Hi, I’m
Laura McConnell
Senior Project Manager
Grimes,Iowa
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Manager with a proven track record with more than 12 years of experience. Adept at driving process improvements and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in project planning, team leadership and excellent at mentoring junior staff. Continuously deliver successful project outcomes while navigating challenges effectively. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving strategic goals.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
KRM Development LLC
Executive Administration
04.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Oversaw two CEO email accounts and calendars to ensure optimal time management
- Maintained accurate records regarding payroll processing, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks as needed. Main point of contact and process for all HR tasks.
- Implemented new benefit administration process and benefit options for all employees
- Created and facilitated company training sessions for customers to highlight the custom home building process
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth
- Coordinated, managed budgets, and executed successful company events.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, timelines, and prior event details for streamlined future execution
Aptia Acquired From Mercer
Senior Project Manger
03.2024 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Led Process Improvement for Project Management Team; identifying need for improvement, creating process or documentation required and presenting and training to the Project Management team.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular project status reports to leadership
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Managed successful project transitions.
Mercer
Senior Project Manager
10.2007 - 03.2024
Job overview
- See Aptia job description
Education
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls
Bachelor of Arts from Training & Development, Leadership And Coaching
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Cross-functional communication
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Multi-project management
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership & collaboration
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
- Forrest Performance Group Sales Warrior Badge
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
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