Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Notable Projects
Professional References
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Heather Wantland

Pass Christian,MS

Summary

Strategic liaison eager to apply project management skills to help organization achieve objectives. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and familiar with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements. Articulate with excellent written communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracts Administrator

Eley Guild Hardy Architects, PA
04.2019 - Current
  • Initiated contract and construction documents and addressed necessary adjustments.
  • Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely construction documentation sign-off.
  • Submitted Ads for Bidding and created Bid Tabulations.
  • Tracked 50+ project's milestones at any given time and updated shareholders to facilitate project progress, from start of project to project end.
  • Liaised with Principals, Clients, Contractors, Construction Administrators, and Consultants throughout bidding and construction phases of projects.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, contract modification and billing.
  • Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems; maintained database of project
  • Implemented improvements to contract generation process to increase efficiency.

Owner/Operator

Wantland Properties, LLC
05.2013 - 03.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Developed and deployed marketing collateral to promote properties and drive sales.
  • Processed contracts and paperwork in accordance with state and federal laws.
  • Assisted clients in home staging and overall preparation for real estate sales process.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate property listings, sales contracts and closing documents.
  • Founded and operated "Sweet Grass Real Estate Photography & Staging" as a division of Wantland Properties.

Managing Partner

Home Builders - WP Investments; MaiLand Investment
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects; managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.

AA-III, Human Resources

NASA Shared Services Center
12.2007 - 06.2013
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Gathered documents, data and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS

Business Management

University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Pro, Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Contract Administration
  • Project Management
  • Contract Phase Management
  • Proposal Preparation
  • Confidential Records Management

Notable Projects

  • Mississippi Aquarium, $55mil
  • Coast Transit Authority (CTA) Historical Library Rehab, $8.7mil
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (ongoing additions & renovations), $52mil
  • Jeep Dealership, $10.7mil
  • MS Port Authority Ocean Enterprise Facility, $20mil
  • CTA Tram, Bike & Pedestrian Bridge, $20mil
  • State-wide Mississippi K-12 schools - ESSER Funded & other
  • Acadian Gardens, Residential Subdivision of Biloxi
  • Magnolia Walk, Residential Subdivision of Pass Christian
  • Plantation Oaks, Residential Subdivision of Gulfport


Professional References

  • Jarrid Cecil, Project Manager with C. Roberds

     228-243-7588

  • Bruce Kingsbury, Process & Tools Engineering Supervisor with Stellantis

     810-338-4226

  • Colleen Canary, Training Project Manager & Learning Content Coordinator with NASA

     504-610-8355

Timeline

Contracts Administrator

Eley Guild Hardy Architects, PA
04.2019 - Current

Managing Partner

Home Builders - WP Investments; MaiLand Investment
06.2015 - 06.2017

Owner/Operator

Wantland Properties, LLC
05.2013 - 03.2019

AA-III, Human Resources

NASA Shared Services Center
12.2007 - 06.2013

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Business Management

University of Southern Mississippi

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