Christie Wagner
Galt,CA
Summary
Personable professional with experience in construction, interior design and insurance adjusting. Skilled in project management and maintaining customer relations. Excels in completing projects on time and within an established budget. Great ability to adapt and problem solve to deliver quality results. Exudes an energetic, detail oriented and motivated work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER & DESIGN CONSULTANT
Dry Creek Construction
05.2020 - Current
- Led the restoration of residential water and fire losses, from permit phase through final building inspection.
- Formulated budgets based on approved insurance estimates.
- Developed and executed const schedules w/suppliers, vendors, subs and in-house trades to efficiently meet contract deadlines.
- Compiled complete material selection packages within budgetary restraints for client approval and order processing.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and approved project expenses to ensure accuracy and profitability.
- Submitted supplemental requests and change orders as needed.
- Completed site inspections with city/county building dept, fire dept, SMUD, PG&E and third party inspectors.
- Maintained client communication throughout project duration.
- Established accounts with reputable vendors to create a full service design center solely servicing our client base.
- Measured, designed and ordered cabinetry for all projects requiring replacement with custom pre-finished modulars.
- Facilitated Design Center meetings for all project managers to streamline the material selection process for clients.
PROJECT MANAGER
Diamond D Construction, Inc.
11.2012 - 03.2020
- Project development inclusive of client consultations, design, scope, permit, budget, schedule and construction completion.
- Drafted CAD floor plans for design, budget and permit purposes.
- Estimated project per finalized scope and approved plan set.
- Selected, ordered and scheduled finish materials and fixtures.
- Created schedules and maintained communication w/ suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to preserve project deadline.
- Reviewed, processed and analyzed project expenses to adhere to budgetary restraints.
- Completed necessary site inspections with city/county building dept and/or fire dept, SMUD and PG&E.
- Established and maintained steady communication with clientele and correlating representatives.
PROPERTY CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE
Farmers Insurance Group
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Handled homeowner’s claims for property damages caused by fire, wind, hail, water and vandalism.
- Completed site assessment of damages and determined coverage per policy.
- Determined construction scope, completed repair estimate via Xactimate and processed Insured’s payment.
- Coordinated remediation and restoration companies, contractors, engineers, vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained correspondence with Insureds, contractors and agents to ensure repair completion, client satisfaction and claim closure within a timely manner.
OFFICE MANAGER
Pacific Design Group
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Client account manager for commercial and residential projects.
- Worked with designers to streamline proposals, finalize design specs, generate space planning, manage purchase orders, schedule deliveries and complete final installations.
- Regulated showroom inventory.
- Updated resource library, scheduled vendor consultations and assisted with client meetings.
- Managed account receivables and payables.
- Administered company marketing material and strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2007
Skills
- Construction Project Management
- Interior Design Space Planning
- Property Insurance Restoration
- Proficient in 2020 Design Live
- Knowledge of Xactimate Estimating System
- Salesforce Knowledge
- Modular Cabinetry Design
- Time Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative
- Multi-Tasking
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Ramsey EntreLeadership Summit- 2024 (Texas)
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER & DESIGN CONSULTANT
Dry Creek Construction
05.2020 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
Diamond D Construction, Inc.
11.2012 - 03.2020
PROPERTY CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE
Farmers Insurance Group
03.2011 - 10.2012
OFFICE MANAGER
Pacific Design Group
03.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
San Diego State University