Jillian Nuessen-Gueye
Lawrence,KS
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager I & II (Progressive Roles)
Henderson Engineers, Inc
Lenexa, KS
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted business line leadership stand up two new practices within our client-specific sector.
- Mentored junior project managers and project coordinators, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, tracking progress and managing timelines effectively.
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency.
- Established strong client relationships, enhancing satisfaction through effective communication and support.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Program/Project Administrator
Henderson Engineers, Inc
Lenexa, KS
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Facilitated communication between team members and stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Managed meeting agendas and minutes to support project tracking and accountability.
- Developed and maintained project tracking tools to monitor progress and identify issues.
- Updated project databases with relevant information to streamline reporting processes.
- Supported budget management by tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Contributed to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies within project workflows.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient workflows that reduced paperwork burdens.
- Facilitated regular team meetings for effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving efforts.
- Monitored project progress closely, promptly addressing any deviations from the plan or schedule.
- Efficiently managed incoming requests from stakeholders by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and relevance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms to optimize project outcomes.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Administrative Assistant
Henderson Engineers, Inc
Lenexa, KS
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Manage project logistics from inception to completion ensuring accurate and timely execution – collect client information, input project data, maintain updated records as project progresses, communicate timeline and needs with internal project team to ensure deadlines are met
- Screen, hire, and oversee contractual agreements with sub-contractors
- Build and maintain key internal and external relationships through accurate, consistent communication
- Plan, execute, and manage team budget for meetings, outings and community service events
- Maintain well-organized and updated client/project documentation to ensure efficient execution of team assignments
- Commended by team leadership for immediate contributions that improved participation in teambuilding activities, as well as an efficient ability to quickly learn new concepts and responsibilities
Executive Assistant
Zillner Marketing Communications, Inc
Lenexa, KS
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed executive team’s calendars including scheduling and confirming client meetings, travel itineraries and logistics, and coordination of team’s events
- Compiled key metrics to produce reports used in organizational decision making regarding client service and company-wide initiatives
- Served as interim recruitment manager – recruiting new talent, onboarding new associates including benefit enrollment and collecting required documentation
- Maintained client and vendor database to ensure timely, consistent customer service
- Identified and created documentation and presentation materials to support executive team directives
- Managed timely, consistent company-wide and client communication
- Provided oversight, direction, and follow-up to ensure deadlines were met
- Assisted in prioritization and completion of responsibilities and deliverables for executive team
- Developed and executed executive meeting agendas, as well as meeting documentation
Director of School of Cosmetology
B Street Design School of International Hair Styling (Marinello)
Lawrence, KS
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Managed daily operations of school including personnel hiring, training, scheduling and supervision
- Provided student counseling, managed student discipline and administered program participation
- Maintained institution’s adherence to and execution of corporate policies and procedures
- Collaborated with corporate staff to assess institutional outcomes, determine organizational strengths and weaknesses, and create goals to impact future enrollment and retention
- Ensured school’s compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
- Developed and managed organizational budget
- Attended to general facility operational needs
- Guided incoming students through the financial aid process
- Coordinated with state government offices to establish and implement financial aid in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Distributed financial aid monies in compliance with federal regulations
- Completed general office management tasks
- Recruited prospective students to meet and created quarterly enrollment goals for staff to meet
- Developed marketing strategies to promote school services
- Advised potential students and families regarding enrollment process and education requirements for graduation and licensure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Emporia State University
Overland Park, KS12-2019
Cosmetology Instructors License - Cosmetology Instructors License of Kansas
B Street Design School of International Hair Styling
Topeka/Lawrence, KS01-2012
General Business Courses - undefined
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS01-2006
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Suite, Apple and Windows Operating Systems, Revit, AutoCAD, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluebeam, Copilot, ClickUp
Timeline
Project Manager I & II (Progressive Roles)
Henderson Engineers, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Program/Project Administrator
Henderson Engineers, Inc
01.2020 - 03.2022
Administrative Assistant
Henderson Engineers, Inc
09.2016 - 12.2019
Executive Assistant
Zillner Marketing Communications, Inc
07.2015 - 07.2016
Director of School of Cosmetology
B Street Design School of International Hair Styling (Marinello)
02.2011 - 06.2015
Cosmetology Instructors License - Cosmetology Instructors License of Kansas
B Street Design School of International Hair Styling
General Business Courses - undefined
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Emporia State University