April Quast
Maxtech, Inc.
Delano,MN
20
years of professional experience
Experienced Project Coordinator and Project Manager driven by organization and communication skills with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. Known for problem solving, efficient work flows, and maintaining accurate databases. Ready to support efficient project execution and consistent results.
Work History
Project Coordinator/Project Manager
7 Years 6 Months- Co-managed out of state $11M project from inception, negotiated contract expectations, coordinated new equipment purchases and delivery, and navigated project completion overcoming multiple obstacles.
- Implemented standard operating procedures and process improvements to facilitate accurate reporting and streamline consistency that have been adopted into company policies.
- Provided support to the project team from bidding to close out processes for high stake projects.
- Managed status updates, meeting agendas, and action-item tracking for cross-functional project teams.
- Facilitated collaboration between internal teams and clients to resolve project dependencies.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Prepared and filed government requested documents.
- Developed and established strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Project Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Managed a critical database security upgrade with Medtronic while mitigating issues on 2 existing projects.
- Directed project plans, schedules, and deliverables across cross-functional consulting teams.
- Managed stakeholder communications, aligning expectations, priorities, and issue resolution.
- Oversaw project risks, dependencies, and escalation paths to protect timelines.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Echocardiographer
3 Years 2 Months- Performed comprehensive transthoracic and Doppler echocardiograms with consistent image quality in both clinic and hospital settings.
- Evaluated cardiac structures and function, capturing accurate measurements for physician interpretation.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to support timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prepared patients for cardiac ultrasound procedures, explaining steps and reducing exam anxiety.
- Performed comprehensive echocardiograms on 10 plus patients a day.
Education
Associate of Science - Echocardiography
Skills
Project coordination
Stakeholder engagement
Process improvement
Time management
Detail-oriented
Problem-solving
Timeline
Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Maxtech, Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2026Read More
Project Manager
DBMS Consulting
02.2017 - 05.2019Read More
Echocardiographer
St. Paul Heart Clinic
01.2007 - 03.2010Read More
Argosy University
Associate of Science from Echocardiography
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