Laura Lancaster
Kennebunk,ME
Summary
Organized and dependable with exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong aptitude for managing multiple initiatives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in project coordination and planning, budget management, client communication, research, status reporting, and cost control. Adept at handling high-pressure situations and effectively multitasking to meet diverse project demands
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Project Manager
MaineHealth
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
- Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing waterfall methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and collaboration on future projects.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues impacting project deadlines or budgets.
- Developed detailed project plans, outlining clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables for IT projects.
- Led and managed staff of project team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.
Project Coordinator
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
Project Assistant
Cornerstone Energy Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide project management support for various clientele across Oil & Gas (pipeline), Solar, and other Energy Infrastructure projects.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
- Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access to vital information during the lifecycle of projects.
- Assist PMs/Project leads in all aspects of project management including project planning, information gathering, progress, communication, status tracking, execution, observing, and follow-up. • Performed weekly cost tracking, budgeting, and administrative processes for various Energy Infrastructure projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH2008
Skills
Team Management
Mentoring and Coaching
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Managing Multiple Projects
Budgeting and Forecasting
Decision making
Problem solving
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Timeline
IT Project Manager
MaineHealth
09.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2021
Project Assistant
Cornerstone Energy Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Plymouth State University