Elizabeth Balish
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Akima
Washington,DC, DC
06.2020 - Current
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Project Manager
Guidehouse LLP./Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, DC
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
Project Manager
BCS Inc./ US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington, DC
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
Project Manager
Mark Anderson /Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, DC
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Project Manager
Dos Logistics Inc./ U.S. Customs and Border Patro
Washington, DC
09.2010 - 04.2016
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
Design Project Coordinator
AECOM/Pentagon Renovation Program (PENREN)
Arlington, VA
11.2007 - 09.2010
- Gathered feedback from stakeholders to ensure that all requirements were met for successful completion of projects.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing the results of completed design projects.
- Coordinated design projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Developed project plans outlining timelines, deliverables, resources, and budget requirements.
- Monitored progress of projects and reported status updates to management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Marymount University
Arlington, VASkills
- Document Management
- Financial Administration
- Project Management
- Logistics Management
- Customer Relations Specialist
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Client Relations
- Quality Assurance and Control
Certification
- Top Secret Clearance
- LEED AP Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
- CPR Certfied
Timeline
Project Manager
Akima
06.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Guidehouse LLP./Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2019 - 03.2020
Project Manager
BCS Inc./ US Citizenship and Immigration Services
11.2017 - 07.2019
Project Manager
Mark Anderson /Federal Bureau of Investigation
04.2016 - 08.2017
Project Manager
Dos Logistics Inc./ U.S. Customs and Border Patro
09.2010 - 04.2016
Design Project Coordinator
AECOM/Pentagon Renovation Program (PENREN)
11.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Marymount University
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