Olivia Tchinnis
Lansdowne,PA
Summary
Focused Project Manager with 8+ years in the field, adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Children's Literacy Initiative
05.2022 - Current
- Streamlined project processes using Agile methods when joining mid-year projects. (Ex: I became the PM for a 5-year grant project during Year 3 where the project was set to blow most of the budget before the year was over. With major team effort, I was able to course correct the project/budget within Years 3 and 4, ending the project with only a $3k overage, vs. the $51k it was going to be.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
Project Coordinator
Children's Literacy Initiative
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing 2 new organizational tools and software to cut budget costs in our events sector.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project's success.
- Assisted in developing training materials and organized workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within the organization.
Project Associate
Children's Literacy Initiative
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Reduced project timeline for successful delivery by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Strengthened team dynamics through regular feedback sessions, resulting in increased productivity and improved performance.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined key objectives, milestones, and resource allocation for timely completion.
- Supported project managers in the execution of large-scale projects, effectively coordinating tasks among cross-functional teams.
- Streamlined data collection processes by implementing efficient tracking systems, leading to more accurate reporting and analysis capabilities.
- Set up and managed 4 weekly team meetings, 2 bi-weekly.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Hospitality and Event Management
Johnson And Wales University
North Miami05.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Work Flow Planning
- Schedule Management
- Logistics Management
- Data Analysis
- Document Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
- Client Rapport
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Contract Management
- Team Bonding
- Staff Retention
- Staff Training
- Client Relations
- Project Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Coordinate Events
- Company Branding
- Guest Relations
- Managing Live Events
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Coordination
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Catering Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Mentorship
Affiliations
- LGBTQ+ Founding Committee Member
- 6 Years Running Company Holiday Gift Drive
Certification
AI, Canva, Concur, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Monday.com, Salesforce, Tableau, Teams, Trello, Zoom
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
Thomas Jefferson
Timeline
Project Manager
Children's Literacy Initiative
05.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Children's Literacy Initiative
11.2017 - 06.2022
Project Associate
Children's Literacy Initiative
06.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelors Degree - Hospitality and Event Management
Johnson And Wales University
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