Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Volunteer Experience
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Marian George

Kansas City,MO

Summary

A highly skilled and motivated Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully initiating, planning, executing, and closing projects. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise in project management to drive organizational success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Total Quality Improvement Solutions
03.2021 - Current
  • Successfully managed a portfolio of projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, including tasks, timelines, resources, and budgets, using MS Project and SharePoint.
  • Coordinated with agency business and IT staff to identify project dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
  • Monitored project progress, resolved issues, and managed changes to ensure project success.
  • Provided clear and concise reporting to stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.
  • Led project closure process, conducting post-project evaluations and documenting lessons learned.
  • Managed vendor contracts, negotiating terms and ensuring compliance with established standards.

Project Management Office Support

Aldersgate Village, Inc, Health Center Concierge
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assisted the Project Management Office in portfolio management activities, including project prioritization and resource allocation.
  • Maintained project management tools and practices, ensuring their accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Supported the implementation of new processes and tools, driving stakeholder buy-in and compliance.

Teller II

Emprise Bank Lawrence
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained strict compliance with banking standards, regulations and laws
  • Identified suspected fraud based on behavioral and transaction markers.

Leasing Consultant

Rockland West Apartments Lawrence
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Connected with prospective leads via telephone, email and in-person
  • Engaged community members through special events and one-on-one support.

Assistant Salon Director

Sun Tan City Shawnee
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Encouraged salon team growth and engagement and verified attendance in company-required training programs and classes
  • Identified underperforming metrics and developed growth strategies leveraging company programs, tools and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Communications - Communications -

University of Kansas Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas
05.2025

High School diploma -

Augusta High School
Augusta, Kansas
05.2014

Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities to evaluate project compliance, identify issues and risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Collaborative approach to working effectively with team members, vendors, and other project stakeholders
  • Strong leadership abilities to provide guidance and oversight, influence project outcomes positively, and negotiate and manage vendor contracts effectively
  • Adaptability to respond to evolving project needs, organizational changes, and unexpected challenges using change management skills
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Processes and procedures
  • Agile Methodology
  • Conflict Management

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters International- Member
  • American Society of Quality- Member

Certification

  • Certified ISO and AS 9100 Auditor since 2018

Volunteer Experience

Kansas City Public Library - Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE) Volunteers
Volunteering with refugees and immigrants is an enriching experience of building community with a culturally diverse group of people. As a RISE volunteer, I am able to help prospective citizens and English language learners understand the importance of becoming an active, informed community member. 

Timeline

Project Manager

Total Quality Improvement Solutions
03.2021 - Current

Project Management Office Support

Aldersgate Village, Inc, Health Center Concierge
03.2019 - 03.2021

Teller II

Emprise Bank Lawrence
03.2018 - 12.2018

Leasing Consultant

Rockland West Apartments Lawrence
08.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Salon Director

Sun Tan City Shawnee
07.2016 - 08.2017

High School diploma -

Augusta High School
  • Certified ISO and AS 9100 Auditor since 2018

Bachelor of Communications - Communications -

University of Kansas Lawrence
Marian George