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Education
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Certification
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Fort Collins,Colorado

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented project manager with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering projects from initiation to completion. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, adept at assessing progress, evaluating outcomes, and implementing solutions to drive project success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

ARI PWRD, LLC
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023 - Current
  • Project management coordination and consulting for private clients.

Project Manager

Ancestral Medicine
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Successfully managed end-to-end processes for diverse training initiatives, including online courses, in-person events, and practitioner training
  • Lead project planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure phases for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
  • Utilized analytical skills to assess progress and identify potential risks, proactively implementing risk management strategies to mitigate project delays and budget overruns
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute project plans, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Managed stakeholder relationships through regular communication and proactive issue resolution, resulting in high levels of satisfaction
  • Conducted impact assessments to evaluate project feasibility and optimize resource allocation, contributing to cost-effective project delivery
  • Facilitated conflict resolution and promote effective communication among team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • Implement process improvements and quality control measures to streamline project workflows and enhance efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and client satisfaction.

Engineering Technician

US Army Corps of Engineers
08.2014 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated Data Collection program activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and task assignment, to ensure smooth operational monitoring of water data, research, and data collection equipment
  • Managed relationships with vendors and external partners, negotiating contracts and resolving issues to ensure operational success
  • Conducted regular project meetings to review progress, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement, fostering teamwork and collaboration among project team members
  • Monitored operational performance and conducted risk assessments to identify potential threats and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate risks
  • Provided frequent communication to senior management and external partners, providing updates on project status, milestones achieved, and key performance indicators
  • Conducted fieldwork in the Corps’ waterways, handling specimen sampling, data collection, boat operation, and equipment maintenance
  • Authored documentation for the Data Collection program, offering high-level insights into upgraded equipment and processes
  • Managed and improved process efficiency of data quality checks for hydrological, meteorological, and water quality data across river watershed basins and spearheaded the modernization of internal quality assurance applications.

Office Automation Assistant

US Army Corps of Engineers
Portland, OR
12.2012 - 07.2014
  • Office administration and internal customer service.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy -

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2012

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Detail Oriented
  • Project tracking
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Volunteer Experience

  • The Q Center, Portland, OR, 2012, 2014
  • SOLVE Oregon, 2021
  • Common Defense, 2023, Present

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional (in progress); estimated completion date April 2024

Timeline

Project Manager

ARI PWRD, LLC
08.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Ancestral Medicine
11.2021 - 07.2023

Engineering Technician

US Army Corps of Engineers
08.2014 - 03.2021

Office Automation Assistant

US Army Corps of Engineers
12.2012 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy -

Portland State University
  • PMP - Project Management Professional (in progress); estimated completion date April 2024
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