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Genea Chavis

Miami Gardens,FL
Genea Chavis

Summary

Seeking a Project Coordinator/Management position with a dynamic corporation/team utilizing energy and skills to develop, motivate, and lead productivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

D'Shin Plumbing LLC
Miami Gardens, FL

Office Coordinator
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
  • Tracked records, filed documents, and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
  • Reconciled account files and produce monthly reports.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Cultivated client and vendor loyalty by proactively reaching out with follow-ups and status updates.
  • Enhanced office staff customer relations strategies to improve interactions and reduce complaints.
  • Organized company meetings and scheduled 12-15 employee teams.
  • Routed correspondence to facilitate timely communication between team members, customers, and vendors.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
  • Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records, and filing all documents.
  • Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements

SheBuilds Construction And Development

Project Coordinator
08.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives, and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Photocopied, distributed, and emailed documents to project managers.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
  • Sent newsletters and bulletins to existing and potential clients.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Lorna's Caribbean & American Grill
Miami Gardens, FL

Restaurant Floor Manager
10.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Senior Project Manager
06.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Interactive Blue (MasTec)

Senior Project Manager
03.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Designed, documented and executed system upgrades and patch management using update manager.
  • Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Led and managed staff of 5 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.

TracFone Wireless, Inc

Senior Project Manager
03.2007 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.

TracFone Wireless, Inc

Project Business Analyst
02.2006 - 10.2007

Job overview

  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
  • Collaborated with teams in product line transition to streamline manufacturing footprint.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.

Education

Florida Memorial University
Opa-locka, FL

No Degree from Business Administration And Management

University Overview

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Product Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Organization
  • Agile Projects
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Planning
  • Team Bonding
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Construction Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Client Relations
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Managing Multiple Projects

Certification

SCRUM Master Accredited (5283451159312)

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Timeline

Office Coordinator
D'Shin Plumbing LLC
09.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
SheBuilds Construction And Development
08.2021 - 08.2022
Restaurant Floor Manager
Lorna's Caribbean & American Grill
10.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Project Manager
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Project Manager
Interactive Blue (MasTec)
03.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Project Manager
TracFone Wireless, Inc
03.2007 - 08.2016
Project Business Analyst
TracFone Wireless, Inc
02.2006 - 10.2007
Florida Memorial University
No Degree from Business Administration And Management
Genea Chavis