Monica Jackson

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Provided detailed project status updates to senior leadership, stakeholders and executive management.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
• Led cross-functional teams in the execution of successful events, fostering collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

• Directed a staff of five managing contracts that produced an annual revenue of $1-1.5 million.
• Estimated project budgets and writing all necessary documentation for approval.
• Managed cost and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings.
• Overall project governance, including ensuring compliance to regulations.
• Tracking project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
• Administered project costs and scope to ensure completion within budget.
• Worked in collaboration with senior project managers to define project goals and establish a timeline and plan to achieve them.
• Led company internal meeting facilities and special events planning, moreover distributed meeting materials, evaluation forms, and post-meeting evaluations and summaries.
• Generated monthly reports after tracking program expenses and reviewed customer reimbursement protocols ensuring proper, timely, and accurate billing.
• Evaluated project success and ensured quality assurance and evaluated project risks at every stage.
• Handled customer concerns and secured the feedback for the improvement of delivery services.
• Execute on-time and under budget project management.

Project Manager 11/2008-04/2016

Senior Conference Manager/Team Lead 06/2005-

11/2008

Conference Manager 11/2003-06/2005

• Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
• Oversaw strategic goals and tactical decisions with weekly cross-function meetings.
• Analyzed success metrics after each event to measure performance against set goals enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimized resource allocation through the effective management of staff, volunteers, and third-party providers.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create engaging conference agendas, featuring relevant topics and expert speakers.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining milestone deadlines and deliverables for successful conference organization.
• Evaluated post-conference feedback from attendees, identifying areas of improvement for future events to enhance satisfaction rates.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of services essential for successful project completion.
• Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish realistic timelines.