Jessica Bratton
Louisville,KY
Summary
Talented professional leader and dedicated problem solver. Bringing 10 years of experience in private, hospitality, gaming, and healthcare projects for client improvements & new construction. Providing exceptional client & vendor relations. Project Management processes are keenly focused on identifying and applying quality customer service to every project type. Consistently producing outstanding final results, while exceeding client expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Planning Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
06.2023 - Current
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Successfully stood up Capital Planning Platform, including processing close to 1000 scopes of work, spanning over 10 year forecast.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects/programs, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Mentored JLL team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organization.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Project Manager-PDS
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist in Budget Planning of annual capital expenditures related to Brown-Forman’s vast real estate footprint.
- Manage various capital and operational construction projects, supporting client suggested initiatives, ranging in value from $10K to $1M.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers & the client on project budget, progress and technical challenges.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Associate Project Manager-PDS
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed small construction & facilities capital projects
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
Project Engineer
Encompass-DDC
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Supported leaders throughout decision-making and launch by providing regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
- Native American Reservation-Hotel & Gaming requirements experience
- Appointed trainer for Project Manager software, ProCore
Development Project Coordinator-Healthcare
Trilogy Health Services
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Supported annual & forecasted Capital planning
- Liaised between various facilities and corporate office to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Subject Matter Expert in HUD property improvements & required documentation
Hospitality Project Manager
Standard Textile Co
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Partnered with Estimating team to finalize pricing
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Communication with on-site GC and Sales rep. on order progress
- Coordination & scheduling of installation with local installers
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Education
Associates of Computer Aided Drafting - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
ITT Technical Institute
Cincinnati, OH12.2010
Associates of Interior Design - Interior Design
Art Institute of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH04.2007
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Budget Preparation
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Project Scope Analysis & Estimation
- Project Bidding & Bidding Analysis
- Contract Development
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Cost & Schedule Containment
- Safety Protocols
- Staff Training
- Client Relations & Presentations
Accomplishments
- JLL-Mentorship Program-Mentee 2021
- JLL-Minority New Hire Ambassador-Mentor 2022
- JLL-MyPDS Connections Program Participant 2023
- JLL-Minority New Hire Ambassador-Taskforce 2024
Timeline
Capital Planning Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager-PDS
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
04.2021 - 06.2023
Associate Project Manager-PDS
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
11.2018 - 04.2021
Project Engineer
Encompass-DDC
07.2015 - 06.2018
Development Project Coordinator-Healthcare
Trilogy Health Services
08.2012 - 07.2015
Hospitality Project Manager
Standard Textile Co
09.2010 - 08.2012
Associates of Computer Aided Drafting - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
ITT Technical Institute
Associates of Interior Design - Interior Design
Art Institute of Ohio