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SUSAN SKEEN-HOUSE

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Highly organized with background in Project Management Administration. Demonstrable experience in coordinating complex projects, managing communication between teams and stakeholders, and ensuring project deadlines are met efficiently. Strengths include problem-solving, multitasking, strategic planning and team leadership. Previous work has resulted in improved operational efficiency and successful completion of several high-profile projects.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Administrator

R.C. Stevens Construction Company
Winter Garden, FL
03.2017 - Current

Managed AIA contracts, maintained drawings and logs, prepared start-up packages and submittal registers, filed NOC and permit applications, distributed subcontract agreements and purchase orders, processed monthly payment applications, maintained RFI logbooks, assisted with change management, organized meeting minutes and agendas, compiled closeout materials, and supported accounting with payments and releases across platforms including Textura, Sage, and Procore.

  • Supported 5-7 project managers daily by coordinating tasks and ensuring project timelines were met.
  • Focused on healthcare, commercial, and food service industries to improve project delivery and outcomes.
  • Trained new hires regularly.
  • Maintained and operated HP DesignJet T3600 plan printer for high-quality printing.

Executive Assistant & Project Administrator

Lexington Design + Fabrication
Orlando, FL
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • Brickell City Centre, Miami, FL and October 2013 - July 2014 Executive Assistant & Project Administrator - Harry Potter expansion - Universal Studios Florida.
  • Managed onsite office operations and supported Senior Project Manager and Project Director by sourcing and procuring products and supplies for interiors and exteriors.
  • Oversaw human resource details for 140 employees, including management of vacation, sick time, injury reports, and workers' compensation issues.
  • Recorded and processed monthly expense reports, ensuring accuracy for management review.
  • Process Purchase Orders, Delivery Tickets and Invoicing.

Event Producer, Sales Manager & Stage Manager

Book It, Inc.
Orlando, FL
08.2008 - 10.2013
  • Managed production and sales of entertainment bookings for corporate clients, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Conceptualized themes, negotiated contracts, and developed budgets in collaboration with clients to align visions and expectations.
  • Duties included theme conceptualization, contract negotiation & budgeting with clients.
  • Coordinated on-site stage management to deliver high-quality performances and maintain event flow.

Photograph Librarian

National Museum of Crime and Punishment
Washington, DC
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Sourced, priced, procured, and organized 1300+ photos and graphic drawings from Getty & Corbis stock photography to enhance visual resource library.
  • Coordinated licensing, purchasing, and procurement of intellectual property to ensure compliance and support project needs.
  • Managed library collection, ensuring relevant resources aligned with crime and punishment themes.
  • Curated exhibits featuring historical documents and artifacts related to criminal justice.
  • Developed engaging educational programs for diverse audiences visiting the museum.

Television Production Supervisor/Office Manager

Universal Studios Florida
Orlando, FL
06.1991 - 06.1995
  • Manage daily ops, production activities & logistics for television and film production.
  • Managed payroll for freelance personnel, prepared yearly budgets for in-house video production, handled accounts payable, and staffed production teams in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed budgeting and payroll for video production projects.
  • Coordinated video shoots on back lot of USF, ensuring seamless execution of production schedules.
  • Organized and coordinated all live in-park entertainment with off-site production schedules to enhance audience experience.

Technical Director

La Costa Hotel and Spa
Carlsbad, CA
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Directed technical projects enhancing guest experiences at a luxury hotel and spa.
  • Managed A/V event operations and client billing, ensuring seamless execution of events.
  • Supervised in-house audio/visual department, delivering entertainment and A/V support for corporate clients and in-house projects.
  • Managed IT infrastructure ensuring operational efficiency and system reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technology solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Production Management

University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, NC

LB1, LB2, Power of Communication - Leadership

Rapport Leadership International

Skills

  • Procore for Construction Management
  • Timberline/Sage 300 Construction
  • Oracle/Textura Payment Management
  • Digital Document Management
  • DocuSign
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Asana
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Construction Financial Software
  • Time Tracking Solutions
  • Project management
  • Contract management
  • Budget management
  • Change control
  • Submittal management
  • Vendor relations
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team Leadership Development
  • Strategic planning
  • Requirements gathering
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal communication
  • Professionalism

References

References upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, 2011-2016, Produced WG Music Fest 10 years
  • Board Member, Winter Garden Art Association, 2013-2018, Produced SOBO fund raisers 5 years
  • Producer/Stage Manager, Garden Theater renovation kick off fundraiser, Winter Garden, FL
  • PTSA member & Project Coordinator, West Orange High School, Winter Garden, FL
  • Parade Coordinator/Stage Manager, Center for Dance & Performing Arts, Winter Garden, FL
  • Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Clan Skene Association, a Scottish Clan, 2006-2011

Timeline

Project Management Administrator

R.C. Stevens Construction Company
03.2017 - Current

Executive Assistant & Project Administrator

Lexington Design + Fabrication
07.2014 - 09.2017

Event Producer, Sales Manager & Stage Manager

Book It, Inc.
08.2008 - 10.2013

Photograph Librarian

National Museum of Crime and Punishment
08.2007 - 05.2008

Television Production Supervisor/Office Manager

Universal Studios Florida
06.1991 - 06.1995

Technical Director

La Costa Hotel and Spa
01.1987 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Production Management

University of North Carolina School of The Arts

LB1, LB2, Power of Communication - Leadership

Rapport Leadership International
SUSAN SKEEN-HOUSE