Julie Cobino
Bradford,MA
Summary
Focused Operations / Sr Project Manager with 30 years of success in designing customer-oriented programs and developing high performing service-oriented teams. Accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish business goals and devise strategies driving revenue generation and business growth. Proven track record in creating scalable customer service operations infrastructures and leveraging social media to nurture relationships with customers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations & Sales
HTR Construction
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for key initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
- Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day performance of operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks
- Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs
- Uphold organization policies and standards
- Work closely with human resources to lead a team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
Principal
Catch Moments in Time Photography
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided photography services to clients ranging from corporate events, conferences, real estate, weddings, parties and event drops
- Remastered photographs using Adobe and Lightroom
- Managed studio accounts, sales, marketing, purchasing, training junior staff and hiring
- Created innovative ideas to increase sales
Sr. Project Manager
West Floorcovering Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Perform all estimates to achieve required quantities to complete installation
- Negotiate vendor pricing on approved products to submit lowest bid submission
- Once awarded ensure all work bid is completed to plan
- Prepare all submittals, both material and paper documents, LEED documents, MA CHPS documents, upload to provided portals
- Review all approvals and orders with distributors and manufacturers
- Schedule labor crew into company schedule based upon site need and material availability
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Sr. Project Manager
Circle Floors
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Reviewed scope of work, contract documents and executed final negotiation and execution of contract
- Preparing project documentation, submittals, product data, SDS, close out documents, insurance certificates and LEED documents
- Identifying, costing and processing all change orders post contract award
- Generated work orders and field operations packages to be used for field installations
- Monitoring actual costs to budgets
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Principle, Sr. Vice President
The Clemens Group
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
Sr. Project Manager
Allegheny Contract Flooring
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
Skills
- Financial Management
- Operation Logistics
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Team player with exceptional leadership abilities
- Skilled problem solver
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Director of Operations & Sales
HTR Construction
10.2022 - 08.2024
Principal
Catch Moments in Time Photography
01.2017 - 01.2022
Sr. Project Manager
West Floorcovering Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sr. Project Manager
Circle Floors
01.2009 - 01.2015
Principle, Sr. Vice President
The Clemens Group
01.2003 - 01.2008
Sr. Project Manager
Allegheny Contract Flooring
01.2000 - 01.2003
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