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ProjectManager

Makayla Kelly

San Marcos,Texas

Summary

Versatile Project Manager with proven record of successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues and client, monitoring project status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills. Adept at learning new tasks quickly to maximize project contributions. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Solid track record of consistently exceeding targets in productivity and work quality. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels at mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Always exploring ways to go above and beyond expected performance to support team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting
Austin, TX
02.2021 - Current
  • Promoted within company to serve as project manager due to demonstrated project leadership skills.
  • Successfully led all development stages of 15 multi-million-dollar federal projects for local government client
  • Managed the development of the project plan, resource plans, project schedules, risk mitigation plans and daily project deliverables.
  • Defined project goals and scope, translated business needs into technical terms, prepared detailed work breakdown structures and instilled shared accountability for achieving project milestones.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Developed and initiated projects, manage costs, and monitor performance.
  • Achieved 100% of project deadlines by coordinating with staff and contractors to manage performance.
  • Worked with a cross functional and diverse team of business users and developers to enable accurate communication of requirements and ensure consensus.
  • Organized weekly task review meetings and prepare and presented status reports to senior management.

Senior Project Consultant

CohnReznick
Austin, TX
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • 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.

Project Consultant

CohnReznick
Austin, TX
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provided coordination support for the Project Management Team as needed (i.e. coordination and distribution of meeting notes as required, coordination of agendas, document support, etc.).
  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Planning and Tracking
  • Risk/ Contingency Management
  • Cross-functional Supervision
  • Client Relations
  • Microsoft Office and G-Suite Expert
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Training and Development
  • Team Building and Leadership

Timeline

Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting
02.2021 - Current

Senior Project Consultant

CohnReznick
05.2020 - 02.2021

Project Consultant

CohnReznick
05.2018 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Texas State University
Makayla Kelly