CATHERINE A. BECKER
Wentzville,USA
Summary
Expert in project lifecycle management with a focus on comprehensive oversight from inception to completion. Skilled in building strong stakeholder relationships and conducting detailed data analysis to implement operational efficiencies. Proven track record in coordinating resources and ensuring adherence to established processes, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Project Manager
ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY
O’Fallon, USA
07.2015 - Current
- Manage complex projects and initiatives through the full lifecycle, serving as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, vendors, contractors, and external partners
- Manage projects valued at up to $20M USD and encompassing up to 80,000 square feet across the United States, Canada, and Brazil
- Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, IT, facilities, marketing & communications, finance, senior leadership, and external service providers to facilitate collaboration and project success
- Led regular project performance discussions, communicated project status and trends, identified risks and issues, and escalated concerns.
- Analyze project data, budgets, schedules, vendor performance, operational requirements, and other reporting to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention
- Maintain accountability for project scope, schedules, budgets, documentation, deliverables, risks, and adherence to established processes
- Coordinated internal and external resources to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent execution of project deliverables
- Conduct RFPs and coordinate the evaluation, selection, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of external contractors and service providers
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate business requirements, current capacity, projected three-to-five-year growth, and site-specific needs and translate findings into actionable plans
- Prepared reports, presentations, and business updates for senior leadership, enhancing performance management and informing business decision-making
- Created and implemented new global workplace design standards
- Finalized contracts after thorough assessment and evaluation
- Reviewed and analyzed contract terms to identify potential risks
- Collaborated with stakeholders to negotiate favorable contract conditions
Facilities Site Manager
THE MILLENNIUM GROUP
O’Fallon, USA
10.2008 - 07.2015
- Managed day-to-day site operations while maintaining strong relationships and effective communication across multiple departments and organizational levels
- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, management, operations teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders, providing ongoing account and operational support.
- Facilitated discussions with clients, operations teams, and senior leadership to review performance, address concerns, and develop actionable solutions
- Coordinated office restacks, relocations, and operational projects, ensuring seamless planning and execution
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and process improvements, enhancing efficiency and streamlining business operations
- Worked independently to prioritize competing demands, resolve issues, and escalate matters requiring management attention
Operations Manager
Toys"R"Us
, MO
2007 - 2008
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Oversaw customer service initiatives to improve shopper experience.
- Supervised team performance and provided training for new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Emphasis in Marketing, Architectural Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
ColumbiaSkills
- Project oversight
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Performance management
- Data analysis & Budget Planning
- Audit coordination
- Create global relationships
- Emerging Technology Integration
- Operational efficiency
- Internal project management
- Issue and Escalation Management
- Prioritization and Task Handling
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Independent Problem Solving
- Self-directed Work Ability
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Senior Global Project Manager
ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY
07.2015 - Current
Facilities Site Manager
THE MILLENNIUM GROUP
10.2008 - 07.2015
Operations Manager
Toys"R"Us
2007 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Emphasis in Marketing, Architectural Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI