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Christina Garcia

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Blair Image Elements
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
  • Successfully recovered projects at risk of failure, implementing turnaround strategies that restored client confidence and secured project objectives.
  • Negotiated conflicts within project teams to ensure smooth project execution and maintain high morale.

Account Manager

Image360 SA
06.2019 - 11.2022
  • Establish and maintain strong work relationships with new and existing clients
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
  • Increased revenue by acquiring new customers and determining needs to offer relevant products
  • Established business by attending networking events, launching special promotions and collaborating with local experts
  • Provided pricing information to customers regarding specific products
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands
  • Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service
  • Fostered close-nit partnerships with customers to uncover and meet specific goals
  • Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms
  • Closed over $375,000 in sales, over a span of 1 year

Project Manager

Comet Signs
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance
  • Process work orders and purchase orders for projects
  • Coordinated scheduling with vendors, general contractors, electricians, customers, property managers
  • Communicate schedule or any changes with clients regularly
  • Estimate & field verify potential Work Orders
  • Provided innovative ideas and work solutions for daily efficiency
  • Sign permit procurement (Historic Permits, COSA permits, CPS/AT&T encroachments, surrounding city permits, submit variance applications, etc.)
  • Perform surveys (measure store fronts, monument signs, windows, doors) for estimating purposes
  • On Site meetings with customers, production crew, general contractors, electricians, etc
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints
  • Managed over 50 calls per day

Project Manager

Aetna Sign Group
San Antonio, TX
02.2014 - 12.2018
  • Project Manager for 2 account executives
  • Provide Account Manager and customers full support
  • Works closely with sales reps., production and installation to coordinate project
  • Process work orders and purchase orders for projects
  • Coordinate scheduling with vendors, general contractors, electricians, customers, property Managers
  • Communicate schedule and schedule changes with clients regularly
  • Survey & estimate potential Work Orders
  • Research and provide innovative ideas and work solutions for daily efficiency
  • Sign permit procurement (Historic Permits, COSA permits, CPS/AT&T encroachments, Surrounding city permits, submit variance applications, etc.)
  • Attend On Site meetings with customers, production crew, general contractors, electricians, Etc. as needed
  • Schedule final sign inspections
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs

Education

High School Diploma -

Jourdanton High School
Jourdanton, TX

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Open and strong communication skills
  • Scheduling
  • Project planning and development
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • National accounts
  • Account development
  • Vendor management
  • Client Development
  • Project Planning
  • Client Relations
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Quality Control
  • KPI Tracking
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Blair Image Elements
11.2022 - Current

Account Manager

Image360 SA
06.2019 - 11.2022

Project Manager

Comet Signs
08.2018 - 10.2021

Project Manager

Aetna Sign Group
02.2014 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Jourdanton High School

Palo Alto College

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