Hi, I’m
Samantha Strader
Project Manager Assistant
Sandy Ridge,NC
Summary
Valued Assistant Project Manager addresses complex obstacles with experienced insight and anticipation. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management principles through clear communication of task expectations and informed suggestions for process optimizations. Determined advocate of safe and ethical work environment for staff to comfortably accomplish project objectives according to organizational standards.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painted LLC.
Assistant Project Manager
03.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
The Restoration Co.
Administrative Manager
01.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established, efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
- Drafted professional business memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Created a detailed expense report and requests for capital expenditures.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management, and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks and Lawson, including invoicing and accounts payable.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punchlist, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Towne and Country Grille
Server/Hostess/Bartender
02.2014 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables.
- Checked dining area supplies, including linens and wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to support efficient cleaning.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
First Steps Childcare
Infant Teacher
02.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Collaborated with other team members on special projects and events.
- Provided children with the basic care needed on a daily basis.
- Planned lessons and activities.
- Did necessary children paperwork for the state every day.
- Talked with parents about their children's needs/advancements.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Mossy's Eats, Ales and Spirits
Server
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Cleaned outdoor eating area and indoor dining room by wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and restocking napkin dispensers.
- Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Checked identification to enforce age requirement for alcoholic beverages.
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
- Delivered orders in timely manner and corrected all issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Guilford Technical Community College, NORTH CAROLINAGreensboro, NC
Some College (No Degree) from Business Management
East Forsyth High
High School Diploma
05.2010
Skills
- Project Proposals
- Regulatory Compliance
- Iterative Change Management
- Procuring Funding
- Restoration Projects
- Timelines and Milestones
- Estimate Preparation
- Budget Development
- Status Updates
- Client Relationships
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Painted LLC.
03.2020 - 03.2023
Administrative Manager
The Restoration Co.
01.2015 - 03.2020
Server/Hostess/Bartender
Towne and Country Grille
02.2014 - 10.2014
Infant Teacher
First Steps Childcare
02.2013 - 12.2013
Server
Mossy's Eats, Ales and Spirits
01.2010 - 01.2011
Guilford Technical Community College, NORTH CAROLINA
Some College (No Degree) from Business Management
East Forsyth High
High School Diploma
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