Katherine Ruark
New York,New York
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in project controls, data analysis, and government processes. Seeking a position in project controls to apply my expertise in project tracking, financial administration, and data analysis to deliver operational excellence. Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to solve complex problems; adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Analytics Associate, Business Operations
NYCEDC
New York, New York
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented new Asset Management budgeting and planning processes, analyzing and correcting property budgets, City capital funding requests, the budget forecasts, and business plans, resulting in over $8 million in department expense savings
- Developed proprietary Power BI and Power Apps tools for project managers to report on all project-related data, develop critical path models, and identify financial savings
- Championed digital transformation initiatives and training methods, significantly improving operational workflows for department project controls processes.
- Monitored actual vs. planned performance data to determine variances from original plan and established tracking systems to monitor progress against goals and deadlines.
Senior Project Controls Analyst
NYCEDC
New York, New York
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Analyzed monthly invoices and budgets from construction management for documentation accuracy and adherence to contract and insurance compliance
- Drafted, reviewed, and processed contract amendments, award letters, change orders, and task orders, facilitating their execution and approval to maintain project progress
- Guided Project Managers through NYCEDC and City funding and approvals processes on a portfolio worth over $300 million, maintaining project schedules and cash flow.
- Analyzed and tracked project costs, budgets, and forecasts to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures, and identified cost savings opportunities through analysis of historical trends in spending patterns across multiple projects.
Content Manager
ACE Universe
New York, New York
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Spearheaded the development and launch of the new Drupal-based editorial site in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, product management, and web development teams
- Developed tone and strategy for editorial site, incorporating SEO and metadata best practices and documented all procedures to assist colleagues with accurate website development and maintenance.
- Worked closely with the talent, marketing, and artist management teams to curate hundreds of hours of compelling content across all events, and generated editorial calendars to schedule content posting, manage campaigns and track deadlines.
Sr. Content Coordinator
ReedPOP
Norwalk, CT
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned and launched the largest single day slate of professional programming for educators and librarians at The New York Public Library, which increased attendance approximately 110% in its second year
- Managed concurrent convention content plans through their life cycles including budgeting and scheduling; venue scouting; floor plan design; database and website updates; and travel bookings in conjunction with various departments
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders and analyzed historical attendance data in order to understand the business needs and objectives behind each content initiative and develop effective programming plans
- Assisted in the development of project plans including objectives, timelines, milestones, resources needed and budget estimates.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Business
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Florida
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Excel
- E-Builder
- MRI
- MS Project
- SAP Concur
- OSHA 10
- PL-300
- PMP in progress
Timeline
Strategic Analytics Associate, Business Operations
NYCEDC
04.2023 - Current
Senior Project Controls Analyst
NYCEDC
05.2021 - 04.2023
Content Manager
ACE Universe
10.2019 - 09.2020
Sr. Content Coordinator
ReedPOP
03.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Music Business
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Florida
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