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Project / Program Manager

Project Planning ~ Scheduling ~ Resources Allocation ~ Team Leadership

Client Relations ~ Budgetary Control ~ Report Preparation ~ Training & Development

         Offer 20+ years experience in leading, coordinating, and supporting projects for government, private, and corporate organizations, demonstrating remarkable strengths in shepherding unified teams in achieving project goals according to demanding schedules and financial constraints.

         Highly detail-oriented Six Sigma Green Belt with considerable expertise in organizing workflow to optimize efficiency.

         Effectively contribute dynamic communication skills toward effectively liaising between internal and external stakeholders in support of attaining corporate objectives.

         Excel at guiding projects to maximize use of resources, control costs, and achieve performance goals.

         Excellent computer skills; proficiently create and maintain spreadsheets, forms, charts, and databases to track vital business information.

         Proactive and insightful with sound financial savvy spanning budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.

         Recipient of multiple awards and medals throughout military service.

         Able to anticipate, troubleshoot, and swiftly resolve problems to avert or minimize negative impact on operations, quality, and fiscal performance.

         Adept at working productively and diplomatically with individuals from all types of backgrounds.

Master s in Public Administration, Kaplan University, 2015

Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Texas A&M University, 2003

Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2013 to Present

Project Manager

         Spearhead executive classified projects including initial research, planning, resource allocation, team leadership and direction, client relations, vendor management, and timely delivery.

         Convert technical and financial data into logical reports for executives and management meetings.

         Apply keen attention to accuracy and timeliness toward preparing and distributing internal and external correspondence, memorandums, forms, agendas, presentation materials, minutes, and reports.

         Serve as C-level representative at high-profile internal and external meetings, conferences, and events.

Apex Systems / Citrix, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2013

Project Coordinator

         Steered project activities by reviewing, approving, and coordinating project plans, schedules, staff, and resources.

         Leveraged proficiency with Microsoft Project to ensure strict adherence to schedules and timelines.

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Randstad Employment Agency / JM Family Enterprises, Deerfield Beach, FL, 2012 to 2013

Senior Executive Assistant

         Orchestrated broad-based administrative functions for Vice Presidents of Southeast Toyota and JM&A requiring outstanding talents in C-level relations.

         Efficiently handled full-scope office operations including projects, special events, board meetings, and presentations.

Robert Half / Alphastaff, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2011 to 2012

Senior Executive Assistant (Consultant)

         Masterminded new policies, procedures, approaches, and methods to simplify, standardize, and streamline daily business operations while simultaneously containing costs.

         Served as integral member of Executive Committee tasked with planning, arranging, and executing corporate events, initiatives, and projects.

Robert Half / Sheridan Healthcare, Sunrise, FL, 2010 to 2011

Senior Executive Assistant (Consultant)

         Provided high-level executive support to three Vice-Presidents at Sheridan with an emphasis in business development research, compiling key data, and maintaining meticulous documentation.

         Co-led special events and projects, accurately generated expense reports, screened and routed incoming mail and phone calls, and performed calendar management for all three VPs.

Robert Half / On Target Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2008 to 2010

Client Relations Coordinator (Consultant)

         Performed strategic planning for special projects including crafting compelling proposals and presentations.

         Drove cohesive efforts among clients, GSA and On Target Group to formulate client communications including information kits and solicitation of contracts.

Office of the Governor, Austin, TX, 2003 to 2008

Senior Executive Assistant

         Actively supported Deputy Directors of Budget, Planning and Policy in comprehensive administrative operations requiring careful and discreet handling of confidential documents and sensitive material.

         Conducted in-depth research and analysis for Governor s advisors throughout legislative sessions including a major overhaul and amalgamation of Texas Health and Human Services agencies.

         Accelerated consolidation of relevant material for governor s signature at conclusion of legislative sessions.

         Exhibited poise, professionalism, and confidence in representing Office of Governor during public communication with legislators.

Boy Scouts of America, Austin, TX and Jacksonville, FL, 1995 to 2003
Program Director

         Directed all facets of camp operations encompassing strategic and long-range planning, scheduling, program delivery, continuous improvement, and staffing to provide influential leadership and team-building skills to 11,500 Boy Scouts and adult leaders.

         Held critical accountability for conflict resolution and engaging staff in problem solving and decision-making.

         Fulfilled a wide range of human resource functions such as recruiting, interviewing, salary negotiations, hiring, orientation, and staff retention.

Additional experience includes service with United States Air Force; honorably discharged.

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access), Microsoft Project