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Kara Knufman

Vista,CA

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with 7 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve a smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Weiland Sliding Doors and Windows
04.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitoring project performance on 10 or more projects at once and helped identify areas of improvement to make adjustments.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieve project deadlines by coordinating with production to manage performance.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.

Front Desk Receptionist

Legoland Hotel
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Keep records of guest interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries and/or comments as well as actions taken
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards of over 100 guests per evening.
  • Determine charges for all services requested, collect deposits or payments, and/or arrange billing routing
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.

Executive Assistant

First Choice Processing
10.2009 - 07.2014
  • Prepared invoices, reports, letters and other documents using Word Processing, Microsoft
  • Answered high call volume of 50+ and directed those calls to appropriate parties or took messages
  • Performed general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records and preformed basic bookkeeping work
  • Managed and maintained Loan Processor's schedule
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

Skills

  • Word Processing
  • Office Management
  • Administrative Experience
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Project Planning
  • Conflict Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting

Timeline

Project Manager

Weiland Sliding Doors and Windows
04.2017 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Legoland Hotel
02.2015 - 04.2017

Executive Assistant

First Choice Processing
10.2009 - 07.2014
Kara Knufman