Pooja Patel
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Results driven Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading high stakes projects in event production, experiential marketing, and commercial installations. Expertise in managing complex timelines, multimillion dollar logistics, and cross functional teams in fast paced environments. Recognized for strong ownership and risk mitigation, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
F2B Services
Hillsborough, New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end project execution for large scale national and international trade shows, managing logistics and schedules.
- Coordinated cross functional teams, vendors, and technicians to deliver digital and hardware solutions on tight deadlines.
- Oversaw procurement and shipping coordination to ensure timely delivery and installation of event assets.
- Developed QA testing plans for digital content, minimizing on-site failures and rework.
- Identified project risks and implemented mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns.
- Served as primary client contact, ensuring effective communication and successful project outcomes.
Assistant Project Manager
Specification Lighting Sales
New York, New York
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed schedules, budgets, and documentation for commercial lighting installation projects across multiple job sites.
- Oversaw submittals, RFIs, and change requests to ensure compliance with client specifications.
- Supported senior project managers in procurement and vendor coordination for timely installations.
- Implemented streamlined change-management processes to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
Project Coordinator
Mahogany, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Coordinated internal documentation and developed project schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted project managers with resource allocation, budgeting, and tracking timelines.
- Prepared and maintained contracts, reports, and project documentation for successful project delivery.
- Provided key administrative and operational support across multiple projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJSkills
- Project and program management
- Event operations and trade shows
- Vendor and stakeholder relations
- Budgeting and procurement
- Risk management and planning
- Schedule optimization
- Cross functional leadership
- Quality assurance testing
- Documentation and contract management
Certification
Generative AI
Timeline
Project Manager
F2B Services
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Specification Lighting Sales
04.2021 - 11.2023
Project Coordinator
Mahogany, Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Psychology
Raritan Valley Community College