Kimberly Black
Houston,TX
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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
L.U.G. LivingUnderGrace
Lubbock, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Project Manager, Client Services
Audio-video Freelancer
United States
02.2010 - 08.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.
- Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets and sales plans for business segments.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
Event Coordinator
Freelancer
Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
03.2010 - 07.2022
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
Skills
- Staff Retention
- Staff Training
- VMware vCenter Servers
- Budget Administration
- Expense Reports
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Contract Development
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Contract Management
- Residential Construction
- Budget Preparation
- Baseline Schedules Creation
- Project Scope Analysis
- Sales and Marketing
- Project Development
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Concrete Estimation
- Data Review
- Client Relations
- Functional and Business Requirements
- Workflow Planning
- Increasing Savings
- Project Drawings
- Workforce Scheduling
- Restoration Projects
- Subcontractor Relations
- Job Bidding
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Managing Subcontractors
- Punch Lists
- Presentations
- Project Deadlines
- Personnel Management
- Business Development
- Labor Cost Controls
- Leadership
- Diverse Market
- Customer Experience
- Quality Production
- Job Assignments
- Overseeing Events
- Budget Analysis
- Non-Profit Management
- Team Leadership
- Quality Checks
- Communication Skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Project Manager
L.U.G. LivingUnderGrace
09.2021 - Current
Event Coordinator
Freelancer
03.2010 - 07.2022
Project Manager, Client Services
Audio-video Freelancer
02.2010 - 08.2022