Experience

Core States Construction Services, Inc.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Supported 6 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinated schedules, travel, appointments, and meetings. Drafted correspondence, organized files, managed incoming communication, prioritized projects, and optimized workflow. Assisted the VP of Business Development; coordinated fundraisers, sponsorships, internal, and community events inclusive of catering services and event site selection. Managed internal vendors and service providers… Show more Supported 6 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinated schedules, travel, appointments, and meetings. Drafted correspondence, organized files, managed incoming communication, prioritized projects, and optimized workflow. Assisted the VP of Business Development; coordinated fundraisers, sponsorships, internal, and community events inclusive of catering services and event site selection. Managed internal vendors and service providers for office maintenance. Purchased supplies and reconciled expenses. ―Assisted the VP of HR with on-boarding new associates; coordinated interviews and new-hire orientation. ―Served as Gatekeeper, Executive and Personal Assistant for the President/CEO. Go-To-Person for questions, problems, information, and internal affairs. Listened closely and solved problems. ―Delivered first-class customer service; engaged with clients, gathered information, and communicated with teams. ―Controlled costs by soliciting proposals and negotiating services and pricing with vendors and service providers. ―Administrated multiple complex calendars and scheduling requirements. Coordinated and scheduled all internal and external business meetings and appointments for the President and executive staff. ―Managed multiple priorities simultaneously requiring meticulous organizational and time management within a constantly changing environment. ―Maintained strict professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive and/or personal information. Show less Supported 6 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinated schedules, travel, appointments, and meetings. Drafted correspondence, organized files, managed incoming communication, prioritized projects, and optimized workflow. Assisted the VP of Business Development; coordinated fundraisers, sponsorships, internal, and community events inclusive of catering services and event site selection. Managed internal vendors and service providers… Show more Supported 6 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinated schedules, travel, appointments, and meetings. Drafted correspondence, organized files, managed incoming communication, prioritized projects, and optimized workflow. Assisted the VP of Business Development; coordinated fundraisers, sponsorships, internal, and community events inclusive of catering services and event site selection. Managed internal vendors and service providers for office maintenance. Purchased supplies and reconciled expenses. ―Assisted the VP of HR with on-boarding new associates; coordinated interviews and new-hire orientation. ―Served as Gatekeeper, Executive and Personal Assistant for the President/CEO. Go-To-Person for questions, problems, information, and internal affairs. Listened closely and solved problems. ―Delivered first-class customer service; engaged with clients, gathered information, and communicated with teams. ―Controlled costs by soliciting proposals and negotiating services and pricing with vendors and service providers. ―Administrated multiple complex calendars and scheduling requirements. Coordinated and scheduled all internal and external business meetings and appointments for the President and executive staff. ―Managed multiple priorities simultaneously requiring meticulous organizational and time management within a constantly changing environment. ―Maintained strict professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive and/or personal information. Show less



Kaufman Lynn Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • 2006 - Oct 2015

  Provide administrative support to 11 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinates schedules, travel, appointment, and meeting arrangements. Drafts correspondence for internal and external recipients. Takes notes in executive meetings, organizes files, manages incoming communication, prioritizes projects, and optimizes workflow within the office. Assists the Director of Business Development with special events such as fundraisers, sponsorships… Show more Provide administrative support to 11 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinates schedules, travel, appointment, and meeting arrangements. Drafts correspondence for internal and external recipients. Takes notes in executive meetings, organizes files, manages incoming communication, prioritizes projects, and optimizes workflow within the office. Assists the Director of Business Development with special events such as fundraisers, sponsorships and community events. Coordinates and manages vendors for events, supplies, office services, and various other services as needed. Purchases supplies, reconciles expenses, and coordinates ticket purchases for special events. FOR THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Coordinates interview schedule, travel, and new-hire orientation schedules with the Vice President’s and senior-level manager’s. Oversees and assists new employees throughout the first week of orientation and training. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ― Serves as both Executive and Personal Assistant for the President/CEO. Coordinates travel, manages calendar, and schedules personal appointments. ―Manages multiple priorities simultaneously in a constantly changing environment. ―Serves as the Go-To-Person for questions, problems, information, and internal affairs. Listens closely and solves problems quickly and effectively. ―Provides first-class customer service; routinely engages with clients, provides and gathers information, and transfers details to the appropriate teams. ―Controls costs by gathering quotes and negotiating personal and professional services and pricing with vendors. ―Expert Calendar Management―Effectively manages complex scheduling requirements with MS Outlook; coordinates and schedules internal and external business meetings and appointments for the President and senior staff. ―Maintains strict professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive and/or personal information. Show less Provide administrative support to 11 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinates schedules, travel, appointment, and meeting arrangements. Drafts correspondence for internal and external recipients. Takes notes in executive meetings, organizes files, manages incoming communication, prioritizes projects, and optimizes workflow within the office. Assists the Director of Business Development with special events such as fundraisers, sponsorships… Show more Provide administrative support to 11 executives with extensive focus on the President/CEO and the VP of Human Resources. Coordinates schedules, travel, appointment, and meeting arrangements. Drafts correspondence for internal and external recipients. Takes notes in executive meetings, organizes files, manages incoming communication, prioritizes projects, and optimizes workflow within the office. Assists the Director of Business Development with special events such as fundraisers, sponsorships and community events. Coordinates and manages vendors for events, supplies, office services, and various other services as needed. Purchases supplies, reconciles expenses, and coordinates ticket purchases for special events. FOR THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Coordinates interview schedule, travel, and new-hire orientation schedules with the Vice President’s and senior-level manager’s. Oversees and assists new employees throughout the first week of orientation and training. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ― Serves as both Executive and Personal Assistant for the President/CEO. Coordinates travel, manages calendar, and schedules personal appointments. ―Manages multiple priorities simultaneously in a constantly changing environment. ―Serves as the Go-To-Person for questions, problems, information, and internal affairs. Listens closely and solves problems quickly and effectively. ―Provides first-class customer service; routinely engages with clients, provides and gathers information, and transfers details to the appropriate teams. ―Controls costs by gathering quotes and negotiating personal and professional services and pricing with vendors. ―Expert Calendar Management―Effectively manages complex scheduling requirements with MS Outlook; coordinates and schedules internal and external business meetings and appointments for the President and senior staff. ―Maintains strict professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive and/or personal information. Show less



AT&T WIRELESS (CINGULAR WIRELESS/BELLSOUTH MOBILITY)

• Boca Raton, FL

• PROJECT MANAGER

  • 1992 - 2005

  Detailed and results-driven Project Manager for real estate and construction. Led vendor teams in the design and implementation of wireless communication facilities to expand service capabilities. Worked with real estate consultants to select sites, reviewed lease negotiations and forwarded to corporate attorney for approval. Assembled project teams including real estate professionals, attorneys, architects, engineers, and permit consultants, established timelines and communicated progress to… Show more Detailed and results-driven Project Manager for real estate and construction. Led vendor teams in the design and implementation of wireless communication facilities to expand service capabilities. Worked with real estate consultants to select sites, reviewed lease negotiations and forwarded to corporate attorney for approval. Assembled project teams including real estate professionals, attorneys, architects, engineers, and permit consultants, established timelines and communicated progress to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion. Collected construction bids and communicated award information to contractors and subcontractors. Resolved permit issues, determined construction start-date, and collaborated with contractors throughout all processes. Completed final walk-through and punch list, ensured corrections, and delivered information to engineering teams for next steps. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ―Generated $300k+ monthly by effectively managing 45 construction projects per year. ―Increased wireless phone customers as a manager of as many as 40 simultaneous commercial real estate and construction projects. ―Enhanced capabilities to meet and/or exceed annual build plans by pitching the addition of a Construction Manager to the team. Upon approval, recruited, interviewed and hired the new CM. ―Resolved potential quality issues; added top-quality vendors to the Preferred Vendors list in spite of a corporate agreement to work exclusively with a “turn-key” vendor who was providing sub-standard materials. Researched and communicated issues with all stakeholders, coordinated teams, and pushed to secure solutions. ―Served as a liaison between diverse groups including construction teams, regulatory agencies, and administrative staff. Built rapport and created win-win solutions for multiple issues. ―Assisted in the creation of a Best-Practices manual that was recognized by corporate Headquarters. Show less Detailed and results-driven Project Manager for real estate and construction. Led vendor teams in the design and implementation of wireless communication facilities to expand service capabilities. Worked with real estate consultants to select sites, reviewed lease negotiations and forwarded to corporate attorney for approval. Assembled project teams including real estate professionals, attorneys, architects, engineers, and permit consultants, established timelines and communicated progress to… Show more Detailed and results-driven Project Manager for real estate and construction. Led vendor teams in the design and implementation of wireless communication facilities to expand service capabilities. Worked with real estate consultants to select sites, reviewed lease negotiations and forwarded to corporate attorney for approval. Assembled project teams including real estate professionals, attorneys, architects, engineers, and permit consultants, established timelines and communicated progress to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion. Collected construction bids and communicated award information to contractors and subcontractors. Resolved permit issues, determined construction start-date, and collaborated with contractors throughout all processes. Completed final walk-through and punch list, ensured corrections, and delivered information to engineering teams for next steps. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ―Generated $300k+ monthly by effectively managing 45 construction projects per year. ―Increased wireless phone customers as a manager of as many as 40 simultaneous commercial real estate and construction projects. ―Enhanced capabilities to meet and/or exceed annual build plans by pitching the addition of a Construction Manager to the team. Upon approval, recruited, interviewed and hired the new CM. ―Resolved potential quality issues; added top-quality vendors to the Preferred Vendors list in spite of a corporate agreement to work exclusively with a “turn-key” vendor who was providing sub-standard materials. Researched and communicated issues with all stakeholders, coordinated teams, and pushed to secure solutions. ―Served as a liaison between diverse groups including construction teams, regulatory agencies, and administrative staff. Built rapport and created win-win solutions for multiple issues. ―Assisted in the creation of a Best-Practices manual that was recognized by corporate Headquarters. Show less



STILES CORPORATION

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

  • 1985 - 1992

  Hired as a receptionist and was quickly promoted to Administrative Assistant, and then Project Administrator. Managed and coordinated all owner and tenant paperwork to apply for and obtain building permits for commercial construction. Collaborated with in-house construction and Architecture& Engineering departments. ―Garnered pivotal experience in a trust-based work environment and built long-term, loyal relationships in a professional setting. Hired as a receptionist and was quickly promoted to Administrative Assistant, and then Project Administrator. Managed and coordinated all owner and tenant paperwork to apply for and obtain building permits for commercial construction. Collaborated with in-house construction and Architecture& Engineering departments. ―Garnered pivotal experience in a trust-based work environment and built long-term, loyal relationships in a professional setting.