Tammy Simas
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced with coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution. Track record of implementing process improvements and achieving project milestones.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple (Program Manager, Supervisor, OEM Approval Specialists, Program Assistant)
Chevron Oronite Company LLC
11.2005 - 10.2025
- Design and execute product qualification testing programs to support Oronite's automotive engine oil (AEO) business.
- Primary tasks include: Design, plan, and execute product qualification programs in compliance with OEM and industry codes of practice and per customer requirements.
- Prepare budget estimates.
- Work with AEO formulators and recommend minor modifications to additive packages and other finished oil parameters during programs to meet the required engine and bench performance levels.
- Utilize the various industry codes of practice and apply appropriate base oil interchange, viscosity grade read-across and other code of practice rules to minimize the cost of programs while meeting customer and commercial requirements.
- Prepares required documentation to support the completed programs and submit for yearly external audit review.
- Programs vary in scope and complexity programs. Minor Programs ($25,000 and 10 tests) to Significant Programs ($2+ MM and hundreds of tests)
- Oversaw a team of three direct reports, coordinating daily workloads, designing and delivering targeted training, and managing time-off requests alongside timely payroll submissions.
- Guided each team member’s career development through regular one-on-one coaching sessions and structured performance reviews, translating outcomes into merit-based pay raises and bonus determinations aligned with organizational budgets.
- Drove the full hiring lifecycle in partnership with HR—from drafting job descriptions and screening candidates to conducting interviews and onboarding new hires—ensuring a seamless recruitment process and sustained team growth.
Project Coordinator / Account Manager
16500 Incorporated
01.2000 - 11.2005
- Support to specific customer accounts consisting of general contractors, lighting distributors and architects.
- Liaison between customers and lighting manufacturing companies for project specific orders.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordination of special modifications to products as well as quotation of price adjustments.
- Liaison between end users and manufactures for problem-solving of product or installation issues.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team efficiency and communication.
Multiple (Purchasing Assistant, Master Scheduler, Project Coordinator)
Peerless Lighting
01.1990 - 12.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with concentration on Project Management
University of Phoenix
San Jose, CA01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- SharePoint administration
- Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Co-Pilot capabilities
- Multi-tasking
- Organizational judgment
- Analytical mindset
- Creative solutions
- Decision-making
- Project coordination
- MS office applications
- Program leadership
- Training and development
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Team training and development
- Stakeholder communications
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Scheduling and planning
- Program reviews
Timeline
Multiple (Program Manager, Supervisor, OEM Approval Specialists, Program Assistant)
Chevron Oronite Company LLC
11.2005 - 10.2025
Project Coordinator / Account Manager
16500 Incorporated
01.2000 - 11.2005
Multiple (Purchasing Assistant, Master Scheduler, Project Coordinator)
Peerless Lighting
01.1990 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with concentration on Project Management
University of Phoenix