Project Manager with over 20years of expertise in overseeing high-value projects from conception to execution. Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Skilled in risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
Equus Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Project Director serves as a liaison to the Local Board and system partners in support of the One-Stop Delivery System for (3) American Job Centers.
Oversee $3.4M Budget.
Project Director role supports efforts of continual improvement in the provision of integrated services to job seekers and employers.
Observe, collect and report information on One-Stop System to support functional operations, report on performance to track overall system goals; system activities and outcomes (referrals, results, customer feedback, staff feedback) to the Local workforce board; and provide recommendations for improved outcomes.
Provide support for continuous improvement of partner responsibilities and contributions agreed upon in the system Memorandum of Understanding, to avoid duplication of services, partner referral, partner systems and practices, and streamline processes.
Development and implementation of strategies for operational and performance excellence.
Support partnership and outreach development
Observe and collect data with the intent of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Provide recommendations for professional development and service delivery innovations
Operations Manager
Home Builders Institute
02.2021 - 04.2023
Recruited to Hire Case Managers, Recruiters and Instructors.
Supervises Case managers, Construction Instructors, Recruiters and the overall vocational training activities of programs assigned.
Acts as a liaison between HBI and funding agencies and partners.
Monitoring of the $4.1M budget.
Prepares and manages instructional and operational budgets for each center assigned.
Evaluates job performance and completes performance evaluations for staff.
Evaluates the performance of the training programs and ensures that they meet the minimum criteria as established by HBI and funding agencies or organizations.
Coordinates new employee paperwork, orientation, and training with the national office departments.
Manages the flow of all student enrollment and placement paperwork with data processing and ensures the accuracy of reports generated
Enforces all HBI and contractual established policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates approved projects designed by the funding agency or program partners.
Identifies all needs of the construction programs assigned.
Ensures quality training and job placement.
Acts as an ambassador of HBI and promotes the growth of the construction programs.
Director of Construction in Training
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
10.2018 - 02.2021
Recruited to plan, develop, and provide oversight of the (CIT) construction in training program
Promote program to raise funds from private and public funding sources; maintain relations with funders
Build and maintain working relations with community organizations, associations, city, state, county, and federal agencies
Design program and organizational structure; plan and coordinate development of program components
Recruit, hire, and supervise administrative and program staff
Oversee the daily operation of the program including the development and monitoring of the budget
Develop placement partnerships for recruits and career seekers
Involve staff committee in program planning and operational decision-making
Develop and maintain an ongoing working relationship with the Habitat's other business channels
Collect data for results evaluation
YouthBuild Program Lead/ NCCER Construction Trainer
Friendly House, Inc
01.2013 - 07.2018
Plan, develop, and provide oversight of the Youthbuild program or organization.
Raising program funds, developing strong community support and collaborative partnerships, maintaining effective linkages with other agencies, ensuring the quality and integration of all components, staff supervision, and working with the youth policy committee.
Raise program funds from public and private funding sources; maintain relations with funders.
Build and maintain working relations with community organizations, city, state, county, and federal agencies.
Design program and organizational structure; plan and coordinate development of program components.
Recruit, hire, and supervise administrative and program staff
Oversee the daily operation of the program including the development and monitoring of the $1.5M budget.
Develop partnerships with youth and educational organization's.
Collect data for any ongoing evaluation.
Mortgage Banker and Loan Correspondent
Choice One Mortgage
01.1999 - 01.2012
Recruited as top tier mortgage loan originations consultant to lead, train and mentor a six-person sales team, generating leads through direct marketing, realtors and referral clients and trade organizations
Negotiated mortgage loans through customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Implemented and trained personnel in regards company marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems, & basics of credit, collateral, capacity and character
Received Top Producer divisional sales awards for exceeding sales volumes by 24%
Companies: Conti Mortgage; Dime Bank-North American Mortgage; Home Mortgage; Choice One Mortgage.
Professional Residential & Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor & Consultant
Local Roofing Contractors, Gateway Consultants
01.1988 - 01.1999
Recruited to lead strategic marketing in drive expansion of new products for manufacturing division, competitively positioning the company, gaining profitable market share in commercial roofing products and consulting services
Developed marketing plan to provide professional consultation services to architecture and engineering design firms
Review roofing documents to ensure that they meet industry and manufacturer's standards
Specialization drawing plans specifications and details in waterproofing and wall systems for Division 7 manufacturing specifications
Project management liaison between the Owner/Architect and contractor
Review scope of work documents to ensure that they meet industry and manufacturer's standards
Utilize Infrared and thermal imaging to perform roof moisture surveys
Companies: Medero Roofing; Local Roofing; Gateway Consultant Group
Education
MBA - Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Glendale, AZ
Bachelors of Arts - Business and Leadership
Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ
Skills
Communication
Stakeholder engagement
Team collaboration
Negotiation
Budgeting
Labor management
Certification
NCCER Master Trainer/Craft Instructor
Building Performance Analyst
Arizona Register of Contractors
KB-2 Residential Building License
Military Experience
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Power Generation Engineer
Timeline
Project Director
Equus Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Home Builders Institute
02.2021 - 04.2023
Director of Construction in Training
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
10.2018 - 02.2021
YouthBuild Program Lead/ NCCER Construction Trainer
Friendly House, Inc
01.2013 - 07.2018
Mortgage Banker and Loan Correspondent
Choice One Mortgage
01.1999 - 01.2012
Professional Residential & Commercial Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor & Consultant
Local Roofing Contractors, Gateway Consultants
01.1988 - 01.1999
NCCER Master Trainer/Craft Instructor
Building Performance Analyst
Arizona Register of Contractors
KB-2 Residential Building License
MBA - Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Bachelors of Arts - Business and Leadership
Arizona State University
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