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Kayla Gray

Marion,IL

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Aisin
03.2020 - 11.2022
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for up to 30 projects at a time.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Self Employed

Self
11.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Account Manager

CLS (Now CLC Lodging)
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.

Administrative Assistant

L&B Direct
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.

Legal Assistant

VHB Law
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Work flow planning
  • Project tracking
  • Inventory Control
  • Procedure Development
  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Microsoft Office, University of Pikeville - 2016
  • Project Management Foundations, LinkedIn - 2024

Timeline

Self Employed

Self
11.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Aisin
03.2020 - 11.2022

Account Manager

CLS (Now CLC Lodging)

Administrative Assistant

L&B Direct

Legal Assistant

VHB Law

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