Arianna Wilkins
Germantown,Illinois
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Plocher Construction Company Inc.
Highland, IL
05.2017 - Current
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- 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.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Lifeguard
Korte Recreation Center
Highland, IL
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Patrolled recreational areas before athletes, patrons and general public arrived to identify potential safety hazards.
- Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
Waitress Supervisor
The Wooden Tie Cafe
Pierron, IL
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Participated in menu planning activities by providing input on pricing strategies and recipe modifications.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Verified accuracy of orders before delivery by checking presentation of dishes against menu descriptions.
- Performed opening and closing duties including setting up dining areas, restocking shelves, cleaning kitchen equipment.
- Monitored cash register operations during shifts for accuracy of transactions.
- Assisted bartenders when needed during peak hours or when short staffed.
Resident Assistant
Legacy Place Assisted Living
Highland, IL
09.2016 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2021
Skills
- Project tracking
- Feasibility analysis
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Systems implementation
- Work flow planning
- Business analysis
- Resource allocation
- Expense reports
- Meeting facilitation
- Quality assurance and control
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Progress reporting
- Budget control
- Budget preparation
- Team bonding
- Critical design review
- Task prioritization
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder communications
- Project scope analysis
- Project management
- Cost reduction and containment
- Customer relations
- Compliance monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Advanced problem solving
- Schedule management
- Vendor sourcing
- Microsoft active directory
- Construction management
Affiliations
- My husband and I farm in our free time. We raise beef cattle, laying chickens, and bees currently with more animals to come in the future.
- I enjoy being active outside in any fashion, but hiking with my family or my dogs is my favorite use of nature!
Accomplishments
- Graduated in the Honors Program at SIUE.
- Achieved a minor in Math and Business alongside my Major in Civil Engineering.
- President of Steel Bridge Team and Constructors Club throughout college.
Certification
- Fundamentals of Engineering License.
- OSHA 30 Hour Training
- Graduated from the Construction Leadership Institute.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- SafeSmart Certified
- Primavera P6 Certified
- Army Corps of Engineers QC Management License
Timeline
Waitress Supervisor
The Wooden Tie Cafe
01.2018 - 05.2020
Project Manager
Plocher Construction Company Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Resident Assistant
Legacy Place Assisted Living
09.2016 - 05.2017
Lifeguard
Korte Recreation Center
03.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville