Solution-oriented leader with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, known for facilitating team success through dynamic challenges. Proven track record in effective communication and problem-solving, fostering strong collaboration among team members. Passionate about driving business results and enhancing project outcomes through strategic leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Facility Technician
Ymca Of Greater Houston
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current
Provide administrative and operational support by managing project controls, including budget tracking, scheduling, procurement and estimating throughout the project lifecycle.
Independently manage projects up to $20k and support project teams in executing capital improvements valued up to $200k.
Identify and assess project challenges, facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
Effectively manage time and resources to ensure projects are completed within scope, leveraging best practices to enhance safety, compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Serve as the on-call point of contact for MEP emergency services and preventative maintenance, swiftly addressing and resolving facility issues to minimize operational disruptions.
Asset Project Manager
Ruth Longoria Realtors
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 09.2024
Led team developing job schedules, creating proposals, administering subcontracts, processing invoices, and directing onsite operations through technical analysis using Excel and MS suite.
Managed $5 million portfolio and advised property owners through the asset management cycle for best-case investment forecasting in collaboration with the real estate team.
Worked with project stakeholders in skilled trades pairing both technical in-field and business management experience to maximize cross functional team collaboration.
Led and motivated team to achieve success by ensuring adherence to safe work habits to effectively meet project deadlines and boost team morale using effective communication to serve and support my team.
Site Foreman (Contract Position)
Happy Hour Construction LLC
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
Directed and supervised daily operations and assisted in estimating and scheduling Betelgeuse Montrose with the aid of MS Excel and Project.
Organized and scheduled subcontractors to ensure efficient completion of projects within constraints.
Implemented and directed collaborative strategies across team to resolve complexities during the project lifecycle.
Manufacturing Operations Manager
VR Manufacturing Corporation
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 01.2021
Directed facility operations to ensure efficient production of manufacturing.
Utilized Microsoft Excel to manage client portfolios by monitoring project controls.
Managed projects independently and in collaboration with project managers.
Played a key role in attracting and training qualified workers in various trades, including welding, pipefitting, machine operation, and electrical work.
Collaborated with clients to enhance innovation and streamline processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Directed a cross-functional team in driving product innovation within the oil and gas, as well as remediation sectors for both NOV and Entact.
Managed payroll utilizing Intuit QuickBooks and ADP software.
Administrative Assistant
VR Manufacturing Corporation
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 06.2016
Supported the supervisory project manager by maintaining schedules and facilitating collaboration between internal stakeholders.
Identified opportunities to improve overall effectiveness.
Utilized accounting software applications to process invoices.
Ensured efficient storage and retrieval of data for various projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce And Business Administration
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Timeline
Center Facility Technician
Ymca Of Greater Houston
10.2024 - Current
Site Foreman (Contract Position)
Happy Hour Construction LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Asset Project Manager
Ruth Longoria Realtors
04.2021 - 09.2024
Manufacturing Operations Manager
VR Manufacturing Corporation
07.2016 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant
VR Manufacturing Corporation
08.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Commerce And Business Administration
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Supervises, coaches, and evaluates teaching staff and Family Support Workers</li><li>Serves as site leader and keeps effective operation of Children’s Services programs</li><li>Collaborates with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that facility issues are reported and resolved promptly</li><li>Ensures that the site supports all safety standards, such as emergency drills, at the proper intervals</li><li>Always supports compliance with DCFS licensing standards</li><li>Provides guidance on problem solving, classroom management and curriculum implementation to teachers daily</li><li>Schedules and facilitates monthly site and team meetings, as appropriate</li><li>In addition to the responsibilities listed above, as a Program Site Manager of Marillac St</li><li>Vincent DePaul Social Center employees are responsible for the following:</li><li>Demonstrated success navigating complex organizational structures; using influence and soft skills to move ideas to implementation; comfort with ambiguity, adapting to change; and managing under different circumstances</li><li>Sophisticated communication style that shows ability and commands respect, while also recognizing and using knowledge of others</li><li>Outstanding listening skills with the ability to uncover the factual issues affecting sites</li><li>Experience working successfully in a multi-site organization with proven success integrating into new work environments</li><li>Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Marillac Social Center</li><li>Advances parent leadership development</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>Must be able to lift to fifty pounds (average child’s weight)</li></ul> at Marillac Social Center<ul><li>Supervises, coaches, and evaluates teaching staff and Family Support Workers</li><li>Serves as site leader and keeps effective operation of Children’s Services programs</li><li>Collaborates with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that facility issues are reported and resolved promptly</li><li>Ensures that the site supports all safety standards, such as emergency drills, at the proper intervals</li><li>Always supports compliance with DCFS licensing standards</li><li>Provides guidance on problem solving, classroom management and curriculum implementation to teachers daily</li><li>Schedules and facilitates monthly site and team meetings, as appropriate</li><li>In addition to the responsibilities listed above, as a Program Site Manager of Marillac St</li><li>Vincent DePaul Social Center employees are responsible for the following:</li><li>Demonstrated success navigating complex organizational structures; using influence and soft skills to move ideas to implementation; comfort with ambiguity, adapting to change; and managing under different circumstances</li><li>Sophisticated communication style that shows ability and commands respect, while also recognizing and using knowledge of others</li><li>Outstanding listening skills with the ability to uncover the factual issues affecting sites</li><li>Experience working successfully in a multi-site organization with proven success integrating into new work environments</li><li>Participates in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Marillac Social Center</li><li>Advances parent leadership development</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li><li>Must be able to lift to fifty pounds (average child’s weight)</li></ul> at Marillac Social Center