Lydia Hodshire
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated and focused Project Management with over 15 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in AutoCad Software, people skills, following company's protocols and deadlines. Take ongoing train to master new concepts, technology and best practices that will benefit my department, the company and myself.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Project Manager
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Effective managing medium to large scale projects. For instants; Clinic Renovation and Clinical Pathology Lab Renovation.
- Well establish experience with the planning formulation of design alternatives and solutions for projects; provides cost estimates and may coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
- Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls and quality-control provisions.
- Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by contractors and support staff.
- Experience with creating and interpreting proposed designs, drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required functions and/or institutional standard, and initiates revision where appropriated; advises clients as to how best to achieve required results.
- Effective with management of project operations and ensuring in compliance with design specifications.
- Experience with establishing performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that requirements are being met; prepares project specifications and coordinates procurement, as appropriate.
- Authorize the issuance of purchase orders and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment.
- Responsible for direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of institutional operations.
- Establish construction and project progress reports and presentations to management and assist in collecting, analyzing, and summarizing construction and budget data trends.
- Inspect, approve, and accept completed project, ensuring conformance with required standards, building and life safety code, and architectural/engineering specifications.
Facilities Project Associate 2
MPI Research
Mattawan, MI
12.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted visual inspections of project locations to verify and document existing conditions.
- Created sketches, layouts and notes for project requests.
- Contributed design modifications to facilitate quality of product.
- Assisted engineers regarding drafting model accuracy, design and standards.
- Monitored subcontractor work progress and provide feedback to engineers.
- Scheduled, coordinated and directed installation of furnishings by furniture crew team members.
- Mentored facilities project assistants and interns.
Research Associate 2
MPI Research
Mattawan, MI
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Compiled and organized research data to produce reports.
- Organized and maintained records, inventory and materials.
- Identified and resolved data issues to drive accuracy and integrity.
- Reviewed protocol and examination database.
Research Assistant 1
MPI Research
Mattawan, MI
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
- Monitored experiments and maintained detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- Reviewed protocol and examination procedures.
Interior Designer
DBI Business Interior
East Lansing, MI
07.1999 - 06.2007
- Interviewed clients and assisted their needs
- Developed the ongoing goals and need of the clients
- Estimated project cost
- Render layout, floor plans and detailed furniture
- Constructed written specifications
- Prepared Contract documents and bidding procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Proficient with AutoCad, Excel Spreadsheet, and Microsoft word
- Teams, OneNote, and Zoom
- Familiar with State of Michigan Building codes
- Design coordination
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Refuge Services
- Comstock Community Center
- Sunday School Teacher
- Lansing Home Tour Program- Lansing Neighborhood Association
- Volunteered with YMCA Culture Awareness Program
- Sister City International Program/Asan International Program
- Volunteer for Mother to Mother Peer Support in Penang
- Member, Alumni Western Michigan University
- Western Michigan University Ambassador
- Chrystal Grady Home Economics Scholarship
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Dean's List
- Whitney Moore Young, Junior Scholars
Timeline
Facilities Project Manager
Charles River Laboratories
01.2019 - 03.2024
Facilities Project Associate 2
MPI Research
12.2014 - 12.2018
Research Associate 2
MPI Research
06.2010 - 04.2012
Research Assistant 1
MPI Research
04.2008 - 05.2010
Interior Designer
DBI Business Interior
07.1999 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Western Michigan University