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Chris Huerta

Summary

Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Project Manager

Yardzen
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Led team of landscape designers to design projects and move into implementation phase.
  • Improved overall efficiency by implementing standardized processes for project initiation, execution, and closure.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping and seamless communication between all stakeholders.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality results that met or exceeded client expectations, leading to increased referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Demonstrated success leveraging data, analytical and communication skills.
  • Provided ongoing education and training to team members, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in client development.
  • Participated in regular training sessions, keeping abreast of industry developments and best practices to ensure optimum service delivery to clients.
  • Contributed to the development of customized client reports, showcasing valuable insights on portfolio performance metrics and risk profiles.

Merchandising Operations & Customer Success Manager

Modsy
02.2017 - 04.2021
  • Established strong relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Collaborated with sales team to ensure seamless handoffs, resulting in smoother customer transitions.
  • Managed team of 18 purchasing agents and designers ensuring productivity and accuracy goals are met.
  • Developed training guides and timeline to onboard agents quickly and ensure successful team integration.
  • Implemented efficiencies in damaged/defective product decreasing revenue loss by 33%.
  • Identified product sub-category and customer insight trends to make informed business recommendations across digital, physical and product development.
  • Extracted and analyze data, identify customer themes and synthesize information into digestible formats.

Project Manager

CHJ Designs
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Established commercial and residential interior design firm through marketing and client referrals while managing complete business operations including financials, operations, and online presence.
  • Reviewed bid proposals, negotiated on behalf of homeowners with architects and contractors.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Maintained meticulous digital and physical library of 'to-the-trade' vendors and retailer products.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

California State University of Fresno
Fresno, CA

Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Process optimization
  • Technical understanding
  • Budgeting and Planning
  • KPI Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Client Relationship Building

Timeline

Design Project Manager

Yardzen
04.2021 - 04.2024

Merchandising Operations & Customer Success Manager

Modsy
02.2017 - 04.2021

Project Manager

CHJ Designs
01.2010 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance

California State University of Fresno
Chris Huerta