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Kaitlan Westfall

Lockhart,TX

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven leader with expertise in project management, financial oversight, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments. Recognized for mentoring and developing high-performing teams at all levels of experience, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Experienced in client-facing roles requiring exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving to maintain trust and satisfaction. Committed to operational excellence, organizational growth, and delivering measurable results that surpass performance goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Facilities and Operations

REMEDI8
04.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Optimized project performance by managing resources, schedules, and budgets for multiple concurrent projects and surveyors.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring on-time deliverables and healthy margins.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes.
  • Enhanced project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and retrospectives.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Provided high-level project updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed technical documents to guide future software development projects.
  • Developed training materials that improved knowledge retention among employees.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication through transparent reporting structures, improving overall satisfaction and engagement levels.
  • Managed multiple teams including developers, engineers, CAD teams, Directors of Facility Management, project managers, project coordinators, surveyors, and technicians.
  • Managed team sizes varying from 4 - 10 members across all scopes.
  • Managed and secured over $3 Million in project revenue in 2025
  • Managed and secured over $2.4 Million in project revenue in 2024

Sr. Project Manager

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
12.2017 - 02.2022
  • Maintained understanding of local, state, and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
  • Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments, and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
  • Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and reported on progress.
  • Reviewed development proposals for compliance with relevant hazard mitigation standards.
  • Streamlined project execution timelines by managing budgets, staff resources, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to create detailed reports on potential hazards affecting specific areas or project sites.
  • Reduced property damage by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending mitigation measures.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR
05-2014

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
08-2011

High School Diploma -

Manor New Technology High School
Manor, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Smartsheet
  • Teamwork PRMS
  • SharePoint
  • Salesforce
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Adobe Pro Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Charters
  • User Story Mapping
  • Agile Hybrid Workflow
  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Acuity
  • Jira
  • Python
  • React React Native
  • GitHub
  • Aptitude Testing – ENTJ

Accomplishments

  • PMP 35 PDU’s
  • CAPM 25 PDU’s
  • PMI Member
  • CLSS (Certified Life Safety Specialist)
  • Premier Software Development
  • Nufyle Software Development
  • Meeting Moderation – ADP
  • PM Agile Frameworks – ADP

Timeline

Director of Facilities and Operations

REMEDI8
04.2022 - Current

Sr. Project Manager

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
12.2017 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Williams Baptist University

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Austin Community College

High School Diploma -

Manor New Technology High School