William Watkins
Loudonville,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Mohican Young Star Academy, adept in project management and team collaboration. Expert in stakeholder relations and cost control, achieving significant project efficiencies. Excelled in fostering customer relationships and driving innovation, ensuring project success and organizational growth.
Experienced and results-driven project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring project goals are met efficiently. Reliable and adaptable, capable of navigating changing needs and fostering productive work environment. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Projects Director
Mohican Young Star Academy
03.2019 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with external partners, securing optimal terms that benefited both parties involved in the projects.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies, proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated into major problems.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Created detailed reports for executive leadership summarizing overall progress of ongoing projects against established goals and objectives.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with clients, providing updates on milestones achieved and discussing any necessary adjustments to timelines or scope as needed.
- Evaluated project performance upon completion, identifying areas of success and opportunities for improvement to inform future endeavors.
- Reduced project costs through effective resource allocation and budget management.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery of products or services required for project success.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align organizational strategies with long-term business objectives through effective planning and execution of key projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency within the organization.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the projects.
- Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers and funders.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Farm Laborer
Mills Dairy Farm
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
- Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Managed inventory levels of various supplies including seeds, fertilizers, feedstock ensuring timely reordering when necessary.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
- Adhered to agricultural procedures and guidelines to promote safety in barns and fields.
- Used water hoses, disinfectant solutions and shovels to clean livestock pens.
- Ensured high-quality produce by performing thorough inspections and sorting tasks.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Led tours for visitors, providing educational insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting community engagement.
- Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
Education
GED -
Cave City High School
Cave City, AR05-2005
Skills
- Schedule management
- Innovation and creativity
- Cost control
- Scope definition
- Project scheduling
- Client relations
- Materials procurement
- Policy and procedure development
- Budget administration
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Customer relationship management
- Staff management
- Professionalism
- Project management
- Performance monitoring
- Project planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Stakeholder relations
Timeline
Projects Director
Mohican Young Star Academy
03.2019 - Current
Farm Laborer
Mills Dairy Farm
06.2015 - 01.2019
GED -
Cave City High School
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