Uri Lira
Chicago,IL
Summary
Tenacious small business advisor qualified to drive organizations toward success. Enthusiastic professional with a background in leadership coaching and successful business operations. Strategic thinker experienced in developing marketing plans, evaluating expansion opportunities, and managing human resources effectively. Tenacious Small Business Advisor qualified to drive organizations to success. Enthusiastic professional with a background in leadership coaching and prosperous business operations. Insightful strategist of marketing plans, expansion opportunity evaluations, and human resources management.
Resourceful project manager with over 10 years of expertise in organizing business operations, overseeing finances, and managing resources to ensure smooth project operations. Skilled in procuring equipment and supplies, closely monitoring projects to adhere to production schedules and budgets, and leading production teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Production Manager /Small Business Advisor
Bespoke Fence, LLC
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $50,000.00
Project Manager / Account Manager
Systematics, Inc.
2022.05 - 2023.09
- Effectively managed multiple concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational objectives. Led the planning, design, and scheduling of project phases for large-scale initiatives, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Facilitated clear and open communication within teams to enhance collaboration and ensure the successful delivery of projects. Developed detailed project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, leading to the timely completion of high-quality results.
- Consistently ensured exceptional client satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and surpassing expectations throughout each engagement. Monitored project progress against established goals, making necessary adjustments to timelines and resources to keep initiatives on track.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders through regular, transparent communication, fostering trust and confidence in the team’s ability to deliver superior outcomes.
Director of Operations
Owl Management - LLC/W360
2016.05 - 2020.05
- Managed a portfolio of 2000 units
- Discussed improvement strategies with each team member
- Used data to drive decisions through Microsoft Office by utilizing analytical skills
- Motivated and supported 25 field technicians: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
- Utilized leadership skills to manage and maximize team productivity, quality, and efficiency
- Implemented training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps to eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives
- Tracked, forecasted, and reported projects’ progress, including metrics and challenges.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities by business objectives.
Buyer/Logistics Planner
FMC Technologies: Blending and Transfer Division
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Served as a liaison for finance, procurement, planning, quality, operations, and workshops
- Assisted Senior Buyer/Inventory Control with efforts to reduce waste: labor hours, unnecessary material movement, material cost, and expediting cost
- Monitored flow and led efforts to ensure any break in material flow promptly.
- Ensured cooperation and interaction across diverse stakeholders both internal and external to the organization, often managing conflicting interests and worldwide customers and suppliers.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
Scholarship Program Coordinator
National Restaurant Association
2008.01 - 2009.12
- Contacted and scheduled essay specialists.
- Processed five hundred scholarship applications
- Notified applicants of scholarship awards, discontinuances, denials
- Compiled and analyzed scholarship and grant expenditures.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2015
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Data Analysis
- Productivity Improvement
- Performance Improvements
- Business Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsCompany CultureQuote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
Windows Office
Monday.com
Airtable
Property Management
Asana
Interests
Education
Nature
Traveling
Timeline
Project Manager / Production Manager /Small Business Advisor
Bespoke Fence, LLC
2023.11 - 2024.09
Project Manager / Account Manager
Systematics, Inc.
2022.05 - 2023.09
Director of Operations
Owl Management - LLC/W360
2016.05 - 2020.05
Buyer/Logistics Planner
FMC Technologies: Blending and Transfer Division
2010.01 - 2011.01
Scholarship Program Coordinator
National Restaurant Association
2008.01 - 2009.12
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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