Carlos Castro
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with five years of expertise in organizing business operations, database implementations and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including development and support. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Yardi Systems
Goleta, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency by 30%.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to over 150 clients in four years.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Project Liaison
Curvature
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
- Improved budget for equipment acquisitions down by 20 % by establishing reliable vendor supplies, planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Education
Certification - Information Technology Project Management
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 07.2021 - 06.2022
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 07.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 08.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
Business process re-engineering
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Staff Management
Fluent in Spanish
Functional & Business Requirements
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Active Listening
Organization and Time Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Certification - Information Technology Project Management
University of California - San Diego
07.2021 - 06.2022
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
University of California - San Diego
07.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager
Yardi Systems
04.2018 - Current
Project Liaison
Curvature
04.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
08.2014 - 08.2017