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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Desiree Williams

Forney,TX
Desiree Williams

Summary

Expertise in T.I. Projects for residential, hospitality, casino, restaurant and retail industries. Experienced in value engineering projects, confidently collaborating with executive teams, engineers, architects, inspectors, vendors and contractors. Capable of grasping complicated projects and completing projects within budget and on time. Experienced with directing construction teams and procurement. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Progress Residential

Regional Inspection Manager
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained regulatory compliance with thorough documentation of inspection results.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address inspection findings and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinated closely with quality control teams to improve overall product quality through detailed inspections.
  • Advised management on strategies for reducing risk exposure based on insights gained from thorough inspections.
  • Enhanced communication between inspectors and stakeholders through effective reporting systems.
  • Managed inspection team, providing guidance and training for optimal performance.
  • Continuously improved team skills by organizing training sessions on relevant topics such as safety regulations or industry trends.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the department, driving initiatives that led to increased efficiency in daily operations.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures within the department.
  • Reduced inspection errors, leading to increased safety and higher quality standards.
  • Evaluated inspector performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Shawmut Design And Construction

Assistant Project Manager
09.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing compliance with safety standards, protocols, and regulations at all times.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.

MARSHALL RETAIL GROUP

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
05.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
  • Assisted in the change order process by reviewing requests for changes to specifications or budgetary allowances before submitting them for approval.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

THE MIRAGE/MGM RESORT INTL

PROJECT MANAGER
08.2013 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution. Oversaw $5M ADA upgrades and designed new ADA rooms throughout property.

ECO CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT MANAGER
03.2010 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • 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.
  • 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. Ran projects for the City of Las Vegas to enhance properties for people with disabilities.
  • Managed LEED projects from procurement to commission. Received training and licensed for sustainability.

AMAZON MASONRY

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
07.2008 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

MARS RESTORATIONS

PROJECT MANAGER
12.2006 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.

Education

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

No Degree from Organizational Leadership
2014

University Overview

  • Ranked in Top 90% of class

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

A.A.S.
01.2006

University Overview

Building Technology-building inspector emphasis with a 3.62 GPA.

  • Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
  • Dean's List Spring 2006

Skills

  • CADD & Design
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Inspection Techniques
  • Technical knowledge
  • Documentation Review
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency

Accomplishments

  • COMMERCIAL ADA REMEDIATIONS
  • Completed a three year $5.1 million ADA remediation's successfully
  • Completed a 41 rooms ADA remediation spending $2.1 million
  • Effectively VE the entire projects saving almost $5 million
  • RESIDENTIAL ADA REMEDIATIONS
  • Completed $250,000 ADA modifications to (25) existing homes for the Southern Nevada Housing Authority to accommodate families with disabilities.
  • SUSTAINABILITY UPGRADES - Completed a two year $300,000 sustainability upgrade remediation's project to existing homes for the Southern Nevada Housing Authority under the Federal Housing Act.

References

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Regional Inspection Manager

Progress Residential
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

Shawmut Design And Construction
09.2017 - 04.2020

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

MARSHALL RETAIL GROUP
05.2016 - 11.2016

PROJECT MANAGER

THE MIRAGE/MGM RESORT INTL
08.2013 - 04.2016

PROJECT MANAGER

ECO CONSTRUCTION
03.2010 - 04.2011

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

AMAZON MASONRY
07.2008 - 09.2009

PROJECT MANAGER

MARS RESTORATIONS
12.2006 - 06.2008

College of Southern Nevada

No Degree from Organizational Leadership

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

A.A.S.
Desiree Williams