Sarah Gamble
BIRMINGHAM,United States
Summary
Highly Organized General Manager with 12 years of experience. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational skills. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Exceptional leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success. Professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, and resources to achieve project goals effectively. Renowned for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Starts Coordinator
D R Horton Homebuilders
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules to ensure timely completion of home construction phases.
- Managed communication between subcontractors and internal teams to streamline project workflows.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards for 900 home builds in one fiscal year, on track to increase that number to 1300 home starts this year.
- Assisted in budget tracking and resource allocation for multiple residential projects simultaneously.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team collaboration and reduced delays in project delivery.
- Trained junior staff on operational procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
- Enhanced project tracking by developing comprehensive database, which allowed for real-time updates and adjustments.
- Streamlined administrative processes, allowing for more efficient use of resources and better support for project teams.
General Manager and Project Manager
FHP Construction Inc
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Successfully oversaw the completion of 250 projects per year.
General Manager and Communications Management
First Seeker Carriers
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies, saving the company $70,000 per year from restructuring insurance needs.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale projects while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with planning/management activities.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Human Resource Management
05.2010
Skills
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project coordination
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Scheduling
- Calendar management
- Recordkeeping
- Process improvement
- Project Support
- Point of contact
- Project management
- Professional networking
- Quality Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Staff Management
- Networking abilities
Timeline
Starts Coordinator - D R Horton Homebuilders
08.2024 - Current
General Manager and Project Manager - FHP Construction Inc
08.2019 - 08.2024
General Manager and Communications Management - First Seeker Carriers
08.2012 - 08.2019
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business And Human Resource Management