Ms. Howell utilizes over 15 years of Project Management experience to manage multi-million dollar landscape and site improvement projects. She coordinates with clients and major stakeholders; manages project budgets and schedules; and manages over 30 field and office personnel in the Commercial Construction Department. Ms. Howell maintains Landscape and Irrigation Design, Maintenance and Installation certifications from several industry associations as well as Project Management certificates.

Ms. Howell has over ten years of experience in planning meetings, trade shows and events locally and across the US. She helped start Mercury Momentum in 2012 and provides a unique combination of innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking with detailed organization and implementation skills. Ms. Howell manages and assists in all aspects of event planning from exhibitor & sponsorship management to logistics & planning and marketing & design.Ms. Howell is a Director for Mercury Momentum; a non profit entity with the goal of promoting education, social and cultural awareness, community spirit and positive change. This goal is mainly achieved through public and private events for which Ms. Howell acts as event orgainizer. Events of Note include the annual Reno Earth Day event, the ArtTown Cal Ave Artists' Market, and various other smaller events. She is also Treasurer for the entity and is the chair of the finance committee managing the financial responsibilities of the company and the annual budget.

Ms. Howell worked part time while going to school for the consulting firm for 5 years before coming to work full time in 2009 as an Administrative Assistant. She performed customer service, scheduling meetings, answering phones, fax and mail distribution, document control and extensive filing in multiple systems and collections. Since this time, she has assisted in developing the marketing segments for Mailings and Brochures, becoming Segment Leader for these two areas. As a Project Development Assistant, her focus had been on developing project management skills and client coordination as an assistant project coordinator. She created the Expert Witness program for Business Development and has is the key producer in the RFP Subcontracting Programs. She has also developed and produces RII’s professional industry Newsletter and the new personnel training programs for administration and marketing segments. She has been an integral part of team building for project teams, associate screening and project development screening. As a Project Manager she has built a portfolio of small to large projects across the US, Mexico and Canada. Projects of note include three major market studies for cement and aggregates for an international mining company, new cement facility in Arizona, project coordination for 3 major public feasibility studies and project management for the transition of rail operations for a complex short line rail acquisition involving a field staff of 13 associates.

Marvin E. Davis & Associates, Inc. offers over 25 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering, specialized civil engineering, and construction inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Comprised of an innovative team, we are dedicated to developing creative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our clients to build exceptional projects.Ms. Howell handled several responsibilities for this geotechnical engineering firm including front office management and marketing as well as project administration for residential and commercial construction projects. Ms. Howell maintained job and field folders, job set up, scheduling, planning and Project close outs. She completed final revisions for project deliverables including plan sets and reports.

Ms. Howell strives to embody the Starbucks mission every day with customers, partners and the community. Soon after starting she was enlisted to assist the Store Manager with community engagement projects including coordinating volunteer opportunities, managing coffee and prize donations and other innovative ways to get the store and district involved with the community. She also has a great love of coffee and her thirst for knowledge and growth brought her to complete Starbucks Coffee Master & Barista Trainer programs and certifications.

Ms. Howell managed a crew of up to 4 people while performing opening and closing procedures for the store. She also handled all basic store accounting and reports, setting up payroll and vendors with QuickBooks, paying store bills, accounts receivable, and creating and adjusting spreadsheets to better suit the stores needs. She placed orders for store supplies, took inventory and ensured accurate material levels for the store. She handled most Human Resources including: Handling Schedule Changes, Entry Level Interviews and hiring, training, and payroll. She adjusted register prices and buttons, handled customer complaints, Answered phones, Took catering orders, Customer Service, Cashier, and used various kitchen equipment.

Ms Howell managed a crew of up to 5 people, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service. She performed opening and closing procedures for the store which included cash handling and register reconciliation, basic store accounting and reporting and handling customer complaints. She trained new employees in cashier skills, customer service, order taking, answering phones, cleaning tables, preparing and making ice cream, waffles and cakes, using various kitchen equipment and delivery driving.

Ms Howell supervised a crew of up to 11 people, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service. She performed opening and closing procedures for the store which included cash handling and register reconciliation, basic store accounting and reporting and handling customer complaints. She also contributed to marketing ideas and distribution that set the mold for all Pizza Plus stores and marketing practices. She trained new employees in cashier skills, customer service, order taking, answering phones, cleaning tables, preparing, making, and cutting pizzas, making dough, salad preparations, using various kitchen equipment and delivery driving.