Project Director
Project Director (1/2015-6/2015)Promoted four times, ultimately leading the department as Project Director. Managed and mentored a growing team of retail display Project Managers. Supported the Senior Management Team by creating SWOT summaries and assisting with ERP TrainingSenior Project Manager - Team Lead (11/2013-1/2015)Managed the operational activities of the Display Project Team (four direct reports) Improved standard processes and developed ways to improve workflow. I made one-on-ones with my team a priority and implemented a time tracking system. Along with our DO and the head of our millwork division, I attended a Fall Leadership Series (five session class). Represented the display division on the Operational Management Team. Project Manager (1/2012-11/2013)Sales and project management of House Accounts as well as project management lead. Also was responsible for training of newly hired staff. Led production and business development weekly meetings. Project Coordinator (3/2009-1/2012)I was responsible for projects – from start to finish. Responsibilities included: direct client and vendor communication, RFQs and quote prep, component procurement through PeachTree, installation/deployment coordination, invoicing, EOJ follow up, client visits and presentations (PowerPoint), travel arrangements for staff and clients and basic design and layout editing in Photoshop/AI/Acrobat.Project Assistant (11/2008-3/2009)Provided general project team support, component research, file organization, data input via Excel, vendor communication, production and prototype assistance, project follow-up and event planning (senior management retreat, holiday party).
