Lauren Herman
Green Lane,PA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Spear Excavating, LLC
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Handled all aspects of sitework construction projects from start to finish (project buyout, contract review, purchase order generation/issuance, cost/issue all project change orders, submittals, LEED, project closeout/warranty)
- Managed projects ranging from $100,000 to $4,000,000, ensuring projects finished within budget and on schedule
- Worked with owner/customer to develop project scope of work and define terms of contract
- Created and maintained project schedules
- Issued all purchase orders to vendors to materials needed for project, including take-off
- Issued all submittals to owner/customer for approval, created and maintained submittal log to track
- Created/issued/scheduled all subcontracts for project
- Costed/created/issued all change orders for any changes (add/deduct) to project scope
- Closed out projects per owner/customer specifications (warranties, attic stock, as-builts, etc)
- Served as the main point of contact for project-related inquiries
- Created and issued all monthly project payment requisitions, followed up on payment as needed (handled all collections for project)
Accounts/Credit Collections Manager
Steven Kempf Building Materials
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed all aspects of accounting department
- Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures
- Led month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial statements
- Streamlined accounts payable process by implementing automated invoice processing
- Prepared detailed financial reports for project management
- Managed cash flow projections
- Oversaw all payroll processing
- Negotiated payment/discount terms with all suppliers/vendors
- Managed intercompany transactions including reconciliations across multiple entities
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisted in the preparation of annual audited financial statements
- Managed fixed asset accounting
- Performed cost analysis on all projects
- Handled all accounts receivables/collections
- Handled all accounts payables/invoice entry/check-runs
Assistant Project Manager
Oldcastle Precast
05.2001 - 11.2018
- Assisted in the coordination and management of daily on-site duties, ensuring timely and efficient project execution.
- Prepared and maintained accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, and change orders
- Supported project managers in the development and implementation of project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Managed project schedules, tracked progress, and identified potential issues, proactively recommending solutions
- Assisted in the procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and order placement
- Assisted in the coordination of site logistics, including material deliveries, equipment placement, and waste removal
- Reviewed and approved all vendor invoices for project specific material, ensuring accuracy of pricing
Education
Bachelor's of Accounting -
DeSales University
Center ValleySkills
- Project management
- Project scheduling
- Project tracking
- Schedule management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Document management
- Scope management
- Project scope
- Contract management
- Project closure
- Purchasing and procurement
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable software
- Financial reporting
- Credit card reconciliation
- Invoice auditing
- Accounts payable expertise
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Journal entries expertise
- Purchase order management
- General ledger accounting
- Invoice processing
- Collections expertise
- Transaction processing
- Financial records and reporting
- Accounts receivable
- Collections experience
- Payment negotiations
- Statement preparation
- Credit control
- Aging balance management
- Invoice statements
- Aging report creation
- Intuit quickbooks
- Certified payroll professional (CPP)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Project Manager
Spear Excavating, LLC
01.2022 - 02.2024
Accounts/Credit Collections Manager
Steven Kempf Building Materials
12.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Project Manager
Oldcastle Precast
05.2001 - 11.2018
Bachelor's of Accounting -
DeSales University