Catherine Progri
Ponte Vedra,FL
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with over 12 years of expertise in successfully driving projects to completion. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and a continuous learning mindset. Skilled in client management, issue resolution, and cost analysis. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise and coordination abilities in challenging projects and dynamic work environments. Adept team player, unafraid of challenges, and willing to learn at any level. Despite a career pause for several years, eager to re-engage and contribute effectively. Will seamlessly integrate into any team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Assistant (Independant Contractor)
Brandologie Design
Ponte Vedra, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
- Provided administrative support to the Owner / Marketing Manager when needed.
President, Board of Directors, Fundraising Chair
Cherry Crest Parent Teacher Association
Bellevue, WA
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed non-profit operations, ensuring adherence to National PTA standards of affiliation and compliance with relevant non-profit regulations. Provided oversight and strategic guidance to fulfill the Association's mission, supporting both the school and the broader community.
- Administered a $350k yearly budget and supervised 30+ school committees, engaging 70+ parent volunteers, with the support of the Board of Directors.
- Led multiple fundraising initiatives and coordinated annual auctions. Established and nurtured relationships with donors, sponsors, and various stakeholders.
Airline IT Project Manager
Amadeus IT Group
Nice, France
04.2007 - 07.2015
- Managed several medium to large-scale Airline IT projects ranging from 60 to 300 MY in size, spanning 1 to 5 years. These projects involved multiple stakeholders across various countries, including internal teams and customers.
- Led the IT development of multiple customer-specific requirements, from initial planning to testing and final delivery. Oversaw scope change management processes to ensure that the impact on overall project deliverables and resources was fully assessed and managed effectively.
- Directed Airline Passenger Booking System migration and implementation projects, overseeing scoping, solution testing, and the migration of live data to the new system within strictly controlled airline operations outage windows. Acted as the single point of contact to integrate customer teams and internal teams' deliveries.
- Developed detailed project plans and timelines for each deliverable, monitored project progress, ensuring that projects stayed on track and within budget.
- Established both internal and customer core teams comprising functional area lead experts to oversee multiple project streams, monitor project status, and address issues promptly.
- Maintained regular communication with stakeholders regarding project objectives, scope changes, timeline updates, resource allocations, and escalation points to steering committees.
Head of Building and Facilities Department
Intercommunity Hospital Bonnet
Frejus-St.Raphael, France
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Coordinated and led a team of 30+ workers responsible for daily hospital maintenance and fire safety, ensuring smooth operations, safety compliance, and adherence to regulations.
- Managed an annual budget of $1M, prioritizing resource allocation to stay within budget constraints. Conducted regular risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies in the face of budget or resource shortages, with direct reporting to the Board of Directors.
- Conducted regular evaluations of operational processes, service providers, and contracts to optimize efficiency and ensure alignment with budget, scheduling, and regulatory standards.
- Served as Program Manager for the Hospital Renovation Program, overseeing a multi-phase, 10+ year project. Maintained open communication channels between Hospital Directors and Architect/Construction companies throughout the construction phases, while ensuring minimal disruption to hospital services in a patient-occupied setting. Implemented risk mitigation strategies to manage potential disruptions effectively.
Trainee Engineer
SAFEGE (SUEZ Consulting)
Nanterre,, France
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Surveyed / collected data points to determine historic floodplain of Marne river and incorporate it in the various Counties Flood Risk Management Plans.
Trainee
Raines, Melton & Carella
San Jose, CA
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Assisted with map creation and updates of the Sewer Master Plan Development for the City of San Jose.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Polytechnic of Milano
Milan, Italy02-2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Centrale Paris
Paris, France06-2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Change Control Management
- Risk and Issue Management
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Procurement Management
- System Implementation
- Procedure Development and Optimization
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Great Team Player
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- PMP Certification - 2011-2016
Timeline
Marketing Assistant (Independant Contractor)
Brandologie Design
03.2023 - Current
President, Board of Directors, Fundraising Chair
Cherry Crest Parent Teacher Association
07.2016 - 06.2019
Airline IT Project Manager
Amadeus IT Group
04.2007 - 07.2015
Head of Building and Facilities Department
Intercommunity Hospital Bonnet
01.2004 - 03.2007
Trainee Engineer
SAFEGE (SUEZ Consulting)
06.2001 - 08.2001
Trainee
Raines, Melton & Carella
06.2001 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Polytechnic of Milano
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ecole Centrale Paris
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