Eva Charles
Project Manager
Newark,NJ
Summary
Summary: An intelligent, personable and dependable professional that isadept at producing stellar results both independently and as a team player. A consummate professional with over 15 years of Administration, Support, Human Resources, Facility operations and Project Management experience. A creative and meticulous ace, who produces quality results by utilizing skill, accuracy, discretion and diplomacy in the execution of all duties in order to meet and exceed organizational goals. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 15 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manger
City of New Parks & Recreation
New York, NY
06.2018 - Current
- O verse the creation of projects from the initiation phase to the closing phase
- Ensure the retention of high level documentations at all stages of the project
- Identify the need of projects that would bring value and efficiency
- Identify the benefits of projects to stakeholders by highlighting the costs and benefits that would make the department run more successfully
- Initiate meetings with different department heads and create teams
- Ensure that deadlines are adhered to
- Provide assistance when issues like deadlines or budget constraints between team members arise
- Monitor, update and communicate with stakeholders and team members regarding project status
- Generate reports as needed
- Hosts update meetings as needed
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Project Development Coordinator/Personnel Analyst
City of New York Parks & Recreation
New York, NY
09.2009 - 06.2018
- Background Unit
- Nder direction of the Director of Personnel and the Supervisor of Background Unit, conduct complete background investigations according to department policies and procedural requirements on 7,000 new hires per year
- Confer with Director of Personnel and/or Supervisor of Background Unit to determine applicant suitability for employment
- Responsible for the coordination and analyzation of results of confidential background investigations and the review of applicants under consideration for hire by the Department
- Reconcile applicants’ declaration on personal history statement forms against information provided by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigations
- Prepare termination and outcome letters; maintain database to reflect up-to-date information
- Analyze investigation results to reach logical and objective conclusions
- Answer applicant questions regarding employment decisions
- Fingerprint applicants for employment processing
- Serve as a liaison with DCAS, HRA, Parks Advocate and borough personnel.
Personnel Analyst
City of New York Parks & Recreation
New York, NY
06.2004 - 05.2009
- Promoted career growth opportunities at Parks & Recreation to internal, city and external candidates
- Ensured that posting and interview procedures were followed
- Coordinated interview process with agency Chiefs, Directors, Managers and EEO Officer to ensure compliance of recruitment policies
- Trained staff and prospective panel members on interview procedures
- Supervised the preparation of recruitment documentation, tracking forms and application packets
- Oversaw the development of postings and advertisements as well as other forms of external recruitment
- Reviewed candidate qualifications to determine employment eligibility
- Researched and disseminated sensitive and confidential information pertaining to employee disciplinary history
- Coordinated, scheduled and prepared interviews
- Lead panel interviews
- Created and designed response literature for posting applicants
- Summarized and calculated interview results to determine overall rating score
- Served as liaison for Budget office and other Agency divisions
- Modified existing Access database to improve accessibility and streamline data entry procedures
- Assisted and responded to in-person and telephone inquiries regarding employment
- Maintained records, databases and compiled reports
- Utilized Payroll Management System (PMS) to collect, research and analyze employee data
Program Analyst
Homeless
10.2002 - 06.2004
- Maintained and updated databases, handled citywide purchasing requests, orders and distribution
- Compiled data and generated weekly, bi-weekly and monthly production reports
- Interacted with Borough Coordinators and Counselors to update staff totals
- Served as a liaison for Dress for Success, Department of, Services, Community Voicemail and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
- Prepared and updated participants’ resumes
- Created bi-weekly newsletter and forwarded to various Parks personnel including Deputy Commissioner.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
include: Human Resources Management, Principles of Management, Management Practices; Selection and Placement, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure - undefined
Skills
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Certification
Certified [Foundations of Project Management], [Google] - [January, 2022]
Google Certification: Foundations of Project Management
With the course I have been able to: Define project management and describe what constitutes a project. - Explore project management roles and responsibilities across a variety of industries. - Detail the core skills that help a project manager be successful. - Describe the life cycle of a project and explain the significance of each phase. - Compare different program management methodologies and approaches and determine which is most effective for a given project. - Define organizational structure and culture and explain how it impacts project management. - Define change management and describe the role of the project manager in the process.
Timeline
Certified [Foundations of Project Management], [Google] - [January, 2022]
01-2022
Project Manger
City of New Parks & Recreation
06.2018 - Current
Project Development Coordinator/Personnel Analyst
City of New York Parks & Recreation
09.2009 - 06.2018
Personnel Analyst
City of New York Parks & Recreation
06.2004 - 05.2009
Program Analyst
Homeless
10.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College