Gizela Nava
Ventura,CA
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in cross-functional teams. Experienced in fostering team collaborationo and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Steelworks Etc. Inc. & Millworks Etc. Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously consisting of RFI’s, estimating, take-offs, CAD drawing review and redlining, change orders, work orders, progress billing, coordination of product delivery and installation
- Maintain strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Develop custom solutions to design and construction challenges for each project
- Perform periodic jobsite walkthroughs from design phase to installation phase
- Monitor and track work orders through the production cycle from fabrication, galvanization, finish, glazing and painting departments
- Procure material and be knowledgeable of glass varieties, door and window hardware, different wood species and installation materials
- Cultivate professional working relationships with peers and supervisors while developing and maintaining efficient production processes and procedures
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Operations Project Manager
Becker Construction, Inc
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and initiated internal projects, managed costs, and monitored performance; such as digitization,automation and remodeling
- Submitted plans and completed permit application to the city for client projects
- Developed a receiving department from the ground up, eliminating inefficiencies and waste, and increasing profitability
- Re-structured and organized project management and design teams to improve communications and teamwork resulting in higher profits and margins
- Office management: ordering supplies and materials, processing invoices for design and construction projects, managing accounting department, providing one-on-one training, modifying daily workflows and digitizing as many processes as possible
- Property management consisting of 8 commercial tenants and 2 residential tenants; manage leases, collect monthly rents, schedule repairs and maintenance
- Vacation rental management: Airbnb listing, maintenance, and repairs
- Manage commercial fleet: scheduling maintenance and DMV registration renewals
- Formulate data-driven approaches for process improvement initiatives,bottlenecks in processes, and implemented new and improved policies and procedures
- Provide routine reports to executive management with regards to financial health of the company
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Health Center Manager
Clinicas Del Camino Real
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed and developed cross-functional team, consisting of 15 employees including physicians, medical assistants, mental health providers, front desk staff and team supervisors to deliver high quality care to patients
- Monitored daily health center operations such as patient schedule, patient flow issues, daily account charges, bank deposits and inventory of supplies
- Proactively maximized health center productivity
- Coordinated schedules, breaks, reviewed and approved time cards weekly,conducted quarterly and annual performance evaluations
- Performed thorough weekly inspections to identify and resolve potential safety hazards, expired supplies and building improvements
- Generated monthly report to operations management to inform about site's performance with regards to patient access, revenue, collections, and budgeting
- Ensured health center was compliant in accordance with all rules and regulations by performing frequent internal audits and preparing for state-mandated audits
- Served as patient advocate, providing effective solutions to patient concerns
- Provided interpreting services during mental health consultations
- Lead several corporate-wide projects such as launching of patient portal and opening of new health center
Executive Coordinator
Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Coordinated and prepared for various state-mandated audits
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Established strong relationships with external agencies to coordinate health fair events for the community
- Managed executives' time by creating correspondence, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports
- Prepared meeting agendas and carefully monitored all action items
- Tracked and renewed state licenses for 15 health centers
- Analyzed data reports and propose ideas to better serve our patients
- Improved inner office processes by writing and implementing new procedures
Office Administrator
Delta Microwave, Inc
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Maintained accurate invoice, pack list, and shipment records electronically
- Compiled high volume of end-product data reports for clients
- Provided administrative support for Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering departments
- Planned and coordinated company-wide events
- Completed and submitted expense reports, managed departmental projects and created PowerPoint presentations
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
Education
Master's - Project Management
DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, CA12.2020
B.S - Engineering & Industrial Management
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2014
Skills
HARD SKILLS
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Business Operations
- Process Improvement
- Product Management
- MS Office, Procore, Asana, Quickbooks
SOFT SKILLS
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
- Client Relations
- Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Building
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Reduced production costs by identifying bottlenecks and implementing creative solutions
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive shipping and receiving department, resulting in a track record of zero losses and improved operational efficiency
- As a health center manager, increased patient access by 20%
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Steelworks Etc. Inc. & Millworks Etc. Inc
08.2022 - Current
Operations Project Manager
Becker Construction, Inc
03.2021 - 04.2022
Health Center Manager
Clinicas Del Camino Real
10.2017 - 02.2020
Executive Coordinator
Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc
05.2016 - 09.2017
Office Administrator
Delta Microwave, Inc
06.2014 - 04.2016
Master's - Project Management
DeVry University
B.S - Engineering & Industrial Management
University of The Pacific
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