Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams, large and small to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Detail-oriented self starter with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and ownership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
10.2017 - 09.2023
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Decreased cost 20%, delivering projects on time and under budget.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Managing Partner
Small School Solutions, LLC
06.2010 - 10.2017
Established and implemented curricular and systems/process improvements.
Worked with educational leaders to create and establish new charter schools, working within regulatory frameworks of Indiana code and federal law (NCLB, FAPE, IDEA, Etc.)
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Identified complex operational business deficiencies and facilitated development of creative solutions involving workflow procedures and new technologies to facilitate long-term strategic plans.
Working with stakeholders (professionals, community members, regulatory agencies), created charter schools, voucher programs, and public/private school partnerships.
Coordinated with state agencies for clients to establish new, fully-accredited K-12 schools.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
06.2015
Specialist of Education - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
08.2013
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
12.2003
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.1997
Skills
Multi-Unit Operations Management
Client Rapport-Building
Building Codes and Regulations
Project Estimation and Bidding
Processes and Procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Review
Construction Management
Certification
CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Project Manager
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
10.2017 - 09.2023
Managing Partner
Small School Solutions, LLC
06.2010 - 10.2017
Ph.D. - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Indiana State University
Specialist of Education - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Indiana State University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis