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Danielle Schulz
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Pearce, excelling in project planning and scheduling. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver renewable energy projects on time, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Adept at risk management and fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement initiatives that optimized project outcomes.
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Solar O&M
Pearce Renewables
06.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver renewable energy projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project schedules using advanced project management software to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate project updates and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced project delivery times.
- Managed risk assessments, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies proactively.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure alignment between project goals and technical requirements.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
- Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Streamlined project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- 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.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Business Analyst, Solar Services, Solar O&M
Pearce Renewables
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Developed comprehensive reports to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to track performance metrics and enhance operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior analysts in process documentation and data interpretation techniques.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, reducing turnaround times for project deliverables.
- Evaluated market trends to inform strategic planning and competitive positioning efforts.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.
- Implemented best-practice methodologies that improved overall project delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by identifying areas of improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
- Increased resource efficiency by analyzing detailed business requirements.
- Conducted market research studies to provide valuable insights for strategic planning initiatives.
- Enhanced company-wide decision-making by developing comprehensive reports on key performance indicators.
- Improved data governance with establishment of standardized protocols, ensuring consistency and accuracy across datasets.
- Optimized business operations by designing and introducing efficient workflow processes, which led to smoother project execution.
- Boosted team productivity by introducing agile methodologies, fostering more dynamic and responsive work environment.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, enabling strategic planning and forecasting.
- Led cross-functional teams in development of new customer relationship management system, improving client satisfaction and engagement.
- Streamlined report generation processes, significantly reducing time spent on monthly performance analysis.
- Enhanced data accuracy by implementing rigorous data validation techniques, leading to more reliable business insights.
- Increased revenue opportunities by analyzing sales data and identifying underperforming areas for targeted improvement.
- Drove operational efficiency by automating routine tasks, freeing up staff to focus on more complex issues.
- Improved decision-making with comprehensive risk assessments, identifying potential issues before they impacted projects.
- Increased project visibility by creating comprehensive dashboard for real-time status updates, improving stakeholder communication.
- Collaborated with IT to develop business intelligence tools, enhancing quality of data-driven decision-making.
- Reduced costs through meticulous budget management and cost-benefit analysis for each project phase.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Project tracking
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Document management
- Scope management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project scope
- Budget control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project scope analysis
- Cost control
- Processes and procedures
- Conflict management
- Data analysis
- Team bonding
- Project closure
- Purchasing and procurement
- Productivity improvement
- Agile methodology
- Presentations
- Inventory control
- Performance improvements
- Technical support
- Logistics management
- Budget preparation
- Meeting facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Client rapport
- Customer relations specialist
- Budget administration
- Performance evaluations
- Project regulations
- Forecasting
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction experience
- Contract development
- Business analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Procedure development
- Financial administration
- Requirements gathering
- Expense reports
- Change control processes
- Functional & business requirements
- Project recovery
- Business process re-engineering
- Disaster recovery methodologies
- Task prioritization
- Deliverable tracking
- Progress reporting
- Multi-stakeholder asset management
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager, Solar O&M
Pearce Renewables
06.2023 - Current
Business Analyst, Solar Services, Solar O&M
Pearce Renewables
06.2020 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
University of New Mexico