Talia Wunder
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with six years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including materials, equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
12.2017 - Current
- Managed niche floating protective barrier construction projects from bidding to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete projects up to $2 million.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Strategic business development activities for my division.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in AutoCAD before planning or completing work.
- Started with the company as an accountant (the firm was Harbor Offshore Inc. at that time) and transitioned include part time project management after one year. Transitioned to full-time project manager with the sale of Harbor Offshore to J.F. Brennan in 2022.
Chief Compliance Officer
Vcheck Global, Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided expert guidance on complex compliance issues for employees and executives in a highly-regulated industry.
- Implemented processes to increase efficiency while maintaining a high level of accuracy in due diligence reports.
- Trained and managed a team of 13 due diligence investigators.
- Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of reports and FCRA compliance.
- Developed and implemented on-going training materials to improve quality.
- Previously was a due diligence investigator and performed some accounting tasks for the company, including budgeting.
Owner
Best of VC Marketplace
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Developed loyal customer base by consistently delivering high-quality products and personalized service.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
- Maintained a profitable business since inception, including almost three years as a stand-alone retail store.
- Waschosen by WE Invest, a Maria Shriver/First Lady program, to represent small business owners at the Women’s Conference 2010.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.1993
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Project estimation and bidding
- Technical understanding
- Cost Control
- Data Analysis
- Purchasing and procurement
- Expertise in Accounting
- Compliance Monitoring
- Documentation Review
Affiliations
- SANTA PAULA DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION, Board of Directors 2012 – present (Board Treasurer 2013 – 2019)
- SANTA PAULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Board of Directors 2011 – 2014 (Tourism Chair 2013 – 2014)
Certification
OSHA 30
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting; Ventura College, May 2018
Timeline
Project Manager
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
12.2017 - Current
Chief Compliance Officer
Vcheck Global, Inc.
06.2014 - 12.2017
Owner
Best of VC Marketplace
07.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gonzaga University
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