Resourceful Project Manager with 11 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
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Patty Kuras
Project Manager
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Persona Collection, Patty Kuras
Certified Life Coach
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate closely with clients to define clear, achievable goals that resonate with their values and desires
- Develop actionable plans that guide clients in taking progressive steps towards their personal and professional aspirations
- Employ proven strategies to help clients build unwavering self-confidence, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and recognize their strengths
- Foster continuous motivation by regularly reviewing and celebrating clients' progress towards their goals
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
Cushman & Wakefield
Construction Project Manager
04.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scope of project.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
Yellow Kiss Boutique
Lead Buyer
10.2012 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Cushman & Wakefield
Facilities Project Manager
03.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
- Monitored full-cycle renovation project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Education
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
2008
University Overview
The Art Institute of Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Arts from Fashion/Apparel Design
2005
University Overview
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Creative Thinking
- Cross-Training Skills
- Project Scope Analysis
- Project Development
- Client Rapport-Building
- Project Deadlines
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Life Management
- Positive Communication Strategies
- Life Coaching
- Emotional Support
- Group Activities
- Growth Planning
- Role Playing
- Job Bidding
- Strategic Account Development
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Presentations
- Status Updates
- Workflow Planning
- Managing Subcontractors
- Processes and Procedures
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contract Management
- Team Bonding
- Punch Lists
- Subcontractor Relations
- Timely Project Completion
- Bid Reviewing
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You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
04.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Life Coach
Persona Collection, Patty Kuras
03.2021 - Current
Facilities Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
03.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Buyer
Yellow Kiss Boutique
10.2012 - 06.2022
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Associate of Arts from Fashion/Apparel Design