Ashley Cafferata
Loganville,GA
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in managing metal canopy installers/ crews to perform quality installations, whilst directing manufacturing employees and keeping welding fabrication production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Elite Awnings- Com. Metal Canopy Manufacturer
01.2019 - 01.2024
- I managed all installations and crews. I carefully assigned certain installers to proper projects based on the strengths and capabilities.
- I was the main point of contact between my team and all GC’s.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with other
- Maximized project efficiency by streamlining communication and collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget through diligent planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Improved profitability by optimizing cost management strategies and identifying new revenue opportunities.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with regular progress updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Mitigated risks by implementing effective contingency plans and closely monitoring project progress.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and promoting repeat business opportunities.
Project Manager
Bad Day Fabrication
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- 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.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Education
Associates - Business Marketing
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05.2013
CPrep -
Dacula High School
Dacula, GA05.2002
Skills
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Long lasting friendships with major GC's
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Power Tool Proficiency
- Aluminum welding
- Project Planning and Development
- Scope Management
- Project Scope Analysis
Efficient with Microsoft Office Suites, Procore, Giddyup, Lead Assign, Hub Spot
- Contract Development
- COI's, change orders, RFI'S ,
- Quotes and PO's
- Submittals
- Staff Management
- Project Scheduling
- Material Selection
- Pipe Fabrication
- Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
- SOLID 6 IN THE LOOKS DEPARTMENT!!! (that's obviously a terrible joke, but i figured why not give you a chuckle since you read about 100 of these a day!
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Elite Awnings- Com. Metal Canopy Manufacturer
01.2019 - 01.2024
Project Manager
Bad Day Fabrication
08.2014 - 02.2019
Associates - Business Marketing
Lanier Technical College
CPrep -
Dacula High School
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