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John Gonzalez

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Business/Project Manager with a proven track record of 5+ years at the University of Houston. Excelling in project and business management, and human resource leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, fostering professional relationships and executing high-impact projects. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager II (Business Manager)

University of Houston
Houston, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Oversees human resources and business and financial affairs of a large and complex department, including, but not limited to, personnel, procurement, project management, contract management, and business/finance operations.
  • Plans, develops, and administers methods, strategies, and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
  • Directs the preparation of, and reviews, reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives.
  • Prepares and monitors the annual budget, and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
  • Plans, organizes, and supervises university/college recruitment projects, events, and travel.
  • Processes hiring, payroll, and recruiting actions for the department. Responsible for staff and student hires.
  • Responsible for data management and reporting. Analyze data to identify areas for program improvement, and implement necessary changes..

Program Manager I (Project Manager)

University of Houston
Houston, Texas
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Planned and developed procedures for administering a large, complex department and program, including the supervision of staff.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Organized events such as conferences or seminars aimed at promoting awareness around specific topics relevant to the organization's mission statement.
  • Managed and administered grants for the program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships, and other operations.
  • Prepared or participated in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors. Also served as research manager for allocation and reporting of all grant funding.
  • Served as the designated contract manager, overseeing contracting processes. Managed and planned multiple complex contracts.

Education

Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Online

Skills

  • Project and Business Management
  • Procurement
  • Professional writing, relations, and communication
  • Cost estimates & budgets
  • Proficient in PeopleSoft and Oracle applications
  • Salesforce
  • Concur
  • Team management
  • Operations management
  • Human resource management
  • Financial analysis
  • MS office applications
  • Data collection & research
  • Event planning and execution

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Research Administration Certification Program | University of Houston
  • Google Project Management Professional Certification | Google
  • Lean six sigma/Yellow Belt - Aveta Business Institute

Timeline

Program Manager II (Business Manager)

University of Houston
12.2023 - Current

Program Manager I (Project Manager)

University of Houston
12.2021 - 12.2023

Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
John Gonzalez