Tara Werick
Smithfield
Summary
PMP certified project manager with 9+ years of experience owning the project lifecycle to deliver projects that meet and exceed expectations, on time and budget. Seeking greater responsibility to continue to grow my career and using my experience and skills to continue to drive success.
Professional project manager with strong track record in driving successful project outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Emphasizes team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. Known for leadership, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Project Manager
Fives Intralogistics Corporation
03.2024 - Current
- Design, build and retrofit custom package handling solutions using smart automation
- Ensure that projects align with business goals and objectives.
- Provide training and development to the Services Project Management team on SAP and Project Management procedures
- Review contract documentation for project creation, development, and implementation
- Review contract terms and related functional specification driven requirements as part of the customer quoting during the sales phase
- Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions in reaction to application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes
- Supports all Service related projects and programs in the field as needed to provide assistance as needed
Services Project Manager
Fives Intralogistics Corporation
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Design, build and retrofit custom package handling solutions using smart automation
- Responsible for managing & supporting Service projects for the organization ranging in value of 200K to 80M
- Successfully completed a 4M project increasing the GM by 17% resulting in the company being awarded the second phase of the project for 73M
- Responsible for all scheduling, forecasting, and budgeting covering materials, resources, and subcontractors.
- Manage daily and weekly communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate progress and roadblocks to stakeholders including executive management, while make recommendations to remove roadblocks and secure successful delivery of projects
- Create and maintain highly organized and detailed project files, maintaining audit standards
- Consistently meeting and exceeding the gross margin project goals
- SAP subject matter expert in project management for the company as well supporting resources outside the department that may need assistance
- Utilization of many Microsoft applications including Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point to support daily tasks
- Gained international experiences collaborating with global sister companies to execute successful projects across North America
- Mentor and train new project managers within the services & operations teams
- Organizing and leading cross functional teams on various projects with positive results
Project Manager
Combi Packaging LLC
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Design and build and service custom end of the line packaging equipment designed to fit the needs of each customer including picking and placing product, vision, and palletizing systems
- Responsible for managing 40 to 80 machine projects of various sizes at any given time
- Utilize Microsoft Project to develop project Gantt charts for customer presentation
- Evaluate and identify any potential issues a project could have while working with engineering and sales for a resolution
- Coordinate schedules with sales, engineering, operations, and our customers to define milestones and drive on time delivery
- Organize all customer Factory Acceptance Testing assuring correct materials and personnel are available when needed
- Initiate project kickoff efforts with all required departments
- Utilize Syteline to track parts and projects dates
- Manage the project lifecycle of each project in the order data sheet maintained in Excel
- Initiated project tracking sheet for the organization showing all active projects, giving a succinct look at the overall organization status
- Maintain all project documentation including layouts, customer checklists and specification packages
- Build customer relationships throughout each project providing a smooth transfer to the service department
Project Coordinator/Administrator
Fives Bronx
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Builder of commercial pipe equipment including hydrotesters, bevelers, straighteners and facers
- Assisted in managing international capital projects for equipment in the gas and oil industry
- Worked with vendors to streamline delivery of key materials and services
- Managed customer communications for scheduling, milestones, and documentation
- Assisted in the step-by-step organization and documentation of all parts and equipment for international shipment.
- Utilized SAP for cost tracking and project structure
- Served as the Super User for the company SAP implementation, driving a successful go-live of the application, facilitating data migration, documentation, and end user training
- Assisted in the creation of custom OEM manuals for each machine to be shipped with the equipment upon completion
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Communication
University of Akron
12.2004
Associate - Marketing and Sales Technology
University of Akron
08.2002
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Integration management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Client relationship management
- Scope management
- Quality control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Continuous improvement
- Risk management
- Cost control
Certification
- Licensed PMP - 2024
Timeline
Principal Project Manager
Fives Intralogistics Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Services Project Manager
Fives Intralogistics Corporation
02.2019 - 02.2024
Project Manager
Combi Packaging LLC
05.2015 - 02.2019
Project Coordinator/Administrator
Fives Bronx
01.2014 - 04.2015
Associate - Marketing and Sales Technology
University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Organizational Communication
University of Akron
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