Dedicated and focused Project Manager with experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with an understanding of working in the government space, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager (Remote)
Alltech International
Vienna, VA
07.2022 - Current
Develop, coordinate, and manage project activities and resources to meet objectives.
Build and established strong partnerships with teams and government clients.
Monitor progress of each project to ensure timely deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Provide guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Forecast, schedule and monitor project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Coordinate resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Create project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and manage workflow.
Conduct regular status meetings with internal teams and external clients to track progress against established milestones.
Recruiting Manager/Talent and Development Manager
Alltech International
Vienna, VA
11.2021 - 07.2022
Strong experience in Federal end to end recruitment with excellent communication skills.
Managed the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offer negotiation and onboarding activities.
Developed the recruiting strategy to support organizational and HR initiatives through analysis of key metrics, knowledge of labor market/trends and liaison with other HR functional areas.
Accomplished in building, engaging, managing and developing a team of high performing recruiters in the federal space.
Set team performance goals and metrics, timelines and a formal tracking process to measure and manage progress.
Held monthly reviews with recruiters to assess GAPS and create action plans for improvement.
Developed a training program based on performance data.
Consult with executive board monthly to review results and determine training needs.
Assistant General Manager
Great American Restaurants
Fairfax, VA
10.2017 - 11.2021
Developed and maintained operating processes designed to obtain maximum efficiency while guaranteeing guest satisfaction.
Drove sales-building initiatives resulting in record year(s) for a $10M+ location.
Conducted departmental meetings to communicate effectively with all staff members.
Interviewed, trained, coached, inspired, motivated, and held 80+ employees accountable to company standards ensuring optimal performance.
Responsible for leading the growth and development of all assistant managers.
Wrote efficient schedules to provide ideal departmental performances.
Responsible for impacting results in cost and quality of food, labor, and supplies.
Strong knowledge of the P+L, trend reporting, ordering, inventory and cost control of beverage and restaurant equipment.
Led our team to 16 straight profitable quarters based on P+L forecasts from historical sales data.
Bar Manager
Great American Restaurants
Fairfax, VA
05.2015 - 10.2017
Managed smooth and efficient daily shifts, guaranteeing an exceptional guest and employee experience.
Focused on continuous staff training and development to ensure companies standards were being followed and our team was held accountable to our standards.
Conducted by-weekly inventories to manage and implement cost control measures and maximize sales and revenue.
Monitored and controlled budget for beverage cost.
Restaurant Manager – Host/Food Runner/Service Ops
Great American Restaurants
Fairfax, VA
03.2013 - 05.2015
Recruit, hire, train, retain and develop quality staff.
Supported improvement of restaurant operations at Mike’s American Grill, Coastal Flats, Sweetwater Tavern, Silverado, and Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge.
Responsible for the success and rollout of our reservation system (RESY) by ensuring sales building and outstanding staff and manager training.
Responsible for managing the host, server, and food runner departments. Conducting quarterly reviews, scheduling, and overall performance improvement of all departments.
Ensured compliance of company’s policies and guidelines to provide 100% guest satisfaction.
Provided leadership and training to staff; recognized and motivated members of the team; coached and trained the team for operational success.