Karen Cazares
Downey,CA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 10 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Executive
Phoenix Faith LLC
07.2021 - Current
- Execute purchases with distributors and wholesalers to achieve 25% greater sales
- Negotiate sales, contract and terms
- Vehicle inspections, from start to finish
- Budget Management, Schedule repairs, and project assessments
- Build customer relations and provide customer service.
- Managed pipeline efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to urgency/importance while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
- Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
Project Coordinator
Benchmark Construction
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinate project timelines, assign tasks, review quality control
- Meet with Executives to oversee project implementation strategies
- Resolve issues, track progress, and organize.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity 2-3 times weekly
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
Project Administrator
Alva Matter
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Led project scheduling, planning, and direction to ensure timely and successful completion of initiatives
- Managed selection, contracting, and oversight of project workers, ensuring high standards of work and adherence to specifications
- Administered Financial processes including collecting and depositing funds, disbursing payments and meticulously tracking bills and invoices
- Conducted detailed inspections and reviews of projects to ensure compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations
- Implemented effective project management practices, contributing to overall success and efficiency of project delivery.
Sales Agent
Baga Auto Sales
04.2009 - 01.2018
- Facilitated vehicle purchases and sales, applying strategic budget analysis to optimize financial performance
- Coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
- Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
- Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2024
Associate In Arts For Transfer - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06.2018
Associate in Science for Transfer - Business Administration
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06.2018
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Leadership
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Client Relationship Building
- Project Scoping
- Business Assessment
- Analytical skills
Certification
- Business Information Systems, 2012
- Project Management Professional (PMP)- Candidate, Expected December, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Sales Executive
Phoenix Faith LLC
07.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator
Benchmark Construction
04.2019 - 01.2021
Project Administrator
Alva Matter
05.2015 - 01.2019
Sales Agent
Baga Auto Sales
04.2009 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University Long Beach
Associate In Arts For Transfer - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Associate in Science for Transfer - Business Administration
Long Beach City College
- Business Information Systems, 2012
- Project Management Professional (PMP)- Candidate, Expected December, 2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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