Lauren Davis
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Specialist adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Skilled in budget management and cost monitoring, with a history of identifying process improvements that significantly enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Settlement Analyst
THE ENERGY AUTHORITY, INC.
Jacksonville, FL , FL
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve settlement discrepancies.
- Utilized software tools for tracking and reconciling energy trades.
- Identified process improvements to enhance operational efficiency within settlements.
- Ensured timely completion of settlements by monitoring deadlines set by clients or regulatory bodies.
- Performed reconciliations between multiple systems to ensure accuracy of data entry into the system.
- Investigated discrepancies in accounts and identified potential resolutions.
- Built and strengthened client relationships to form long-lasting, profitable bonds.
Executive Director
NAIOP Northeast Florida
12.2021 - Current
- Strategically plan multiple projects while keeping records of event progress, budgets, and deliverables.
- Regularly communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress, changes, and updates.
- Build and facilitate six project teams throughout the year and ensure team members have necessary support to complete their tasks.
- Identify risks and develop mitigating strategies.
- Created a business improvement processes with new CRM software.
- Analyze project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Apply problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Negotiate and manage third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Researched competitors and other NAIOP organizations to build reports of rising trends in trade associations.
Educator
Saint Johns County School District
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Track student data using Excel spreadsheets.
- Tailored learning to individual student needs based on data.
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2019
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling the joy of learning and discovery.
- Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance the learning experience.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
- Selected as Teacher of the Year by fellow teachers.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, City of Jacksonville
06.2003 - 07.2004
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency
- Supported coworkers and staff with daily tasks to enhance workflow.
- Received Employee of the Month award for exceptional performance and contributions to team success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2003
Skills
- Transaction Analysis
- Compliance Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Risk & Issue Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Project Development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Team Facilitator
- Stakeholder communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Relationship management
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster ID: 001491020
Obtaining PMP certification by July 2023
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Networking onlyWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$110000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Settlement Analyst
THE ENERGY AUTHORITY, INC.
06.2023 - Current
Executive Director
NAIOP Northeast Florida
12.2021 - Current
Educator
Saint Johns County School District
08.2019 - 11.2021
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, City of Jacksonville
06.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bowling Green State University