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Nicole Y. Castillo

Roseville,California

Summary

Versatile and results-driven Projects Specialist with a strong background in construction coordination, electrical supply chain management, and project operations. Adept at orchestrating large-scale projects, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A natural leader with expertise in procurement, contract negotiations, scheduling, and stakeholder management. Recognized for delivering on-time, on-budget projects by fostering collaboration between clients, contractors, and field teams while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrative Project Coordinator II

HDR
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Department of Water Resources | Architecture/Engineering Water Business Group
  • Facilitated seamless communication between engineering, procurement, and field teams, reducing operational bottlenecks
  • Coordinated project deliverables and reporting, task order management in alignment with contractual and compliance requirements
  • Spearheaded quality assurance and quality control initiatives, ensuring high standards of adherence to safety protocols
  • Implemented streamlined reporting structures, enabling improved project tracking and decision-making using Smartsheet, Sharepoint, ProjectWise and Microsoft BI

Executive Coordinator

Green Galaxy Homes
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Green Galaxy Builders | Real Estate & Construction
  • Directed real estate manufactured homes, overseeing procurement, scheduling, and on-site coordination
  • Directed a range of projects within the financial scope of $250 to $1 million.
  • Designed and led data-driven marketing and B2B engagement strategies, increasing market share in the industry
  • Conducted market trend analysis to adjust procurement strategies, reducing material costs and ensuring timely deliveries
  • Streamlined workflows, reducing project timelines by 20%.

Senior Project Manager II

Electeical Wholesale Distribution
01.2000 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Alameda Electric | Independent Electrical Supply | Bell Electrical Supply
  • Directed large-scale electrical wholesale initiatives, ensuring smooth procurement, logistics, and construction project support
  • Assisted in cost estimation, bidding, and project take-offs
  • Managed bid processes and contract negotiations, securing competitive pricing for high-value projects
  • Directed the logistics process to ensure on-time receipt of electrical parts and materials.
  • Developed cost-effective procurement solutions, driving 25% savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
  • Processed change orders and field work proposals, coordinating pricing adjustments with project stakeholders
  • Developed strong vendor relationships, negotiating cost-effective procurement strategies

Education

High School Diploma -

DeAnza College

Business Analytics

University of Phoenix

Microsoft Specialist

LEED Certification

Agile Project Management

Skills

  • Cost Estimation
  • Budgeting
  • Submittals
  • O&M’s
  • Procurement
  • Tracking
  • Scheduling
  • Client Services
  • Lighting Sales
  • RFI’s
  • Change Order Management
  • Logistics
  • Distribution
  • Project Planning
  • Execution
  • Quality Control
  • Risk Management
  • Problem Solver
  • Opportunity Optimizer
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Pronto
  • ProjectWise
  • Eclipse
  • Accubid Trimble
  • Bluebeam
  • Adobe
  • Smartsheet
  • SharePoint
  • Agile Project Management

Affiliations

Toastmasters International

Cover Letter

02/17/25, Redwood Group Hiring Manager, Application for Electrical Project Assistant, To Whom it May Concern, I am excited to apply for the Electrical Project Assistant position at Redwood Electric Group. With 15+ years of experience in electrical distribution, I have honed my skills in budgeting, material procurement, RFIs, and vendor coordination. My expertise in overseeing project lifecycles, from initiation to completion, aligns well with the requirements of this role. In my previous roles at Independent Electric Supply, Alameda Electric, Bell Electrical, and Buckles-Smith, I successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring seamless coordination between contractors, vendors, and field teams. I take pride in my ability to problem-solve, optimize workflows, and maintain strong client relationships. My proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating tools like Accubid Trimble has allowed me to efficiently manage documentation, financials, and scheduling. I am particularly drawn to this opportunity at Redwood because of its reputation for excellence in the industry. I am also familiar with some of REG's ongoing operations in Sacramento, including the Railyards Hospital job site and the Roseville office, which reinforces my enthusiasm for contributing to your team. I am eager to bring my project management expertise and technical skills to contribute to your team’s success. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your company’s goals. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Nicole Castillo

Timeline

Senior Administrative Project Coordinator II

HDR
04.2024 - Current

Executive Coordinator

Green Galaxy Homes
01.2020 - 01.2023

Senior Project Manager II

Electeical Wholesale Distribution
01.2000 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

DeAnza College

Business Analytics

University of Phoenix

Microsoft Specialist

LEED Certification

Agile Project Management
Nicole Y. Castillo