Kattie Saunders
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Forward-thinking project manager with over 6 years of experience in assisting and leading projects, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with project team members, clients and other stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Development Project Manager
Pittsylvania County
Chatham, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Works with the State, Federal Government, and local businesses to obtain reporting documentation that is due in accordance with performance agreements; Ensures all grant obligations are being met.
- Works with engineering firms, renowned consultants, and legal counsel throughout the life cycle of multiple projects.
- Serves as key staff member for setting the agenda and recording minutes for the Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority.
- Participates and leads prospect meetings to obtain the necessary information for next steps in the life cycle of projects.
- Develops and implement's project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Facilitates meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
- Directs activities for complex, routine and special strategic, enterprise-wide projects.
- Negotiates with project stakeholders to obtain resources or materials.
- Prepares written summaries and briefings detailing key points from meetings with external stakeholders.
- Responsible for all data entry and maintenance of the Economic Development Department’s CRM system (Cobblestone Software).
- Serves as staff for the two Regional Industrial Facility Authorities that the County is a member of, as well as for the County’s Industrial Development Authority.
- Delegates work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitors project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Partners with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Participates in meetings with external stakeholders to discuss ongoing projects and provide updates on progress.
- Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
- Manages communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
- Provides direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
Southeast Marketing Assistant
Dewberry
Danville, VA
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
- Provided accurate, up-to-date information to external parties through emails, phone calls and in-person interactions.
- Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
- Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.
- Was responsible for a variety of proposal types including state and local proposals, SF330’s, design-build proposals, technical proposals, qualification packages, and oral presentations.
- Performed QA/QC to ensure proposals and other marketing materials are compliant, accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
- Prepared marketing collateral including OnePagers, leave behinds, and other marketing materials.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) entry, editing, and reporting.
- Supported marketing in day-to-day efforts.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events and tradeshows.
- Collaborated with marketing team on new ideas and directions to support events and customer communication projects.
- Was able to represent the firm appropriately with teaming partners and subcontractors, at conferences, and business networking opportunities.
- Performed content management duties to upkeep shared drives and content libraries.
- Complied with corporate standards to present a consistent appearance/style for all presentation graphics, proposals, resumes, and collateral materials.
- Compiled and edited proposal materials, including verifying, and formatting proposal information for RFI's.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Averett University
Danville, VA05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Danville Community College
Danville, VA05.2015
Skills
- Document Management
- Schedule Management
- Project tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Project development and lifecycle
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Economic Development Institute, The University of Oklahoma, - [2023] Courses Completed:
-Georgia Tech Basic Economic Development Course (2.55 Continuing Education Units awarded)
-Economic Development Credit Analysis (24 credits)
-Real Estate Development and Reuse (16 credits)
Timeline
Economic Development Project Manager
Pittsylvania County
06.2021 - Current
Southeast Marketing Assistant
Dewberry
04.2019 - 05.2021
MBA - Business Administration
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Averett University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Danville Community College
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