Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Porcha McDaniel

College Park,GA

Summary

Experienced Assistant Project Manager skilled in overcoming complex obstacles with foresight. Communicates task expectations clearly and provides informed suggestions for process improvements. Demonstrates a strong understanding of quality management principles. Committed to fostering a safe and ethical work environment to support staff in achieving project objectives in line with organizational standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Quickbox Fullfillment Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage projects from procurement to commission.
  • Plan, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Negotiate and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Provide detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Verify quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Develop and implement project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Track project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Assistant Project Manager

Donco
05.2018 - 06.2023
  • Helping to coordinate and manage project task and deliverables.
  • Liaising with project stakeholders concerning project details and deliverables.
  • Assisting in the planning and implementation of projects
  • Analyzing data as required
  • Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates
  • Tracking and reporting project progress
  • Performing other duties assigned by the Project Manager in an orderly and efficient manner
  • Submittals
  • Payroll

Project Coordinator

Tomco Construction
06.2014 - 05.2018
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.

Project Coordinator

Verizon Wireless Corporation
10.2010 - 09.2014
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Project Coordinator

ECS
08.2007 - 11.2010
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

West Lake High School
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2007

Skills

  • Project planning and management
  • Event logistics
  • Risk management
  • Project resource recommendations
  • Schedule coordination
  • Billing management
  • Client relations
  • Project resource assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project briefs
  • Development milestone planning
  • Root-cause analysis

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved collections which led to a collection of over $75,000 on billing accounts.
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Quickbox Fullfillment Center
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

Donco
05.2018 - 06.2023

Project Coordinator

Tomco Construction
06.2014 - 05.2018

Project Coordinator

Verizon Wireless Corporation
10.2010 - 09.2014

Project Coordinator

ECS
08.2007 - 11.2010

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

West Lake High School