Becca Francis, Capm Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis Area

• Provide expert photography for weddings, events, products, pets, family, food, exhibitions, and festivals.• Run all business operations, marketing, sales, promotions, accounting and schedule management.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Meet with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, timeline, and budget.• Document user stories for new and replacement IT systems.• Create design specs based off stakeholder input for the global R&D PM software.• Write user manuals and train users on new SharePoint PM system.• Lead user acceptance testing of IT systems.• Liaise with end users and programmers on issues pertaining R&D IT systems, providing resolutions.• Manage problem management and… Show more • Meet with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, timeline, and budget.• Document user stories for new and replacement IT systems.• Create design specs based off stakeholder input for the global R&D PM software.• Write user manuals and train users on new SharePoint PM system.• Lead user acceptance testing of IT systems.• Liaise with end users and programmers on issues pertaining R&D IT systems, providing resolutions.• Manage problem management and root cause analysis on issues with internal PM system.• Report time spent on projects up to senior management.• Format and distribute weekly reports of project activities utilizing SharePoint-based PM software.• Serve as Key Contact between departments for successful launch of new products• Facilitate monthly Product Integrated Business Process meeting to communicate KPI’s and maintain action items.• Assist R&D Project Managers with tracking and reporting their project work for on-time completion for ~110 projects.• Serve as first line of IT support for the Innovation team.• Maintain department SharePoint Intranet site.• Track department spending on large capital projects and process invoices.• Photograph events, lab work, and products and assist Marketing with events and trade shows. • Key Position Contributions:o Led team on new accounts payable system roll-out which included creation of project charter and work streams, weekly team meetings, monthly steering meetings with status sheets, tracking and follow-up on action items, and ensuring all users were trained.o Assisted the VP of Operations with the acquisition of a new facility including migrating them to AB’s ERP, updating all of their 300+ products to match existing documentation and numbering format, and onboarding 60 employees. o Continuously monitor processes and communication breakdowns throughout the business for improvement opportunities; outline mitigation strategies and present to leadership before implementation. Show less

Earth City, Mo

• Managed a team of 13 Project Managers & 2 Graphic Designers providing coaching, development, and direction.• Coordinated with Web Developers and Programmers for custom application development to set schedules for projects.• Ensured all deadlines were met for projects• Reviewed customer requests to assess scope vs contracted SOW.• Facilitated status meetings with Project Managers and created departmental reports.• Assigned Project Managers to projects based on workload and… Show more • Managed a team of 13 Project Managers & 2 Graphic Designers providing coaching, development, and direction.• Coordinated with Web Developers and Programmers for custom application development to set schedules for projects.• Ensured all deadlines were met for projects• Reviewed customer requests to assess scope vs contracted SOW.• Facilitated status meetings with Project Managers and created departmental reports.• Assigned Project Managers to projects based on workload and criticality of the project.• Monitored customer requests to ensure needs were meet• Tracked time and tasks on projects and monitored billing to ensure company was profitable• Assisted with hiring and trained all new Project Managers, Project Assistants, and Graphic Designers• Ensured company-wide use of in-house standards for projects and catalog content.• Proofed catalog content and reviewed changes made by project managers.• Key Position Contributions:o Reorganized team to focus Project Managers responsibilities on their areas of expertise which enabled them to accomplish more in shorter periods of time, cutting down on catalog creation time for customers.o Assessed current workload vs. incoming projects to create realistic schedules helping the company meet deadlines on time and on budget.o Created and implemented standards for catalog layout still in use to date.o Recruited back to the company, being promoted from PM Coordinator to Supervisor due to proven results, expertise, and effective leadership skills. Show less

Creve Coeur, Mo

• Managed all clients’ needs including scheduling facilities, A/V, catering, and lab tours.• Maintained multiple conference room calendars, coordinating with facilities and AV personnel for maintenance and technical needs. • Accurately and promptly processed monthly invoices in SAP.• Designed floor plan layouts in Visio.• Maintained department intranet site using SharePoint.

Earth City, Mo

• Ensured company standards for projects were used consistently and appropriately company wide.• Proofed, edited, and verified catalog content and provided graphic design expertise for catalog layouts and covers.• Created marking materials such as banners and product guide booklets.• Key Position Contribution: Organized and created in-house training materials and was requested by leadership to train and onboard all new employees.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Taught drawing to grade school children

Greater St. Louis Area

• Created and documented procedures for the color services department• Trained employees at satellite locations on color control, procedures and equipment• Created pricing and service guide for color department• Ordered supplies for the color department• Mounted and laminated large scale print items• Color printed large and small scale items• Calibrated & maintained printers and monitors• Worked with customer-supplied images and documents to ready them for… Show more • Created and documented procedures for the color services department• Trained employees at satellite locations on color control, procedures and equipment• Created pricing and service guide for color department• Ordered supplies for the color department• Mounted and laminated large scale print items• Color printed large and small scale items• Calibrated & maintained printers and monitors• Worked with customer-supplied images and documents to ready them for printing• Worked with customers to design brochures, banners, and other printed documents• Designed and printed large indoor and outdoor banners Show less

Schlafly Branch

• Created weekly clerk schedule• Repaired damaged library materials and assess fines on them• Answered phones• Assisted patrons with finding and using library materials• Answered reference questions• Managed the display case• Designed the monthly program board to draw attention• Processed new magazines• Processed daily delivery• Assisted with children's programs

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Photography, Design, Drawing, Graphic Design, Screen Printing, Art History

High School

Activities and Societies: Power Art Club, Creative Writing College preparatory high school