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Cheryl Shepherd

Laurel Springs,NC

Summary

Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Talented Project Coordinator focused on promoting team adaptability and cohesion. Meticulous attention to detail and successful track record of accomplishing projects on time and within budget constraints. Knowledgeable about planning and executing Interior and Exterior projects. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

IST Complex Project Coordinator

Lowe’s Companies Inc.
Wilkesboro, Remote, NC
04.2014 - Current
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • 'Managed over 50 customer calls per day.' "Increased sales by 10%".

Tax Preparer

H&R Block
North Wilkesboro, NC
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
  • Prepared US, multistate, and international tax returns for business clients.
  • Liaised with accountants to confirm accuracy of client tax returns.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
  • Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
  • 'Managed over 50 customer calls per day.' "Increased sales by 10%".

Education

No Degree -

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC

No Degree -

The University of Arizona Gobal Campus
Arizona City, AZ

High School Diploma -

Alleghany High School
Sparta, NC
05.1980

Skills

  • Hardware and Software Installation Program Management
  • Team Coordination
  • Schedule Management
  • Product Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Project Organization
  • Subcontractor Oversight
  • Remote Team Management
  • Project Facilitation
  • Negotiation
  • Virtualization
  • Research
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Team Meetings
  • Status Updates
  • Quality Assurance
  • Volunteer Management
  • Assignment and Project Coordination
  • Project Commissioning
  • Project Recordkeeping
  • Training and Development
  • Complex statistical analysis

Timeline

IST Complex Project Coordinator

Lowe’s Companies Inc.
04.2014 - Current

Tax Preparer

H&R Block
01.2013 - 04.2014

No Degree -

Wilkes Community College

No Degree -

The University of Arizona Gobal Campus

High School Diploma -

Alleghany High School
Cheryl Shepherd