DANIELLE BAUER
Katy,TX
Summary
Focused project manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous projects and operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations to yield high profits and continuous process improvements. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering teams to excel in performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
The Home Depot
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Partnered with key IT stakeholders & team members to build and fully operationalize a mobile application that pave the way for the interconnected retail experience with a $100M run rate in the first two years
- Trained the entire field team utilizing E-Learning modules
- Key note speaker at the Store Managers meeting in Las Vegas
- Organized & tracked operating budgets with senior leadership teams and financial planning
- Negotiated and managed 3rd party contracts related to project deliverables
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, risks, and pertinent project deliverables.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Accountant
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Accounts receivable and payable associate that was integral in closing as well as special projects to help automate systems
- Oversaw two bank mergers while growing a commercial department
- Handled day to day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Completed daily cash functions not limited to payroll, wage allocations, budgeting, posting journal entries, and bank reconciliations
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Property Manager
Morningstar Storage
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Awarded Property Manger of the year for the storage Industry-2009
- Monitored occupancy and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administrative in Finance & Banking and Financial Institutions -
Sam Houston State University
05.2008
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Efficient communication
- MS Office
- Self-motivated
- Planning and coordinating
- Multitasking abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Work flow planning
- Project Planning
- Procedure Development
- Schedule Management
- Logistics Management
- Resource Allocation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Productivity Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Administration
- Vendor Sourcing
- Technical Support
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Cost Control
- Document Management
- Project tracking
- Purchasing and procurement
- Customer relations specialist
- Agile Methodology
- Expense Reports
- Scope Management
- Project scope analysis
- Contract Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Client Relations
- Mergers and acquisitions knowledge
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Forecasting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Customer Relations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project planning and development
- Project Framework Engineering
- Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
- Requirements Gathering
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project scope
- Cost reduction and containment
- Technical understanding
- Business Analysis
- Budget Administration
- Project Scheduling
- Stakeholder Communications
- Meeting facilitation
- Presentations
- Conflict Management
- Startup turnaround strategies
- Advanced problem solving
- Performance Improvements
- Budget Control
- Project regulations
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
- Change Control Processes
- Budget Preparation
- Systems Design Documentation
- Functional & Business Requirements
- SCRUM and AGILE Methodologies
Certification
Executive Facilitator
No Brainer Learning (ILIAD)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Fishing, sports, and painting
Timeline
Project Manager
The Home Depot
01.2016 - 01.2021
Accountant
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 01.2016
Property Manager
Morningstar Storage
08.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Business Administrative in Finance & Banking and Financial Institutions -
Sam Houston State University
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