Danielle Guel
Hazel Crest,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mep Project Management
Ancillary Service Professionals
07.2012 - 12.2022
- Owned and managed pressure washing business
- Trained and hired employees
- Created business plans, arranged financing, hired staff, reviewed sales, developed marketing strategies, supervised daily activities, managed payroll, finances, and taxes
- Labor- painting, staining, pressure washing, leveling pavers and all stones, sand replacement
- Run day to day operations both in the field as well as office side of things
- Facilitated HR operations, business policies and procedures, safety
- Remote contact as well as in person contact with clients
- Followed strict procedures for covid
- Marketing
- Dispatch- logistics/transportation mostly dealing with getting cargo from either job to job, warehouse to warehouse and vice Versa.
- Reduced overall project costs by implementing effective budgeting and cost management strategies.
- Delivered high-quality MEP systems by enforcing strict quality control measures during construction.
- Optimized energy efficiency in building designs with the integration of sustainable technologies.
- Developed comprehensive risk assessments, mitigating potential issues during project execution.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to successful project completions, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Streamlined vendor selection process, securing high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Managed stakeholder relationships effectively, ensuring clear communication and expectation alignment.
- Improved team productivity by implementing robust performance tracking and evaluation methods.
- Coordinated seamless handovers of completed projects to facility management teams for efficient post-construction operations.
- Championed safety protocols throughout all stages of the project, minimizing accidents on site.
- Secured repeat business from satisfied clients through consistent delivery of outstanding results within timeframes and budgets.
- Oversaw contract negotiations with subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms for all parties involved.
- Utilized advanced software tools for accurate design documentation and streamlined project management processes.
- Facilitated regular progress meetings with stakeholders, providing transparent updates on milestones achieved and upcoming tasks.
- Conducted thorough feasibility studies prior to initiating projects, identifying any potential roadblocks or challenges early on in the process.
- Mentored junior engineers on the team, fostering professional growth and skill development within the organization.
- Implemented innovative problem-solving techniques to address unforeseen challenges during construction phase.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with local regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards throughout the duration of each project.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication and coordination between teams.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through diligent scheduling and resource allocation.
Professional Painter
Construction Concepts of Illinois
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Dry wall hanging, taping and mudding, patching, painting, staining, etc
Owner/Operator
Beakon house
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Beacon House was a sober living home for women; with behavior health as well as addictions
- I ran day to day operations which included guidance to all clients, intake, assessments, referrals, marketing, overall working with clients to set them up for their future.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Facilitated open communication channels among staff members, promoting teamwork for enhanced performance.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
Skills
- Food preparation and service
- Housekeeping and knowledge of sanitation practices
- Business and money management
- Use of heavy machinery, using carpentry tools, and can lift 50 lbs
- Payroll management
- Human resources management
- Recruiting
- Painting
- Performance management
- Benefits administration
- Personal assistant experience (10 years)
- Assistant manager experience (10 years)
- Operating systems
- Employee relations
- ADP
- Calendar management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Google Suite
- Office manager experience
- Communication skills
- Human resources
- Sales (10 years)
- IOS
- Customer service
- Mac OS
- Salesforce
- Financial management
- Commercial construction
- QuickBooks
- Typing
- Process improvement
- Commercial cleaning
- Supervising experience
- Accounting software
- Project management
- Construction estimating
- Property management
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
- E-commerce
- Purchasing
- Budgeting
- Inside sales
- Quality control
- Warehouse management
- Customer acquisition
- Documentation review
- LAN
- Remote access software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dispatching
- Negotiation
- Computer skills
- Travel planning
- Accounting
- Conflict management
- Research
- Market research
- Account reconciliation
- Technical accounting
- Technical Support
- User Interface (UI)
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Windows
- Active Directory
- Employee Orientation
- Help Desk
- Computer Networking
- Clerical experience
- Marketing
- Crisis management
- DNS
- Email marketing
- Hospitality
- Fraud
- Medical terminology
- SharePoint
- Telecommunication
- Operations management
- Customer support
- Jira
- Financial services
- Software troubleshooting
- Social media management
- Time management
- Workday
- FTP
- Telephony
- NetSuite
- Filing
- Hootsuite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Bookkeeping
- POS
- HRIS
- Oracle
- Banking
- Analytics
- Analysis skills
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Linux
- VPN
- WAN
- TCP/IP
- System Administration
- SQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Data management
- Continuous improvement
- Data analytics
- Yardi
- ATS
- Microsoft Exchange
- Network Firewalls
- Network Administration
- Network Support
- VoIP
- Visio
- ServiceNow
- DHCP
- EDI
- Databases
- SFTP
- Production planning
- ERP systems
- Windows Remote Desktop (8 years)
- Electrical Systems
- Documentation Control
- Cost Control
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction management
- Scheduling and Planning
- Change order management
- Commissioning Management
- Budgeting and Estimating
- Operations Oversight
- Project Planning
- Project Estimation
- Walk-Down Coordination
- OSHA Compliance
- Budget Administration
- Project Close-Out
- Equipment Operation
- Labor Management
- Emergency Response
- Submittals Coordination
- Environmental Compliance
- Codes Compliance
- Cost Tracking
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Employee Training
- Supply Requisition
- Estimating
- Requirements Anticipation
- Schedule Management
- Production Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Site Management
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Measurements and Calculations
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Labor Requirements Determination
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Administrative Oversight
- Safety Compliance
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Oracle Primavera
- Reliability
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Excellent Communication
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Decision-Making
- Inspection principles
- Time Management
- Permit and License Procurement
- Blueprint Updating and Distribution
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Assessments
- Inside sales, Proficient, 03/01/22, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 01/01/23, Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 06/01/22, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Work motivation, Proficient, 07/01/21, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- HR: Compensation & benefits, Proficient, 10/01/22, Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
- Scheduling, Proficient, 03/01/22, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 11/01/21, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Office manager, Proficient, 02/01/22, Scheduling and budgeting
- Sales skills, Proficient, 03/01/22, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 10/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Recruiting, Proficient, 06/01/22, Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 11/01/21, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 02/01/22, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Basic computer skills, Proficient, 03/01/22, Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, 10/01/22, Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 12/01/22, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
License Expiration Date
11/01/22
Additional Information - References
- Joshua Kratovil, (708)571-9932
- Tim Fitz, 708-408-8116, President IBEW Local 134
Personal Information
Relocation: Anywhere
Timeline
Professional Painter
Construction Concepts of Illinois
07.2021 - 10.2021
Mep Project Management
Ancillary Service Professionals
07.2012 - 12.2022
Owner/Operator
Beakon house
03.2012 - 08.2016