Dominique Jackson
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record, enhancing team performance and project delivery through strategic thinking and effective communication. Expert in project planning and problem-solving, consistently achieving goals with adaptability and a focus on critical milestones. Skilled in coaching, ensuring projects exceed stakeholder expectations. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Training
Genesis Logistics
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Negotiated contracts with external partners for services required in achieving specific project goals, safeguarding company interests while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Oversaw all aspects of project management including budgeting, scheduling, monitoring progress, conducting quality reviews and delivering final deliverables within agreed upon timeframes.
- Assessed team competencies and skill sets, allocating resources strategically to maximize overall productivity and achieve project milestones.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and expectations.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content.
- Evaluated vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability to ensure optimal procurement for projects.
- Enhanced team performance through regular feedback, coaching, and targeted training initiatives.
- Leveraged industry best practices in project management methodologies for consistent success across various projects.
- Mitigated risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing contingency plans.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Manager
National Adult Protective Services Association
11.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Project Manager
McDonald's Corporate
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- 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.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and subcontractors for optimal cost savings on materials and services.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex construction challenges.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
Project Manager
AT&T
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and reduced compliance risk through software license audits.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through clear communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.
- Created implementation methodologies to control project costs and meet deadlines.
- Enabled better decision-making with accurate data reporting tools designed specifically for each implementation project''s unique requirements.
- Resolved implementation and operation issues with product manufacturers.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, negotiated contracts, and managed external partners to ensure successful collaboration on projects.
- Mitigated risks by proactively identifying potential issues and developing contingency plans for resolution.
- Ensured seamless integration of new systems with existing infrastructure through diligent testing and validation processes.
- Oversaw implementation lifecycle processes based on organizational needs, regulatory requirements, and customer demand.
- Researched and resolved barriers to successful system functionality, improving support, and issue resolution.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix11-2011
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Planning
- Curriculum Design
- Meeting facilitation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Project Manager
National Adult Protective Services Association
11.2023 - 08.2024
Project Manager, Training
Genesis Logistics
10.2023 - 09.2024
Project Manager
McDonald's Corporate
02.2022 - 12.2022
Project Manager
AT&T
04.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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