Jean Cabral
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced Project Manager, Office Administrator, Photographer, and Professional Driver with a diverse skill set in hotel renovation, office administrator, notary services, transportation, and photography. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with extensive experience in project management, client relations, and creative services. Seeking to leverage my multifaceted expertise in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Hotel and Nurse Homes Renovations
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Led and managed hotel renovation projects, including Lexington KY Doubletree Hotel, Hampton Inn Blackwood in NJ, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Edison NJ
- Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with contractors and vendors.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
Office Administrator
Arruda General Construction, Corp. | Action Corporations
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments, and booking flights
- Leading a team, training staff
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Overseeing a branch social media account.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
- Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
- Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
- Assisted in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.
- Managed payroll processing for staff, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
CEO
Ava Tours, INC
05.2006 - 01.2024
- Managed a transportation service providing limo services, city tours, airport transfers, and personal shopper assistance
- Served as a driver, safely transporting clients while ensuring their comfort and satisfaction
- Applied expertise in map reading, navigation, and local traffic conditions to plan efficient routes
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while transporting high-value clients.
Photographer
Ava Studios NY
02.2011 - Current
- Conduct all photo shoots in a calm and professional manner, capturing images of individuals, families, and groups both in-studio and on location
- Skilled in adjusting camera settings such as apertures, shutter speeds, and focus to accommodate various factors like lighting and subject motion
- Proficient in using traditional and digital cameras, along with equipment such as tripods, filters, and flashes
- Expert in creating artificial light using flashes and reflectors, and in selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects
- Experienced in post-production editing, manipulation, and enhancement of digital images
- Consult with clients regarding photography packages, service hours, and other fine details to ensure satisfaction
- Produced and edited music videos for VeVo artists under stringent quality standards.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
- Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
- Managed social media accounts, showcasing portfolio and attracting new clients through engaging content.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
Driver
Executive Limousine NY
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Safely transported clients, handled customer reservations, and ensured vehicles were clean and ready for the next customer.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Driver
Exceptional Limousine Service
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion
- Consistently provided friendly and fast service, resulting in a high number of repeat clients and referrals.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Education
GED in Business Administration -
University Salgado De Oliveira
Goiania, GO01.1995
GED in Photography -
Harvard - Alison Courses
Cambridge, MA01.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Photography (Traditional and Digital)
- Multilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Safe Driving and Map Navigation
- Notary Public (New Jersey)
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- SUV Vehicle Expertise
- Passenger Support
Websites
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Hampton Inn Hotel - Blackwood - NJ.
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved inventory.
Certification
- New Jersey Notary Public Certificate
- Class E Driver License (New Jersey)
- TLC Driver License
Affiliations
- Contributor/Member of iStock Image
- Contributor/Member of GettyImages
- Contributor/Member of BigStock
- Contributor/Member of Dreamstime
- Contributor/Photographer of RSA_Streetview
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Hotel and Nurse Homes Renovations
01.2020 - 01.2024
Driver
Executive Limousine NY
10.2017 - 01.2019
Driver
Exceptional Limousine Service
05.2016 - 04.2018
Photographer
Ava Studios NY
02.2011 - Current
CEO
Ava Tours, INC
05.2006 - 01.2024
GED in Photography -
Harvard - Alison Courses
Office Administrator
Arruda General Construction, Corp. | Action Corporations
GED in Business Administration -
University Salgado De Oliveira
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