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Tanikka Gardner

Byram,MS

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with 15+ years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager II

Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2008 - Current
  • Company Overview: Ports and Waterways Division
  • Responsible for assisting in project planning, monitoring the operation of program activities, and supervising project goals and objectives
  • Serves as liaison for Division Director
  • Serves as marketing manager for all Ports in the state of Mississippi
  • Assists in scheduling, reporting, controlling, and evaluating functions associated with projects; monitoring and reporting project spending; and coordinating the activities of the project team
  • Makes decisions based on guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Makes oral and written reports containing findings and recommendations; assists in implementing solutions
  • Assumes primary responsibility for preparing and submitting competing research proposals
  • Ensures that grant submissions comply with all policies of the agency, granting institutions and subcontracting agencies
  • Ports and Waterways Division

Tutor

Genesis One Christian School
01.2000 - Current
  • Assisted students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
  • Taught skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions
  • Offered feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Handled and redirected customer queries
  • Answered and screened incoming calls
  • Coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for Division Director
  • Management of summer interns including interviewing, tasks delegation, and scheduling
  • Evaluated and typed monthly and annual reports
  • Managed financial reports with no supervision

Education

Master of Public Policy & Administration -

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
04-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Management

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
01.2009

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Client Relations
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Work flow planning

Timeline

Project Manager II

Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2008 - Current

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Tutor

Genesis One Christian School
01.2000 - Current

Master of Public Policy & Administration -

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Management

Jackson State University
Tanikka Gardner