Christine Miles
New London,WI
Summary
Accomplished Finance Chair at Faith Community Methodist Church, adept in cross-functional collaboration and financial leadership. Expertise in enhancing stakeholder relationships and optimizing budget allocation. Proven track record in overseeing significant projects, demonstrating exceptional planning and coordination skills. Skilled in capital expenditure planning and operations oversight, with a focus on achieving outstanding results.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Chair
Faith Community Methodist Church
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Enhanced communication between committee members by establishing clear guidelines for discussion and decision-making processes.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion within tight deadlines while ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, promoting collaboration on shared goals and securing vital funding for projects.
- Cultivated a positive committee culture by promoting open communication, recognition of achievements, and constructive feedback.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular audits of programs'' financials, reallocating funds as necessary based on performance metrics or emerging needs.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of work and work processes.
Architectural Sr. Project Manager
UW Oshkosh
05.1988 - 08.2020
- Created comprehensive space plan for the university resulting in the necessary utilization documentation needed to support future capital building project requests.
- Developed comprehensive building renovation scope and budgets for projects requiring funding through the biennial state budget. Projects ranged from $0.5 mil to $48 mil.
- Served as campus liaison between university stakeholders, UW System Capital Planning personnel and State of WI Facilities Administration project managers.
- Represented the campuses interest on capital projects ensuring the project goals were met and long-term maintainability of the building was a high priority.
- Developed design and bidding documents for delegated projects under $500,000 including construction oversight.
- Provided outstanding service to university staff through effective communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Supervised 3 professional design staff.
- Supervised multiple trades contractors, managed workflow and progress to completion on multiple projects at one time.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Selected, bid and purchased furniture for construction projects up to $3 mil per project.
Home Designer
Freelance
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Designed new homes, additions and renovations for a limited number of clients.
- Worked with the clients to identify any special needs and incorporate into the design.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to client for approval.
- Handled the full project from concept through bidding and construction oversight.
- Provided attention to details ensuring the finished project would exceed the clients expectations.
Mechanical Designer
Affiliated Engineers
03.1985 - 04.1988
- Designed multiple HVAC projects for the University of FL Shands Teaching Hospital and the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Projects ranged from OR Physicians Suite to a large-scale kitchen renovation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.
- Used AutoCAD software to create detailed drawings and schematics of HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into final designs.
Architectural Design Assistant
Shepherd, Legan, Aldrian
06.1977 - 03.1985
- Employed as part of a high-school co-op program.
- Followed detailed directions from supervisor to complete blueprinting projects and deliveries around town.
- Advanced to architectural design assistant and print room surpervisor while also attending college.
- Developed marketing materials for building sales centers.
- Completed presentation drawings for meetings with city officials and clients.
- Worked under the supervision of architects on small scale design projects.
- Optimized resource usage by managing print room inventory levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment functionality.
- Developed and maintained project filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI02.1985
Skills
- Annual Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial Leadership
- Budget Planning
- Planning and coordination
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Operations Oversight
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Timeline
Finance Chair
Faith Community Methodist Church
01.2019 - 11.2021
Home Designer
Freelance
01.1992 - 01.2002
Architectural Sr. Project Manager
UW Oshkosh
05.1988 - 08.2020
Mechanical Designer
Affiliated Engineers
03.1985 - 04.1988
Architectural Design Assistant
Shepherd, Legan, Aldrian
06.1977 - 03.1985
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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