Gina Espina
Project Manager
Sarasota,FL
Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 6 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita- NeuroRestorative
Sarasota, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
- Implemented emergency response protocols effectively during crisis situations to protect the safety of both clients and staff members.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulations by conducting regular audits of client files and documentation practices.
- Developed and maintained a constructive partnership with external agencies to support clients'' involvement in recreational, educational, and vocational programs.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care provision.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all aspects of client care to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members by providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and modeling best practices in direct support.
- Improved overall quality of care by conducting regular assessments, updating care plans, and communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Led group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and personal growth among clients while fostering a sense of community within the residential setting.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Served as an advocate for patients within the mental health system by communicating their needs clearly and effectively to other professionals involved in their care journey.
- Reduced PTSD symptoms for clients through targeted exposure therapy sessions.
- Advised families on supportive strategies for aiding loved ones recovering from trauma events or PTSD symptoms at home.
- Provided crisis intervention, assisting individuals in overcoming immediate challenges and developing safety plans.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques aimed at changing patterns of thinking or behavior that may be contributing to clients'' difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
- Maintained detailed case notes for effective documentation, enabling review of progress and adjustments to treatment strategies as needed.
- Supported clients in processing traumatic memories using EMDR techniques, promoting healthier emotional responses and reduced distress levels.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
Project Manager
Global Sanchez
Bradenton, FL
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Estimate and negotiate project scope of work with client.
- CAD and revit drawing.
- Project timelines through diligent scheduling, resource allocation, and proactive issue resolution.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful completion of complex engineering projects within budget constraints.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by coordinating with stakeholders, setting priorities, and providing progress updates.
- Established strong working relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels and promptly addressing concerns or issues that arose during the course of a project.
- Assisted with quality inspections and document editing.
- Coordinated engineering team for commercial and residential projects in development.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- QC projects 30,60,90 design to meet client requirements and vision.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Reviewed construction project design submittals for accuracy.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Developed project design 30,60,90 and presentations for clients to seek construction approval.
- Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers.
- Created detailed scope of work to kickoff design team.
- Estimation of development tasks, project design, risk identification
- Created quality management plan, developed and maintained project documentation and oversaw project design.
Project Manager
Florida Regional Builders
Tampa, Florida
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and subcontractors for 16 Projects and completed 15 Projects.
- Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $23,000 to $1,100.000
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Supervised day-to-day activities to subcontractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Managed projects by working effectively with subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Oversaw attendance record, handled pay for subcontractors and ordered new materials for sites.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in Contract forman before planning or delegating days work to team of 10-15 employees.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Project Coordinator
Holliday Group LLC
Sarasota, FL
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Agreement Construction Management Warranty
- Change Order, OCO, NTO COI Close-Out Book Project Administration
- Certificates of Insurance, Worker comp,Lien Release,Drug-Free Workplace handbook
- Handbook Permit Website Administrator
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel
- Facilitated communication between internal and external project stakeholders to keep all parties well-informed.
- Prepared and maintained departmental and construction contracts and invoices and submitted them for payment
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Processed and filed construction punch lists, contractor progress reports, and monthly architectural reports.
- Prepared and maintained departmental and construction contracts and invoices and submitted them for payment.
- Provided assistance with the preparations of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Project Manager
Signature Marble and Granite
SARASOTA, FL
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Data entry, Appointment setting, Call potential sales leads
- Calculate pricing for granite or quartz
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Life Skills Coach
NeuroInternational
Sarasota, FL
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Mentoring and encouraging clients who may have a history of substance abuse,
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cognitive and developmental disabilities, behavioral episodes, etc
- Maintain documentation of client goals, medical, emotional, vocational, behavioral
- Help clients with personal long and short-term goals and encourage and help them to work on them.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Strengthened overall program effectiveness by actively participating in staff training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by coordinating activities, transportation, and providing necessary support during outings.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members by providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and modeling best practices in direct support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate interventions for medical or psychiatric conditions affecting client wellbeing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
Strayer University
Washington, DC2012
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Commercial Projects
- Scope Development
- Excel
- Procore
- Project management software
- Quickbooks
- Bid Preparation
- Change Orders
- Planning and Design
- Building Site Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Contract Coordination
- Subcontractor Management
- Budget Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Estimating
- Cost Management
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- AutoCAD Knowledge
- Sales and Marketing
- Accounting Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita- NeuroRestorative
05.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Global Sanchez
11.2022 - 04.2024
Project Manager
Florida Regional Builders
08.2020 - 10.2022
Project Coordinator
Holliday Group LLC
02.2019 - 08.2020
Project Manager
Signature Marble and Granite
04.2016 - 03.2018
Life Skills Coach
NeuroInternational
06.2012 - 01.2016
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Strayer University
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