Jennifer Gooch
Henderson,TAM
Summary
Dynamic management professional with a robust sales background and proven leadership abilities, dedicated to driving performance and achieving results. Expertise in identifying opportunities for improvement through continuous evaluation of workflows and procedures. Committed to fostering team success by implementing strategic enhancements that elevate productivity and efficiency. Results-oriented approach ensures alignment with organizational goals while empowering team members to excel.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Contracts Sales & Services
J&G PRESERVATION LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Accomplishments
- Created new departmental procedures manual for field Inspectors
- Awarded and recognized for quality inspections
- Developed field Trainings Manuals, Power Point presentations and facilitated And conducted classroom trainings for field employees.
- Developed and optimized labor schedules/contracted labor to meet expected coverage demands and maintain optimal service levels
- Well versed and point of contact for company contract procurement and Section 3 Compliance
- Coached, counseled, recruited, trained and disciplined contractors, and also evaluated on-the job performance.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems and forms control.
- Reviewed reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable, maintaining integrity of financial records.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
Director of Multi Unit Construction Projects
J&G Preservation LLC/Chicago Housing Authority Contract Oklahoma City Housing Authority Contract
01.2012 - Current
- Responsible for Project Management of all CHA & Oklahoma Housing Authority Construction contracts
- Duties Include:
- Participation of joint scope meetings
- Creating detailed line item proposals for all construction contracts
- Responsible for organizing mobilization of crews necessary for project start
- Responsible for making sure time lines are met per client request
- Responsible for directing on-site construction managers to meet client goals
- Responsible for approving all materials purchased for construction projects, ensuring that they meet clients. Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards. Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans. Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion. Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Oversaw project management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contractual obligations.
HQS Inspector
Chicago Housing Authority/McCright & Associates & CVR& Associates
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Responsible for performing HQS Field inspections for the Chicago Housing Authorities Section 8 Program These inspections include interior as well as exterior and site inspections
- Download and uploaded daily work schedules and uploading completed inspections
- Communicated with property owners to explain the deficiencies, or repairs required and requirements and time allotted to meet HQS.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSkills
- Multi-unit construction operations management
- Multi-site construction operations
- Gordian Construction Software
- Experience with contract procurement and management
- Microsoft Proficient
- Yardi Software
- Conducted training for field staff
- Contract administration
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- AP and AR management
Certification
- Licensed General Contractor
- MBE/WBE Certified
- Certified Lead Inspector
- Certified HQS Inspector
Timeline
Director of Contracts Sales & Services
J&G PRESERVATION LLC
04.2019 - Current
Director of Multi Unit Construction Projects
J&G Preservation LLC/Chicago Housing Authority Contract Oklahoma City Housing Authority Contract
01.2012 - Current
HQS Inspector
Chicago Housing Authority/McCright & Associates & CVR& Associates
01.2003 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Capella University
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University