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Wanda Grace Kennemer

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 10.2024
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Office Manager

Kingham Dalton Wilson (KDW)
Houston, Texas
10.2005 - 09.2014
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
  • Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
  • Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for departmental expenses.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brownfield High School
Brownfield, TX
05-1971

Some College (No Degree) -

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Skills

  • Workforce training
  • Milestone tracking
  • Risk management
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Document management
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Vendor management
  • Safety protocol
  • Contract management
  • Project closure
  • Budget preparation
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Staff management
  • Advanced understanding of Clarizen
  • Processes and procedures
  • Client relations
  • Quality assurance and control

Timeline

Project Manager

Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
11.2014 - 10.2024

Office Manager

Kingham Dalton Wilson (KDW)
10.2005 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Brownfield High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Texas Tech University
Wanda Grace Kennemer