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ProjectManager

JESUS LEON-MORALES

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Parameters
06.2022 - 05.2025

Projects Completed:

  • Ameriprise CSC Minneapolis, MN - Floors 10, 11, and 12
  • Castlelake CRC MPLS
  • Ameriprise CSC Minneapolis, MN - Floors 7, 8 and 9
  • Ameriprise Field Offices - El Segundo, CA, Menlo Park, CA, Alpharetta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Red Bank, NJ, Tucson, AZ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Thousand Oaks, CA, New York, NY, Lake Oswego, OR, and Woodlands, TX.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Store Project Coach

Walmart
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Organizing project timelines and deliverables
  • Facilitating meetings with stakeholder teams to communicate project plans and deliverables; utilizing the time to analyze, plan and implement project initiatives, discussing project obstacles, timelines, and alignment with corporate strategies
  • Taking corrective action as necessary to drive project results; identifying and ensuring associate, customer, and supplier concerns are resolved
  • Directing associates and vendors on process and procedures for project execution and review of modular plans to ensure project and facility requirements and goals are met
  • Planning merchandise placement based on modular requirements, collaborating with facility management to establish phasing plans that minimize the impact to operations
  • Ensuring merchandise is in stock and displayed in a timely, accurate, and safe manner
  • Monitors sales and project budgets; assessing the economic and customer experience impacts of project decisions
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Advising on the assignment of additional staff to assist in ensuring company and facility goals are met, providing supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness

Project Estimator/Laborer (Seasonal)

Torres Renovations
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conduct site visits and collect necessary data for job estimating.
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for painting and light construction projects.
  • Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to prepare bids.
  • Communicate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to gather pricing and scope details.
  • Create and submit detailed project proposals and estimates in a timely manner.
  • Track and manage estimates in the company’s CRM or estimating software.
  • Assist in budget forecasting and scheduling based on estimates.
  • Collaborate with project managers to transition awarded bids into active jobs.
  • Assist painters and skilled trades on-site with surface prep, masking, cleanup, and basic tasks.
  • Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety on job sites.
  • Perform minor repairs, sanding, priming, caulking, and painting as directed.
  • Set up ladders, scaffolding, drop cloths, and safety barriers.
  • Help track inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low.
  • Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.

BUSINESS CONSULTING INTERN

College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Outlined company products and services, identified target customers and developed forward- thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth.
  • Put together full business plans for upcoming and established companies.
  • Assisted in raising capital for new projects.
  • Facilitated and managed business plan development based on market and industry research.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Outlined company products and services, identified target customers and developed forward- thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth Developed marketing strategies for new products Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales.

HR Intern

Children's Minnesota
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
  • Adhered to strict data confidentiality policies to prevent information leakage.
  • Proofread documents and edited materials to correct grammar and spelling mistakes.
  • Executed background checks on new hires.
  • Assessed organization's policies, making suggestions to improve work productivity, team collaboration, recruiting and hiring initiatives.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Reported malfunctioning or unusable technologies to request updates or technical support.
  • Assisted Accounting and IT department with relative projects.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and executed in-depth data entry projects.
  • Weekly meetings with all levels of organization.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Global Business Leadership

St. John's University
Collegeville, MN
05.2021

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Experience in leadership
  • Project planning
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Work flow planning
  • Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM)
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Process Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Life Cycle
  • Quality Control
  • Resource Allocation
  • Risk Management
  • Scheduling & Planning
  • Scope Management
  • Project development

Certification

Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) - 2021, University of St. Thomas

Timeline

Project Manager

Parameters
06.2022 - 05.2025

Store Project Coach

Walmart
09.2021 - 06.2022

BUSINESS CONSULTING INTERN

College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
06.2020 - 08.2020

Project Estimator/Laborer (Seasonal)

Torres Renovations
05.2018 - 08.2021

HR Intern

Children's Minnesota
08.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Global Business Leadership

St. John's University