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Donna Hall

North Las Vegas

Summary

Results driven Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex, multi-site projects in industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments. Skilled in end-to-end project lifecycle management, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget while ensuring compliance with safety, problem solving, quality, and regulatory standards. Experienced in cross functional team leadership

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Solutions Project Manager

Freedom Forever
05.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute project plans and deliverables on time.
  • Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed stakeholder communications to keep all parties informed and engaged throughout projects.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced project efficiency and reduced delays.
  • Lead end-to-end project delivery for solution-based initiatives, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support
  • Collaborate and manage a 3rd party sales team to understand objectives, translate needs into project requirements, and define success criteria
  • Partner with engineering and technical teams to plan, scope, and implement scalable solutions
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans
  • Manage project scope, timeline, dependencies, and resources across multiple workstreams
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate when necessary
  • Facilitate project governance, status reporting, and stakeholder updates
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards, functional requirements, and customer expectations
  • Coordinate testing, user acceptance, change management, and go-live activities
  • Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and optimizing delivery processes

Lead Electrical Project Manager

Tesla Inc.
11.2020 - 04.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Developed and managed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for electrical installations.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in project execution and reduce downtime.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and optimize design solutions.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential challenges and establish mitigation strategies.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to communicate project progress, addressing concerns and aligning expectations.
  • Analyzed performance data to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented safety protocols and guidelines, significantly reducing on-site accidents and injuries.
  • Administered project closeout processes, including final inspections, punch-list resolutions, and onsite client walkthroughs to ensure a successful handover.
  • Mentored junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on best practices for efficient execution of tasks while upholding safety standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination throughout each project phase.
  • Optimized resource allocation through meticulous planning and prioritization of tasks, leading to increased project profitability.
  • Established performance metrics for team members that promoted accountability and encouraged continuous improvement in their work output.


Regional Operations Manager

Tesla Inc.
04.2018 - 11.2022
  • Led multiple teams including Project Specialist, document processing, utility team, permitting and inspections. While working along side the internal install teams, and sub contractors.
  • Directed regional operations management for utility scale solar energy projects, overseeing end-to-end execution including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and performance optimization.
  • Led multi-site operations across a regional footprint, ensuring standardized processes, operational excellence, and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
  • Drove operational excellence initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies, improving productivity, asset uptime, and service delivery performance.
  • Managed EHS compliance across all regional sites, implementing safety programs, risk assessments, and corrective actions aligned with ISO and global safety standards.
  • Owned regional P&L responsibility, operational budgets, cost controls, and productivity improvements, delivering measurable cost reductions and margin improvements.
  • Implemented KPI frameworks to monitor operational performance, including availability, uptime, response time, cost per MW, and O&M efficiency.
  • Collaborated with engineering, supply chain, procurement, and project management teams to align capacity planning, materials availability, and execution schedules.
  • Led digitalization initiatives including remote monitoring, data analytics, and performance dashboards to enhance asset visibility and data-driven decision-making.
  • Utilized ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) for operational planning, inventory management, vendor coordination, and performance reporting.
  • Led and developed regional operations teams, including site managers, technicians, and contractors, in a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented CAPA to resolve operational, quality, and performance issues across solar assets.
  • Supported strategic growth initiatives, including scaling operations for new site rollouts, capacity expansion, and regional market entry.
  • Ensured alignment with sustainability, decarbonization, and energy transition goals, supporting reliable and efficient renewable energy generation.

Problem Solver, Process Specialist

Amazon
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Investigate and resolve inventory, system, and process exceptions within the returns workflow.
  • Identify and correct discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
  • Support daily operations by removing blockers that impact productivity and quality.

Personnel Manager

WalMart Stores Inc.
03.1997 - 02.2006

The Regional Personnel Manager at Walmart is responsible for leading and executing human resources strategies across multiple locations within a designated region. This role ensures consistent application of Walmart’s people policies, compliance with labor laws, talent management, workforce planning, and associate engagement while supporting operational excellence and business objectives.

Education

GED -

Inland Career Education Center
San Bernardino, CA

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
09-2013

Timeline

Solutions Project Manager

Freedom Forever
05.2024 - Current

Lead Electrical Project Manager

Tesla Inc.
11.2020 - 04.2024

Regional Operations Manager

Tesla Inc.
04.2018 - 11.2022

Problem Solver, Process Specialist

Amazon
02.2016 - 04.2018

Personnel Manager

WalMart Stores Inc.
03.1997 - 02.2006

GED -

Inland Career Education Center

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Riverside City College
Donna Hall