CELIA MAGEN JAMES
Fort Riley,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Coordinator with 10+ years of experience managing complex operations, schedules, teams, and budgets in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to coordinate multiple work-streams, track deliverables, communicate across stakeholders, and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Highly organized, proactive, and well-suited for remote collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Skyway Entertainment – Hangar 6 & The Local Fix
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Coordinated simultaneous operational projects including staffing changes, menu rollouts, system updates, and process improvements while maintaining daily service delivery.
- Built and maintained project schedules, ensuring deadlines were met across multiple teams and vendors.
- Monitored budgets and expenses, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Communicated project status, risks, and updates to ownership and senior leadership.
- Led onboarding and training initiatives, coordinating timelines, resources, and performance tracking.
- Standardized workflows and documentation, improving consistency and reducing operational issues.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and optimal guest experiences.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Training and Operations Lead
Skyway Entertainment- Rexall and The Local Fix
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure stock availability and minimize waste.
- Trained team members on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time and increased productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing special projects, aligning goals with operational objectives.
General Manager
Amazing Love Catering
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated event-based projects from planning through execution, managing logistics, staffing, vendor timelines, and service delivery.
- Served as the primary point of contact between clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
- Identified process gaps and implemented improvements to reduce errors and last-minute changes.
Lead Server Trainer
Cotton Patch Café
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinated training schedules and onboarding activities for new hires.
- Tracked training progress and performance metrics, reporting outcomes to management.
- Collaborated with leadership to roll out operational changes and new procedures.
Lead Server Trainer / Operations Support
Tejas Rodeo Steakhouse & Saloon | Gruene River Grill
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Details available upon request
Education
English Language And Literature, Biology, Theatre
The University of Texas
San Antonio, TXHorticultural Science
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Team Communication
- Timeline & Deliverables Tracking
- Process Improvement
- Budget Monitoring & Cost Control
- Risk Identification & Issue Resolution
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Reporting & Documentation
- Tools: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Excel (intermediate)
Affiliations
Alamo City Actors Guild
Texas Restaurant Association
American Culinary Federation
Women's Food Service Forum
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Certificate in Horticulture-Landscape Architecture and Floral Design
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
General Manager
Skyway Entertainment – Hangar 6 & The Local Fix
03.2021 - 05.2025
Training and Operations Lead
Skyway Entertainment- Rexall and The Local Fix
01.2020 - 03.2021
General Manager
Amazing Love Catering
02.2017 - 01.2020
Lead Server Trainer
Cotton Patch Café
04.2016 - 05.2017
Lead Server Trainer / Operations Support
Tejas Rodeo Steakhouse & Saloon | Gruene River Grill
02.2012 - 04.2016
English Language And Literature, Biology, Theatre
The University of Texas
Horticultural Science
Lee College