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Jennifer Garrison

Kent,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

DPR Construction
01.2022 - Current
  • Review and processing of subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, product data and RFI's to ensure products met specifications and design requirements.
  • Monitored delivery and installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Reviewed subcontractor monthly billings in Textura to ensure percentage billed aligns with percentage of work completed.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with DPR field teams, subcontractors and suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery and installation of materials.
  • Coordination between project teams, owner, owners representatives, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Field Office Coordinator

DPR Construction
07.2018 - Current
  • Supports all Washington project teams with preconstruction efforts, subcontractor pre-qualifications, document controls, subcontractor contracts & change order tracking through execution, implementation & maintenance of
  • HammerTech Safety software, jobsite/trailer inventory, and support team with closeout processes at end of project phase.
  • Master Subcontractor Administrator - Supports National Leadership in the rollout of new Master Subcontractor Agreements in the D7 & surrounding regions.
  • Master Subcontractor Administrator - Supports D7 project teams review subcontract modifications to negotiate terms and ensure company alignment for mitigating risk.
  • Implementation, training and management of Rhumbix craft timecard management software for all D7 self perform teams.
  • Development and rollout of the D7 New Hire Onboarding Smartsheet workflow. Improved communications between SPW teams, HR/Payroll, onboarding and safety trainers & PPE suppliers.
  • Wellness Champion - Development, planning and implementation of regional Sustainability & Wellness program
  • Wellness Champion - Coordinates with outside healthcare providers to provide on site Lunch & Learns &/or services
  • Wellness Champion - Communicates upcoming events, wellness challenges, and activities
  • Wellness Champion - Encourages participation, troubleshoots Vitality issues and represents the D7 as the Wellness Champ

Sales Associate Team Member

Target
11.2014 - 10.2020
  • Interacts and assists guests to ensure satisfaction in their Target experiences
  • Effectively utilizes technology and tools to assist guests and promptly resolve issues
  • Communicates with team members and leaders when problems occur, or tasks are not complete
  • Cross trains to support business needs and team members’ development
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
  • Managed, sorted and organized up to 12 pallets of incoming merchandise per shift.

Project Administrator

J.R. Abbott Construction
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supported up to 10 project teams specific to the Healthcare sector, including Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents and Project Executives with regards to creating and issuing vendor and owner contracts, change orders, project setup and project closeout.
  • Ensured that contract documents were issued and executed in a timely manner prior to project mobilization.
  • Maintained compliance to ensure prompt payment to subcontractors and vendors.
  • Handled confidential projects requiring Non-Disclosure Agreements and use of external secure file sharing systems.
  • Supported various departments during bidding phases with distributing Invitations to Bids, subcontractor bid calls, and organizing and maintaining electronic copies of incoming bids.
  • Reviewed and maintained project drawings to reflect current Requests for Information in various formats.
  • Interacted and participated with jobsite staff at internal project meetings as well as meetings with clients, architects and consultants
  • Trained new employees for front desk reception, other Project Administrators, including Senior Project Administrator.

Case Manager/Shelter Coordinator

Stepping Stones
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Received calls and referrals for potential clients (shelter and community), completed initial assessment of needs, determined eligibility of services, discussed options with clients and connected clients with appropriate service
  • Coordinated weekly shelter house meetings to review rules, discuss concerns, inform shelter clients of potential changes or upcoming events, and to ensure that state regulations were being followed
  • Assisted clients in accessing housing, transportation, medical treatment, and basic needs during transitions in and out of the shelter
  • Maintained billable time expectations and supported an appropriate case load as determined by the agency
  • Maintained complete clinical records for all clients on case load
  • Assured timely completion of all clinical documentation which included all required paperwork
  • Completed and submitted all required billable tracking documents to appropriate departments in a timely manner
  • Coordinated, monitored, evaluated and referred clients for services to ensure that the client’s needs were being met in all settings, to develop the necessary skills to manage and maintain mental health and safety, to ensure that housing and medical needs are being met, and to inform client and family of available natural and community resources and ways to access needed resources.

Case Manager

Wings For Children And Families
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated and communicated with state agencies such as Department of Health and Human Services, Child
  • Protective Services, Department of Corrections, Juvenile Detention Centers, and legal representatives to advocate for client needs and their families
  • Assisted families in transitioning clients from their biological families to foster homes; developed plans to ensure services were established and resources were identified to meet client needs; and helped team develop reunification plans
  • Maintained a case load of up to 33 clients and/or billable time expectations as determined by the agency
  • Maintained complete clinical records for all clients on case load
  • Assured timely completion of all clinical documentation which includes all required paperwork
  • Explored and developed a team of formal and informal supports to help client and family identify strengths, needs, goals and treatment options
  • Scheduled and facilitated team meetings to include all necessary team members as identified by a guardian
  • Advocated for protecting client rights and entitlements
  • Assisted family in representing client’s needs and family’s choices in multiple settings, including home, school, medical, and mental health offices.

Office Coordinator

St. Joseph Hospital, Bonney Staffing Center
10.2012 - 08.2014
  • Initiated, supervised and redesigned the departments’ system of cataloging packing slips, purchase orders, contracts, agreements and capital projects by determining which documents were applicable for the current fiscal year, establishing an appropriate and efficient method of labeling documents, then organizing those documents numerically or alphabetically by vendor
  • Assumed greater responsibilities involving vendors and the execution of purchase orders by immediately demonstrating adeptness and sufficient knowledge of the department’s purchasing system and a proficient understanding of the many departments within the hospital
  • Acted as first point-of-contact for redirecting vendors and pharmaceutical representatives and represented the department in a professional and positive manner
  • Initiated aid to buyers by proactively seeking projects, tasks and new responsibilities
  • Interacted with all levels of management including directors, buyers, hospital leadership and departments within the hospital
  • Initiated communication of purchasing disputes, coordinated arrangements for resolution and ensured that appropriate corrections were made in financing.

Administrative Associate II

FedEx Home Delivery
09.2008 - 08.2012
  • Worked with all levels of management including cross training in service management responsibilities, training package handlers, supporting the terminal manager and coordinating peak activities with district staff
  • Directed package handler activities by observing morning sort, discussing appropriate changes with management and adjusting inefficient, incorrect or unsafe practices and praising outstanding performance
  • Coordinated the scheduling and execution of the driver candidate application processes with district Human Resources personnel as well as ensuring the completion of new driver and package handler training
  • Improved efficiency by developing detailed processes for appointment deliveries, driver candidate files and training, and reporting of terminal equipment inventory reconciliation and distribution
  • Improved the terminals service standards by providing accurate database management, consistent execution of procedures and timely records retention
  • Provided accurate and timely scanning of waiting package status changes on all packages which provides up to date information for customer service, customers, shippers and the terminal in order to handle customer inquiries.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Family Relations

California State University
Chico, CA

Associates of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Butte-Glenn Community College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite, CMiC, PlanGrid, Textura, HammerTech, SmartBid, Building Connected, Vista by ViewPoint, Adobe Acrobat XI, Bluebeam Studio, Smartsheet, MS Project, AIA, Prolog Manager (v720), CIS, AS400, Internet Explorer, 10-Key, Multi-Line Phones, Copier, Printer, Scanner
  • Process Improvement
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Contract Management & Compliance
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Document Management
  • Active Learning

Timeline

Project Engineer

DPR Construction
01.2022 - Current

Field Office Coordinator

DPR Construction
07.2018 - Current

Project Administrator

J.R. Abbott Construction
09.2015 - 07.2018

Case Manager/Shelter Coordinator

Stepping Stones
12.2014 - 04.2015

Sales Associate Team Member

Target
11.2014 - 10.2020

Case Manager

Wings For Children And Families
04.2013 - 12.2014

Office Coordinator

St. Joseph Hospital, Bonney Staffing Center
10.2012 - 08.2014

Administrative Associate II

FedEx Home Delivery
09.2008 - 08.2012

Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Family Relations

California State University

Associates of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Butte-Glenn Community College
Jennifer Garrison