Tavis Grace

Results-oriented Project Manager with expertise in leading end-to-end projects across various sectors. Skilled in defining project scope, managing execution, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Ensures effective stakeholder communication, facilitates technology integration, and aligns solutions with business objectives. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and expedite project delivery in fast-paced environments.

• Cortland Properties, Atlanta, GA, Project Delivery Manager, 10/01/22, 03/01/26, Spearhead successful delivery of multiple high-impact projects by leveraging Agile tools, such as velocity and burn-down charts., Apply Agile coaching and strategic planning to align quarterly goals, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery in fast-paced, cross-functional environments., Achieve high-quality outcomes and generate measurable business value in collaboration with stakeholders., Oversee internal and external dependencies to support seamless and timely project delivery., Led daily stand-ups and proactively resolved impediments to maintain team momentum and fulfill sprint goals., Met project objectives by cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration., Promoted the consistent use of JIRA, SharePoint, and Confluence as centralized platforms for tracking and documentation.
• Department of Revenue, Atlanta, GA, Sr. IT Business Analyst II, 03/01/17, 10/01/22, Headed project execution from planning through delivery, while facilitating regular stakeholder engagements to retain visibility, alignment, and accountability., Conducted comprehensive requirement gathering sessions, mapped business processes, and directed user acceptance testing to validate functionality., Engineered and implemented test plans, scenarios, cases, and advanced business analysis practices to drive quality and performance., Developed strategic insights and action plans in partnership with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to attain project goals., Elevated junior team performance by designing and organizing targeted training and development initiatives., Mentored team members within the first two months at the department of revenue through hands-on leadership., Orchestrated high-priority projects by serving as a senior business analyst and delivering key organizational outcomes., Offered functional support for system upgrades, including annual configuration changes, service pack rollouts, and compliance with legislative mandates, such as House Bills.
• Knight Steel, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Project Coordinator, 01/01/15, 03/01/17, Provided strategic guidance and leadership to clients by acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and suppliers., Built strong partnerships with over 50 wireline companies by analyzing operational needs and incorporating tailored processes., Structured and supervised full financial cycle, including bid development, proposal submission, purchase order processing, and vendor invoicing., Surpassed quarterly performance goals and streamlined onboarding processes by establishing and enforcing office policies., Increased profitability by improving project timelines as well as supply requisition processes and reducing delays., Enhanced efficiency by reconfiguring office systems, redesigning workspace layouts, and optimizing equipment acquisition., Raised 20% of revenue by leading execution of new product development initiatives from concept through market launch.
• Windsor Properties/ GID Investments, Atlanta, GA, Marketing Manager, 08/01/13, 01/01/15, Fostered property investments and crafted marketing messages, positioning by assessing customer needs and demand., Negotiated leasing renewal rates with residents to secure favorable terms., Created and instituted policies and guidelines to sustain consistent approach to residential pricing., Performed market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights to identify opportunities., Maximized occupancy rates and minimized employee turnover by formulating and integrating innovative strategies., Accomplished quarterly occupancy targets of up to 100% by leveraging data-driven reporting and forecasting., Administered budgets of up to $100K and end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns for high-impact events.
• Autotrader.com, Atlanta, GA, IT Planning Analyst, 08/01/07, 08/01/13, Guided over 130 employee resources across multi-million-dollar initiatives to nurture customers’ online experience., Audited IT program’s financial run rate to ensure alignment between resource allocation and available funding and augment accountability., Empowered senior leadership with timely, data-driven insights by collecting, synthesizing, and presenting critical information., Retained contractors and onboarded new full-time employees by expanding headcount., Decreased 50% of CAPEX and OPEX per quarter by designing and deploying weekly dashboards., Communicated strategic updates to senior leadership on all project initiatives through weekly forecasting meetings.