Vaishnavi Dandampally
MO
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Junior Project Manager with a Master’s degree in Project Management and a strong foundation in operations, quality assurance, data analysis, and team leadership. Experienced in coordinating teams, managing shift operations, ensuring safety compliance, tracking performance metrics, and supporting process improvements in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, solve problems, and contribute to efficient project execution. Seeking an entry-level Project Manager/Junior PM role to leverage organizational, planning, and leadership skills to support successful project delivery and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager
Compass Group USA
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations and team activities, ensuring the timely completion of tasks and the smooth execution of shift plans
- Managed team scheduling, task delegation, and performance tracking for 10+ staff members.
- Monitored operational KPIs and prepared performance reports to support decision-making
- Led training and onboarding for new employees, improving team efficiency and consistency.
- Acted as a key liaison between team members and senior leadership, ensuring clear communication and execution of business objectives.
- Coordinated multiple operational priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, staffing needs, and service standards were consistently met.
- Contributed to a performance-driven culture by promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Safety lead
Chartwells Incorporation
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Develop and enforce workplace safety policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and prevent incidents.
- Lead safety training sessions and emergency drills to educate staff on proper procedures.
- Investigate accidents and near-misses, prepare detailed reports, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with management to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations for ongoing compliance.
Project Coordinator
HGS
Hyderabad, India
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated and streamlined daily invoice processing using SAP CONCUR, ensuring 100% compliance with financial and tax policies.
- Conducted internal audits and maintained accurate project documentation to track workflows, monitor KPIs, and ensure process efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, enhance operational workflows, and improve overall process turnaround time.
- Prepared detailed reports and status updates to support project tracking, management review, and decision-making.
- Assisted in implementing inventory control strategies, coordinating production and warehouse audits to optimize stock management.
- Applied project coordination techniques to monitor tasks, track deadlines, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues and alignment with project objectives.
- Hinduja Global Solutions
Operations Coordinator
Fortune Art Group of Companies
Hyderabad, India
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated daily operational workflows, including tender bidding, order processing, billing, and quotation generation, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Streamlined SAP-enabled processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times for internal and client-facing operations.
- Conducted profit and loss analysis and price evaluations to optimize operational performance and support strategic decision-making.
- Managed inventory control and logistics coordination, including production and warehouse audits, to maintain accurate stock levels and on-time deliveries.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings, providing updates on operational performance, process improvements, and key project milestones.
- Maintained strong communication with internal teams and external clients to track deliverables, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with operational objectives.
- Applied operational best practices to monitor workflows, track KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
Master's - Project Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01.2020
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- AWS
- Tableau
- Power BI
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Agile Scrum
- Risk Assessment
- Budgeting
- Resource Allocation
- Reporting
- Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- Power BI: Integrating AI and Machine Learning by Helen Wall
- Machine Learning with Python: Foundations by Fredrick Nwanganga
- Designing RESTful APIs by Keith Casey
Timeline
Shift Manager
Compass Group USA
08.2025 - Current
Safety lead
Chartwells Incorporation
11.2023 - 04.2025
Project Coordinator
HGS
09.2022 - 05.2023
Operations Coordinator
Fortune Art Group of Companies
06.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Osmania University
Master's - Project Management
Missouri State University