Kelly Beard
Management Professional
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance, Project and Contract Management professional offering twenty years of cross-functional experience in managing procurement, risk, policy development and strategic planning with paralegal experience. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation as well as efficient relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Design Associate
Duke Energy
Kissimmee, FLorida
07.2021 - Current
- Manage and report KPI processes, interfacing with team to maintain company compliance decreasing past due accounts by 50%.
- Present to management monthly KPI scores, compiling scores for look ahead.
- Together with colleagues support teams of field managers Develop and maintain efficient and successful client relationships.
- Work with all stakeholder levels of organization to ensure company vision is recognized thru improved processes.
- Develop and execute improvements to documentation used company-wide.
Compliance Manager - Orlando Int'l Airport Project
Anser Advisory
Orlando, FL
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Participated in contract administration and management support on client's behalf.
- Acted as liaison between Owner, Project Controls and General Contractors to enforce contracts.
- Assisted with approvals and signatures for change management.
- Delivered construction subject matter expertise for internal and external stakeholders on company, client and regulatory compliance best practices, quality control and vetting 20 - 30 change orders weekly.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, making recommendations in change management.
- Employed cost effective strategies for funding, change order review and reconciliation.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Verified consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement.
Project Manager
Excolo Construction
Oakland, CA
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commissioning.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Contributed to clients requesting additional work through company 50% of time.
Project Engineer - Apple Campus II Construction
Holder Construction Thru Randstad Engineering
Cupertino, CA
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Liaised with solar and MEP managers to address supplier performance issues and develop solutions.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications for solar arrays at $5B, net zero, Apple Campus II Project,.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress timely work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, commissioning and training.
- Built constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Project Engineer - Data Centers/Banks
DEB Construction
Pleasanton, CA
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Procured trades for over 100 projects in 2 years.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
Education
No Degree - PMP Certification
University of Amherst
Amherst, MANo Degree - Project Management Certification
UC Davis
Sacramento, CABachelor of Arts - Communications And Rhetoric
University of Akron
Akron, OHParalegal Certification
Hammel College
Akron, OHSkills
- Calculations and Analysis
- Business Controls
- Compliance Evaluations
- KPI Metrics
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Risk Management
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Legal Issue Resolution
- Procurement/Vendor Selection
- Specification Compliance
- Contractor/Supplier Oversight
- Change Management Process
- Renewable Energy
Timeline
Engineering Design Associate
Duke Energy
07.2021 - Current
Compliance Manager - Orlando Int'l Airport Project
Anser Advisory
11.2017 - 07.2020
Project Manager
Excolo Construction
07.2017 - 11.2017
Project Engineer - Apple Campus II Construction
Holder Construction Thru Randstad Engineering
07.2015 - 07.2017
Project Engineer - Data Centers/Banks
DEB Construction
07.2013 - 07.2015
No Degree - PMP Certification
University of Amherst
No Degree - Project Management Certification
UC Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Rhetoric
University of Akron
Paralegal Certification
Hammel College
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