Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Deja Cahall

Deja Cahall

Summary

Hardworking and detail-oriented Project Coordinator looking to acquire a challenging position where teamwork can help aid the community and achieve company goals. 2+ years of expertise with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2

Awards

Work History

Project Coordinator Manager

Tetra Tech
10.2021 - Current
  • Train and oversee 25-40 seasoned/new hire Project Coordinator's nationally on various projects.
  • Orchestrated and deployed online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.
  • Generate reports daily and weekly timecard of all Project Coordinator labor hours.
  • Coordinated with various departments to aid in initial project setup.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated project timekeeping systems and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by working with our payroll and finance departments to submit invoices.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.

Regional Project Coordinator

Tetra Tech
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Reviewing resumes, prescreening potential new hires, and sending offer letters to fill Project Coordinator needs.
  • Responsible for onboarding new hires - including processing I9 paperwork using HireRight.
  • Responsible for coordinating new hire training class schedules.
  • Responsible for entering/tracking employee time as appropriate.
  • Audit employee time to ensure multiple record keeping systems match.
  • Utilize electronic software to create, revise and/or maintain payroll reports.
  • Analyzing payroll reports, identifying trends, and communicating administrative information to senior management.
  • Liaised between departments (HR/Payroll) to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.

Planning Administrative Assistant

Tetra Tech
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Worked with the state of California planning team, Butte County, and field staff to assist in Final Sign-Offs upon completion of debris clean-up and health and safety check.
  • Research and analyze information from various sources to identify trends to aid in planning.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Liaised between clients and Tetra Tech business units to maintain effective lines of communication.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Maintained daily reports, managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Lead Cashier

Old Navy
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Processed payments effectively and accurately handled cash, credit, debit and personal check transactions.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked merchandise multiple times during each shift and restocked products when stock ran low.
  • Utilized creativity and persuasive techniques to upsell and cross-sell products to customers.

Law Firm Runner/Receptionist

Holcombe Bomar, PA
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Greeted recipients, answered phone calls and filed court cases.
  • Transported and delivered legal documents, packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Child Advocacy

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
05.2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Staff Retention
  • Project Management
  • Excellent delegation and follow-up
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well in a fast-pace environment
  • Process improvements
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SharePoint
  • Adobe

Certification

Awarded Recognition of Excellence Award within Tetra Tech's TDR unit in 2022


Awarded Employee of the Month at Old Navy in 2018

Timeline

Project Coordinator Manager

Tetra Tech
10.2021 - Current

Regional Project Coordinator

Tetra Tech
11.2019 - 10.2021

Planning Administrative Assistant

Tetra Tech
07.2019 - 11.2019

Lead Cashier

Old Navy
07.2017 - 06.2019

Law Firm Runner/Receptionist

Holcombe Bomar, PA
02.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Child Advocacy

University of South Carolina Upstate
Deja Cahall