Christa Riccardi
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Administrative Manager with expertise in strategic planning and resource allocation. Led cross-functional teams and managed multi-billion dollar contracts while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management and conflict resolution, delivering successful project outcomes through performance tracking and risk analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
New York, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Direct Hagerty project management for NYC OMB disaster recovery initiative.
- Led project planning and execution for diverse client initiatives.
- Developed project timelines and managed resource allocation effectively.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and collaboration.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies proactively.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Administrative Manager
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
New York, USA
02.2013 - 02.2024
- Managed budget analysis, projections, and served as contract manager for ~$100 million in Hagerty contracts.
- Led administration for 75-150 Hagerty consultants in NYC, ensuring efficient operations and support.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, performance management, training, and mentoring.
- Managed administrative support functions and coordinated temporary staff to meet project needs.
- Directed onboarding for project staff, facilitating seamless transitions and integration into teams.
- Tracked project hours and overtime; approved timesheets and expense reports.
- Coordinated workstation assignments, ID cards, and logins for new hires.
- Addressed employee relations issues in collaboration with HR, legal teams, and business managers.
Executive Assistant
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
New York, USA
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Maintained complex executive calendars, itineraries, and personal agendas to ensure timely scheduling.
- Managed implementation of executive administrative support for president, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics for conference calls and meetings, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
- Researched and arranged travel accommodations, including hotels, flights, and ground transportation.
- Created materials such as letters, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets; performed proofreading and editing tasks.
- Assisted in proposal development through narrative writing, document formatting, and graphic creation to strengthen submissions.
- Collaborated with senior management to initiate projects and assist with various operational processes.
- Maintained accurate office files and updated spreadsheets to streamline executive support and improve team effectiveness.
Market Manager / Executive Assistant
Consumer Source, Inc.
Lombard, USA
11.2006 - 06.2010
- Reported directly to, and served as support for, the Market Director (Publisher).
- Planned events, summits, and trade-show opportunities, enhancing association engagement and visibility throughout the year.
- Managed hiring process and administration of support staff, ensuring effective team operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to ensure smooth operations.
- In charge of contract preparation, budget analysis, human resources, accounts payable and website accuracy for the Chicago market.
- Executed bookkeeping for market office, managing collections, credits, and payments to maintain financial accuracy.
- Wrote, edited and formatted documents including memos and reports for our company, market and our affiliation with the apartment industry.
- Researched and maintained a working database of prospects for the market.
- Executed extensive travel nationwide in the provision of 24/7 assistance and support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-1999
Skills
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Budget management
- Risk analysis
- Strategic planning
- Planning and scheduling
- Performance tracking
- Progress reporting
- Contract management
- Team coordination
- Employee training
- Team collaboration platform
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Project Manager
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Administrative Manager
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
02.2013 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant
Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
06.2010 - 02.2013
Market Manager / Executive Assistant
Consumer Source, Inc.
11.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Syracuse University