Jessica Blanton
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Strategic Project & Operations Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex, client-facing initiatives from intake through close-out. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, documentation governance, and process optimization while balancing client needs with operational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Coordinator
Trident Installation Company
Rock Hill, SC
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Supported launch and operational development of new installation division, contributing to workflow standardization and process design.
- Led end-to-end project lifecycle management including scope validation, scheduling, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Served as primary client liaison, aligning expectations and resolving issues across stakeholders.
- Developed structured documentation, project trackers, and standardized contractual materials.
- Identified workflow gaps and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Project Manager
Paddock Construction Company
Rock Hill, SC
06.2016 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple concurrent projects from planning through close-out, overseeing scope, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
- Directed submittal processes, reviewed technical documentation, and coordinated procurement activities.
- Facilitated recurring project meetings, tracking action items and escalation points.
- Maintained strong relationships with contractors, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Balanced competing priorities while ensuring contractual and operational compliance.
Project Administrator
Paddock Construction Company
Rock Hill, SC
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported project scheduling, documentation control, invoicing, and vendor coordination.
- Assisted with submittals, compliance documentation, and internal reporting.
- Promoted to Project Manager in June 2016
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2014
Skills
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Stakeholder & Client Leadership
- Scope Control
- Cost Control
- Timeline Control
- Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Risk Mitigation
- Documentation Governance
Technical Skills
- NetSuite
- Monday.com
- Procore
- Viewpoint
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- DocuSign
- LCP Tracker
Timeline
Senior Project Coordinator
Trident Installation Company
08.2024 - 02.2026
Project Manager
Paddock Construction Company
06.2016 - 07.2024
Project Administrator
Paddock Construction Company
05.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of South Carolina