Melissa Perry
Winfield,AL
Summary
Dynamic Project Coordinator with a proven track record at The City of Port St. Lucie, enhancing team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction through expert project management and strategic planning. Skilled in documentation management and fostering strong relationships, I consistently deliver projects on time, contributing to a 20% improvement in process efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
The City of Port St. Lucie
02.2014 - 11.2024
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Implemented change management processes that minimized disruptions while maintaining forward momentum on projects.
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
- Enhanced project scope definition processes, resulting in clearer project objectives and expectations from outset.
- Developed risk management plans that effectively minimized project disruptions, maintaining momentum in face of unforeseen challenges.
- Established feedback loop with clients post-project delivery, gathering insights that informed improvements in future projects.
- Led project documentation efforts, ensuring accurate and timely updates were accessible, significantly reducing information gaps.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project communication, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by organizing regular review meetings, leading to identification and implementation of key process optimizations.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by providing comprehensive weekly project updates and forecasts.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key project stakeholders through regular, transparent communication, securing their ongoing support and trust.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiative within projects, leading to more environmentally friendly practices and positive public relations outcomes.
- Pioneered use of virtual collaboration tools, enabling remote teams to work more cohesively and maintain project timelines.
- Streamlined procurement processes for project resources, cutting down on delays and fostering smoother project execution.
- Led resolution of critical project issues, mitigating risks and preventing significant delays in project milestones.
- Optimized resource allocation across projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials for on-time project completions.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- 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.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Education
GED -
Indian River College
Ft. Pierce, FLSkills
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Team coordination
- Project management
- Documentation management
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Project scheduling
- Customer service
- Workload management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Risk analysis and management
- Task delegation
- Customer management
- Quality assurance
- Data collection
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Event planning and execution
- Deadline adherence
- Resource coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Report development
- Research
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Cost management
- Cost control
- Subcontractor oversight
- Budget coordination
- Powerpoint presentations
- Remote team management
- Resource management
- Negotiations
- Continuous improvement
- Good judgment
- Organizational performance
- Project lifecycle
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Technical writing
- Resource mobilization
- Scope management
- Financial analysis
- Project regulations
- Product development
- Technical analysis
- Compliance enforcement
- Meeting facilitation
- Adobe applications
- Quote preparation
- Agile projects
- Strategic direction
- Hardware and software installation
- Design development
- Regulatory compliance
- Requirements writing
- Proposal development
- Status reporting
- Contract development
Timeline
Project Coordinator
The City of Port St. Lucie
02.2014 - 11.2024
GED -
Indian River College
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