Kaitlyn Mennel
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a strong background in project support, quality control, and reporting. Experienced in managing documents, tracking materials and purchase orders, and coordinating with clients, vendors, and field teams to support efficient, compliant project delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Kroeschell Engineering
Arlington Heights, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and field supervisors on project requirements.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlines.
- Tracked construction progress and escalated issues to project managers to ensure timely resolution.
- Participated in client, contractor, vendor, and stakeholder meetings regarding active projects.
- Partnered with senior managers to keep projects aligned with schedule targets.
- Addressed project conflicts by applying structured problem-solving methods.
- Managed budget tracking and invoice review for active projects.
- Compiled, organized, and maintained project documents, reports, and files for easy access and reference.
- Implemented quality control checks throughout project lifecycle stages.
- Monitored design activity from concept phase through construction.
- Tracked compliance with applicable regulations across the project duration.
- Analyzed department workflows to identify process improvement opportunities.
Project Coordinator
Kroeschell Engineering
Arlington Heights, Illinois
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Streamlined submittal, RFI, and change-order workflows to enhance project communication and efficiency.
- Coordinated material tracking, purchase orders, and delivery logistics to optimize supply chain operations across job sites.
- Facilitated clear status updates between field crews, vendors, and project managers to ensure project alignment.
- Maintained organized project documentation, drawings, and correspondence within shared systems.
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Northshore University HealthSystem
Highland Park, Illinois
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Directed daily sonography workflow, ensuring timely and accurate imaging services across NorthShore University HealthSystem departments.
- Led quality assurance review of cardiology images, improving diagnostic accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Applied expertise in echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging studies.
- Performed quality review of cardiac images to support diagnostic accuracy.
- Communicated imaging findings with cardiologists and nursing staff.
- Maintained patient safety and infection control practices throughout care delivery.
- Compiled reports summarizing cardiac sonography findings for physician review.
- Supported compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Streamlined operations for cardiac sonographers, resulting in enhanced workflow efficiency and improved patient care delivery. within cardiac sonographer department.
- Provided training for new cardiac sonographers on procedures and equipment operation.
- Delivered onboarding sessions on ultrasound equipment use and safety protocols.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve patient care outcomes.
- Evaluated staffing needs during workload changes and staffing shortages.
- Mediated staff conflicts tied to operational processes and procedure performance.
- Developed detailed protocols for handling challenging cardiac sonography cases. for difficult or challenging cardiac sonography cases.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Northshore University HealthSystem
Highland Park, Illinois
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Acquired Doppler, M-mode, and 2D cardiac images for physician interpretation.
- Facilitated stress echocardiogram testing, monitoring patient responses to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Completed echocardiograms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.
- Coordinated portable cardiac imaging for inpatient and bedside care needs.
- Delivered detailed imaging findings to cardiologists, aiding in timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Documented exam results in electronic medical records and imaging platforms.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained patient comfort, privacy, and safety during diagnostic examinations.
- Escalated imaging abnormalities promptly to physicians or supervisors.
- Followed hazardous-material safety protocols during handling of contrast agents or radioactive substances.
- Prepared cardiac ultrasound equipment and maintained room readiness to support efficient cardiac imaging.
- Completed continuing education in cardiac sonography methods and technologies.
- Contributed to research studies involving cardiac sonography procedures.
- Trained technicians and medical students on cardiac sonography protocols, enhancing team competency and patient care.
- Delivered professional service through clear communication with patients, families, staff, and hospital departments.
Diagnostic Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, Illinois
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Assessed cardiac anatomy, valve performance, and blood flow through ultrasound imaging.
- Managed echocardiography equipment, optimizing settings to enhance image quality for accurate diagnosis.
- Completed echocardiograms and Doppler studies for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Identified abnormal findings in sonography studies, facilitating timely clinical review and intervention.
- Partnered with cardiologists and nurses to support complex cardiac procedures.
- Maintained infection control and patient safety compliance across examinations.
- Communicated procedures to patients, addressed questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Delivered comprehensive examination reports, ensuring complete documentation of critical clinical information for treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
Harper Community College
Palatine, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2014
Skills
- Budget management
- Schedule coordination
- Procurement oversight
- Vendor management
- Compliance monitoring
- Project quality management
- Quality control
- Project documentation
- Reporting documentation
- Problem-solving methods
- Conflict management
- Detail orientation
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Kroeschell Engineering
10.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Kroeschell Engineering
09.2023 - 10.2025
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Northshore University HealthSystem
07.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Northshore University HealthSystem
07.2019 - 07.2021
Diagnostic Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
09.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
Harper Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Benedictine University