CRYSTAL KNIGHT
Bella Vista,AR
Summary
Project management professional with over 10 years of experience in leading and coordinating projects to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record in operations management, financial support, and resource allocation. Skilled in facilitating stakeholder meetings to develop accurate estimates and financial forecasts. Recognized for enhancing team morale and driving project success through effective collaboration. Results-driven project manager with extensive experience coordinating capital projects across multiple retailers. Known for adaptability and strong organizational skills, facilitating collaboration between internal teams and external partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Development Project Manager
The Fresh Market
Greensboro, NC
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Opened new grocery location on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinated rollout of multiple capital projects across entire chain.
- Oversaw store development projects from site selection to opening.
- Developed streamlined program for new store openings, managing all aspects.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align project phases effectively.
- Facilitated coordination between internal teams and external partners throughout lifecycle.
- Launched quality assurance checkpoints to ensure design compliance with standards.
- Managed project resources and detailed planning for successful outcomes.
Project Manager
Apollo Retail Services
Tampa, FL
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multi-client project and scopes for various retailers including Kroger, Schnucks, Walmart, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Ace Hardware, Staples.
- Coordinate and facilitate communications with executives, management and across teams.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
District Coordinator
Apollo Retail Services
Tampa, FL
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured collaboration, teamwork, and communication throughout District.
Team Lead
Apollo Retail Services / CPM
Tampa, FL
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Led a team of professionals to achieve project milestones, enhancing overall productivity and morale.
- Monitored team performance metrics, providing actionable feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Coordinated training sessions to equip team members with necessary skills and knowledge for success.
Education
AA -
Jones County Community College
Ellisville, MSSkills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Research and analysis
- Project development
- Bid review and estimation
- Performance improvement
- Workflow planning
- OSHA-10 certification
- Smartsheet certification
- Food safety certification
- Microsoft Office certification
- Construction project management software
Certification
Core Product
Timeline
Development Project Manager
The Fresh Market
12.2022 - 12.2025
Project Manager
Apollo Retail Services
07.2017 - 11.2022
District Coordinator
Apollo Retail Services
05.2016 - 07.2017
Team Lead
Apollo Retail Services / CPM
09.2014 - 05.2016
AA -
Jones County Community College