations and informed suggestions for process optimizations. Determined advocate of safe and ethical work environment for staff to comfortably accomplish project objectives according to organizational standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - Current
- Participated in financial and time budgeting, helping allocate resources and organize from conception to finish
- Onboarded and trained team members to CRM and PM application and protocols
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Project Coordinator / Project Management / Business Development
Civilian, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed proposals (responses to RFIs/RFQs/RFPs) from selection to submission; identified requirements, created timelines, solidified staffing, created budget and content, organized, proofread, produced, and submitted
- Managed contracting phase for new clients from contract completion to on-boarding client services and essential staff
- Set up new processes, held in-services, managed change-over, and mitigated issues in fast-paced, live-client, environment
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Sales / Project Coordinator/Media Outreach
Abyss Creations, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed in-bound sales pipeline to guarantee continued revenue growth
- Improved methods for organizing marketing and advertising strategies as well as managing and improving worldwide affiliate program
- Deftly handled all B2C and B2B sales, functioning as lead project manager for sales and media
- Prepared numerous RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and contracts, and managed A/R while under strict deadlines and heavy workload
- Cultivated innovative and successful local and national marketing initiatives to boost brand recognition; managed public relations and earned media.
Education
Certificate Program – Project Management -
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA01.2018
Bachelor of Arts – International Relations/Political Science -
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA01.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Proposal Writing (RFI/RFQ/RFP)
- Social Media Coordination
- Business Development
- B2B/B2C Client Relations
- CRM Systems (Accelo/WAM)
- Contract Management
- Leadership and Staff Allocation
- Public Relations and Media Outreach
- Logistics and Scheduling
- Project Planning
Timeline
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2019 - Current
Project Coordinator / Project Management / Business Development
Civilian, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales / Project Coordinator/Media Outreach
Abyss Creations, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2017
Certificate Program – Project Management -
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts – International Relations/Political Science -
University of California San Diego
Professional Development
- Project Management Certification-CALTECH
- Beginning Programming in Python and interest in data mining credentials.
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking and rock climbing
- Gardening and canning
- Game night with family and friends
Volunteer Experience
- American Red Cross Disaster Response Team
- Servant for In His Name Ministry and Calvary Chapel Oceanside
Professional Development
- Project Management Certification-CALTECH
- Beginning Programming in Python and interest in data mining credentials.
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking and rock climbing
- Gardening and canning
- Game night with family and friends
Volunteer Experience
- American Red Cross Disaster Response Team
- Servant for In His Name Ministry and Calvary Chapel Oceanside