Candice Gurganus
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Seasoned and intuitive professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team collaboration, budget analysis and schedule oversight. Thrives on utilizing interpersonal skills, creativity, excellent time management and critical problem-solving. Skillful in managing stakeholder communications and expectations. Seeking to join an innovative team as a business partner; to provide my quality skills to strengthen and grow the company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Real Estate-Project Manager
NCino, Inc.
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Manage and oversee responsibilities of all real estate related vendors including architects, general contractors, designers, third-party project & development consultants, and FF&E vendors.
- Manage project budgets, interior selections, and communications between nCino and third-party vendors.
- Review vendor schedules for contracted activities and evaluate vendor proposals for completeness and coverage of scope.
- Evaluate RFP's and contribute to vendors selection for operational and capital projects.
- Review real estate related documents/agreements, leases, lease amendments, third party vendor contracts, and location rules and regulations.
- Support and consult all domestic and International Upfits and Design.
Associate Manager-Facilities and Purchasing
NCino, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Provide oversight and supervision for facilities and purchasing personnel (plan, assign, direct, and coordinate projects).
- Work cross functionally with multiple departments to ensure employees have necessary equipment/workspace/suitable spatial environment.
- Coordination and oversight for all interior design and departmental logistics.
- Responsible for domestic space planning/allocation, move management, and communications.
- Negotiate bids and maintain contracts of third-party vendors to uphold fully functional operations.
Facilities and Purchasing Specialist
NCino, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Lead design for all upfits and renovations
- Responsible for implementation of Office Space software for space planning, move management & hoteling functionality.
- Manage the procurement process for all office needs including FF&E, office supplies, food, and beverage.
- Assist in the oversight and management of third-party security personnel.
Relationship Banker
BB&T
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Provide customers with information about bank services, tools, and provide solutions to financial concerns.
- Manage customer personal and business accounts, loans and wire transfers.
- Establish client based relationships to provide a more personalized banking experience.
- Reach out to prospective retail banking customer to establish and grow business relationships.
Project Manager/Interior Design Associate
Commercial Interior Solutions
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of planning, budgeting, and execution for all design projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Selections Coordinator
Plantation Building Corp
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Assisted clients with interior selections based on budget and design preferences.
Design Associate
Dynamic Kitchens And Interiors
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Collaborated with team on suitable design concepts, layout and finishes to meet clients needs.
- Executed AutoCad layouts for new and remodel kitchen and bath designs for permit drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Architecture
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2005
Skills
- Rapid Problem Solver
- Monitor Construction Quality
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Scheduling and Planning
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Advanced Analytical and Critical Thinking
- On-Time Project Delivery
- Vendor Management
- Design Coordination
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Timeline
Global Real Estate-Project Manager
NCino, Inc.
07.2021 - 10.2023
Associate Manager-Facilities and Purchasing
NCino, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2021
Facilities and Purchasing Specialist
NCino, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
Relationship Banker
BB&T
11.2016 - 08.2017
Project Manager/Interior Design Associate
Commercial Interior Solutions
04.2015 - 05.2016
Selections Coordinator
Plantation Building Corp
04.2014 - 02.2015
Design Associate
Dynamic Kitchens And Interiors
08.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Interior Architecture
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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