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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Rhoda Gonzales

Dallas

Summary

Seasoned Project Manager with experience in executing complex projects within diverse industries. Proven ability to drive teams towards achieving project goals while adhering to timelines and budgets. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Past work has resulted in successful project completion, improved efficiency, and significant cost savings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Production and Project Manager

Neiman Marcus
Dallas
07.1997 - 04.2025
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Psychology

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05-1984

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment
  • Contract negotiation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Timeline development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Status reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Work flow planning

Affiliations

  • Public Speaker on personal development, health and wellness and women's and family concerns.
  • Musician and member of a traveling singing group
  • Volunteer in local community organizations and in my church

Accomplishments

  • Neiman Marcus "STAR" award for outstanding performance in 2003, 2008 and 2015.
  • Printing Industries of America Premier Print "Ben Franklin" Award 2003 Best of Category for InCircle Benefits Brochure.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Production and Project Manager

Neiman Marcus
07.1997 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Psychology

Baylor University