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ProjectManager

Liz Vawdrey

Coalville,UT

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with 10 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical, and reliable. Proficient in understanding client requirements, planning project schedules, and coordinating team initiative. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Henriksen Butler
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019 - Current
  • Issue purchase orders, track shipments and phase furniture install according to vendor ship date, client ready date and construction timelines.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission overseeing upwards of 5 million in revenue per year.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.

Project Coordinator

Henriksen Butler
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
  • Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
  • 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.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results

Account Executive

Barebones Living
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Managed sales cycle from first contact to established customer sale and maintained solid customer base.
  • • Learned and aligned with strategic goals of each customer leading to 23% increase in product feature adoption.
  • Reviewed accounts monthly to monitor and track customer satisfaction and complaints.
  • Identified client business needs by gaining understanding of goals, objectives and processes.
  • Maximized revenue by servicing accounts and proposing new products and services to established customers.
  • Presented key decision-makers with new and updated account strategies.
  • Presented product concepts and offerings to clients based on established specifications and preferences.

Front Office Manager /Dog Care Provider

Park City Pet Resort
Park City, UT
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
  • Coordinated schedules to optimize care for multiple pets and team members each day.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.

Senior Project Manager

Rastar Digital Marketing
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • • Increased profits 20% and client satisfaction 50% by developing, initiating, and managing production team responsible for identifying and re-working missing and/or damaged product.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for multiple commercial, office, residential and public works projects.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
  • Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walk throughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
  • Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
  • Maintained strict budgetary control on key accounts ranging from $500k per year to $10mm per year and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Raster Digital Marketing
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2008 - 04.2011
  • Managed over 2MM in total company revenue, securing 35% growth in client purchases.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
  • Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.

Account Manager

Rastar Digital Marketing
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Liaised between account holders and various departments.
  • Listened attentively to client feedback and worked with product development team to introduce new services.
  • Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.

Education

GED -

Hillcrest High School
Sandy, Utah
05.1994

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Workflow Planning
  • Punch Lists
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Submittal Preparation
  • Timelines and Milestones
  • Engaging Stakeholders
  • Site Visits
  • Drawings Review
  • Best Practices and Methodologies

Timeline

Project Manager

Henriksen Butler
05.2019 - Current

Project Coordinator

Henriksen Butler
11.2017 - 05.2019

Account Executive

Barebones Living
05.2016 - 10.2017

Front Office Manager /Dog Care Provider

Park City Pet Resort
02.2015 - 05.2016

Senior Project Manager

Rastar Digital Marketing
09.2011 - 07.2014

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Raster Digital Marketing
03.2008 - 04.2011

Account Manager

Rastar Digital Marketing
06.2005 - 03.2008

GED -

Hillcrest High School

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