Seasoned Deputy Director with wealth of continual process and operation improvement experience. Successfully oversees daily operations, planning and quality control. Actively engages direct reports to achieve business goals, tracks progress toward goals and increases effectiveness. Experienced in project management and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about creating positive work environment.
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BARBARA MIKRUT
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice
Deputy Director, Capital of Capital Projects
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Direct planning and formulation of all agency capital projects
- Portfolio budget over $10 billion -10yr capital plan
- Coordinate agency requests and solicit all appropriate input for developing projects and programs
- Define projects and priorities, identify scope, draft solutions, and obtain internal and external approvals
- Responsible for planning studies and reports and creating and maintaining records of planned occupancy, programming decisions, and timeline to inform overall capital and master planning initiatives
- Work with NYC Office of Management and Budget to help formulate best strategy for City's investments in capital project.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency
Mayor's Office Of Criminal Justice, NY
Deputy Director Of Court Capital
09.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Managed City Court Capital Projects
- Portfolio over $2.5 billion -10year capital plan
- Advanced Staten Island and Manhattan Courts Master Plan
- Organized and managed meetings with city agencies and independent stakeholders to present up-to-date information concerning current projects
- Reviewed and analyzed budgetary issues, planning scenarios, data analytics, metrics, methodology, and best practices
- Collaborated with internal partners as well as external city agencies and maintained role as primary senior-level liaison for all project-related activities.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
Mayor's Office Of Criminal Justice
Court Capital Project Manager
03.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Managed portfolio of five court capital projects valued at over $900 million
- Worked with NYC Office of Management and Budget in internal planning; supported portfolio Executive Director with activities such as formulating and rolling out Capital Project Scope Development Studies and proposal requests
- Participated in strategic planning and asset management; supported Capital Project Director in monitoring schedule and budget
- Maintained and updated project status for reporting to outside and inside stakeholders
- Participated in bid evaluation for Capital Project Scope Development Studies
- Implemented changes to ensure project success and support City's goal of providing efficient courts.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
First American Title Insurance Co
Underwriting Associate
09.2009 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Reviewed and approved applications for coverage, provided risk analysis and determined risk-management outcomes for a vast real estate portfolio
- Cleared policy risks and reviewed applicable information and organizational documents
- Prepared complex settlement statements and disbursed funds per regulatory requirements.
- Completed pre-closing responsibilities to prepare loan files for closing team.
- Trained and delivered feedback to 7-12-person underwriting team by coaching on underwriting policies and decisions
Education
Brooklyn College, CUNYNew York, NY
Master of Science from Business Economics
05.2011
University Overview
Hunter College, CUNYNew York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Economics/Sociology
02.2002
University Overview
Dean’s List; Kappa Delta Honorary Society
Skills
- Project planning, development, and management
- Strategic planning and evaluating capital projects
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Encourage effective communication and collaboration across many teams
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategize Plans
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
- Member of Northeast Woman in Public Finance December (NEWPE)
- Member of Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certification
Certification I The Design-Build Institute of America Associate DBIA professional 07/2023
Certification| Real Estate Project Management- Baruch College CUNY, New York, NY - 09/2018
Timeline
Deputy Director, Capital of Capital Projects
Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Director Of Court Capital
Mayor's Office Of Criminal Justice, NY
09.2018 - 06.2022
Court Capital Project Manager
Mayor's Office Of Criminal Justice
03.2015 - 08.2018
Underwriting Associate
First American Title Insurance Co
09.2009 - 03.2015
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Master of Science from Business Economics
Hunter College, CUNY
Bachelor of Arts from Economics/Sociology
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