Brittany Pearse
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly organized Project Manager with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Adept to assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Hughes Federal Credit Union
4 2024 - Current
- Project leader for vendor conversion for their upcoming Core and Debit Card conversion
- I managed 57 different vendors and collaborated with team members to create timelines.
- 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.
Jr. Project Manager/Executive Assistant
Northwest Exterminating
02.2019 - 11.2023
- As Junior Project Manager I organized and maintained Teams channels for 4 office locations, all Mergers and Acquisition projects via Smartsheet (up to 3 at one time) continuously followed up with tasks and kept the team on track
- Maintained all technician licenses for Tucson office and two Phoenix offices.
- I assisted the Platform president with her daily administrative tasks including but not limited to her email, travel, expense reports and calendar
- Planned and executed team events organizing venues, working with outside vendors, event planning and created marketing and event flyers.
- Improved team collaboration through clear communication and timely feedback on performance.
- Supported senior project managers in various aspects of project planning, execution, and closure activities.
- Participated in quality assurance efforts, reviewing deliverables for accuracy and adherence to specifications before client submission.
- Devised and prepared back-up plans for high-risk project phases staged for implementation on short notice.
- Implemented continuous improvement measures based on lessons learned from previous projects to enhance future success rates.
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
- Developed comprehensive documentation to provide clear guidance for project activities and deliverables.
- Facilitated effective team meetings for sharing updates, discussing challenges, and brainstorming solutions.
- Reduced project completion time by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks.
- Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
- Played a pivotal role in change management initiatives, assisting teams in adopting new tools or processes smoothly.
Training Specialist
Long Realty Company
09.2014 - 02.2019
- My primary job duty was the Long Realty Academy that was held 6 times a year, with 30+ agents in each class
- I maintained and organized all training material for all attendees plus 30+ instructors
- Collaborated with outside vendors for lunches and was responsible for the entire two-week event from start to finish
- When I was not running academy, I instructed technical classes at the home office as well as travel to the 9 other branch locations where I also held one-on-ones with agents to assist with their mobile app, website, CRM and other website support
- I worked closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to plan and organize 3 company-wide events with 800+ attendees.
- Spearheaded updates to existing training materials to maintain relevance with industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
- Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Designed interactive e-learning modules for remote employees, expanding access to training resources and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Prepared videos for online and remote instruction.
- Increased employee retention through engaging and relevant training sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
- Tracked students and instructors leaves, attendance, scores, and overall performance in databases.
- Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system.
- Coordinated administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs.
- Worked with central management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.
Education
Buena Regional High School
Buena, NJ06.2006
Skills
Green Belt Six Sigma
Problem-solving
Proficient in Microsoft Programs
Detailed notetaking
Project Planning
Schedule Management
Work flow planning
Document Management
Vendor Sourcing
Resource Allocation
Stakeholder Communications
Processes and procedures
Meeting facilitation
Expense Reports
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Time Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Work Planning and Prioritization
Multitasking
Time management abilities
Problem-Solving
Mergers and acquisitions knowledge
Ability to meet critical deadlines
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Activities
- During my time off I started my own baking company, which demonstrates my creative and willingness to succeed under pressure.
- I obtained my six-sigma green belt and graduated in the YMCA Womens Leadership Academy.
Timeline
Jr. Project Manager/Executive Assistant
Northwest Exterminating
02.2019 - 11.2023
Training Specialist
Long Realty Company
09.2014 - 02.2019
Project Manager
Hughes Federal Credit Union
4 2024 - Current
Buena Regional High School