Karan Joi Russell
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Mark L. Andersen
Karan worked as a Sr. Contract Administrator for three (3) years in my group at Universal Creative. She was a highly capable and effective contract administrator. She was embedded in our Placemaking Group where she administered contracts ranging in size from small quick turn-around facility contracts to multi-million-dollar attraction contracts. Karan’s communication skills are excellent. She can relate to persons of all ranks in both her own organization and suppliers. Her business acumen is highly developed and is a very savvy negotiator. Karan is also a kind, caring, empathic person who is willing to help whenever or wherever she is needed. She is a great cook and loves to serve people her food and regularly brought her delicious homemade dishes for all of us to enjoy most Fridays-that’s the kind of person she is. Karan was a procurement
Michael Denny
To Whom it May Concern, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Karan Joi Russell on multiple projects and under different roles. Karan’s flexibility in the construction field and diverse skill set, sets her apart from the competition. Ms. Russell’s tenacious work ethic and winning attitude allows her to work independently or as part of a team. Understanding contract responsibility as well as what’s required in a set of drawings and specifications, related to field construction, makes managing Karan easy. If you’re looking for someone to drive a project, deliver on-time, manage entitlement, schedule and budget, you will benefit greatly by hiring Karan. Not only will she take the stress out of project management, she’ll perform the work with a winning attitude and common sense leadership. Sincerely, Michael Denny
Mark L. Andersen
Karan worked as a Sr. Contract Administrator for three (3) years in my group at Universal Creative. She was a highly capable and effective contract administrator. She was embedded in our Placemaking Group where she administered contracts ranging in size from small quick turn-around facility contracts to multi-million-dollar attraction contracts. Karan’s communication skills are excellent. She can relate to persons of all ranks in both her own organization and suppliers. Her business acumen is highly developed and is a very savvy negotiator. Karan is also a kind, caring, empathic person who is willing to help whenever or wherever she is needed. She is a great cook and loves to serve people her food and regularly brought her delicious homemade dishes for all of us to enjoy most Fridays-that’s the kind of person she is. Karan was a procurement
Michael Denny
To Whom it May Concern, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Karan Joi Russell on multiple projects and under different roles. Karan’s flexibility in the construction field and diverse skill set, sets her apart from the competition. Ms. Russell’s tenacious work ethic and winning attitude allows her to work independently or as part of a team. Understanding contract responsibility as well as what’s required in a set of drawings and specifications, related to field construction, makes managing Karan easy. If you’re looking for someone to drive a project, deliver on-time, manage entitlement, schedule and budget, you will benefit greatly by hiring Karan. Not only will she take the stress out of project management, she’ll perform the work with a winning attitude and common sense leadership. Sincerely, Michael Denny
Mark L. Andersen
Karan worked as a Sr. Contract Administrator for three (3) years in my group at Universal Creative. She was a highly capable and effective contract administrator. She was embedded in our Placemaking Group where she administered contracts ranging in size from small quick turn-around facility contracts to multi-million-dollar attraction contracts. Karan’s communication skills are excellent. She can relate to persons of all ranks in both her own organization and suppliers. Her business acumen is highly developed and is a very savvy negotiator. Karan is also a kind, caring, empathic person who is willing to help whenever or wherever she is needed. She is a great cook and loves to serve people her food and regularly brought her delicious homemade dishes for all of us to enjoy most Fridays-that’s the kind of person she is. Karan was a procurement
Michael Denny
To Whom it May Concern, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Karan Joi Russell on multiple projects and under different roles. Karan’s flexibility in the construction field and diverse skill set, sets her apart from the competition. Ms. Russell’s tenacious work ethic and winning attitude allows her to work independently or as part of a team. Understanding contract responsibility as well as what’s required in a set of drawings and specifications, related to field construction, makes managing Karan easy. If you’re looking for someone to drive a project, deliver on-time, manage entitlement, schedule and budget, you will benefit greatly by hiring Karan. Not only will she take the stress out of project management, she’ll perform the work with a winning attitude and common sense leadership. Sincerely, Michael Denny
Mark L. Andersen
Karan worked as a Sr. Contract Administrator for three (3) years in my group at Universal Creative. She was a highly capable and effective contract administrator. She was embedded in our Placemaking Group where she administered contracts ranging in size from small quick turn-around facility contracts to multi-million-dollar attraction contracts. Karan’s communication skills are excellent. She can relate to persons of all ranks in both her own organization and suppliers. Her business acumen is highly developed and is a very savvy negotiator. Karan is also a kind, caring, empathic person who is willing to help whenever or wherever she is needed. She is a great cook and loves to serve people her food and regularly brought her delicious homemade dishes for all of us to enjoy most Fridays-that’s the kind of person she is. Karan was a procurement
Michael Denny
To Whom it May Concern, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Karan Joi Russell on multiple projects and under different roles. Karan’s flexibility in the construction field and diverse skill set, sets her apart from the competition. Ms. Russell’s tenacious work ethic and winning attitude allows her to work independently or as part of a team. Understanding contract responsibility as well as what’s required in a set of drawings and specifications, related to field construction, makes managing Karan easy. If you’re looking for someone to drive a project, deliver on-time, manage entitlement, schedule and budget, you will benefit greatly by hiring Karan. Not only will she take the stress out of project management, she’ll perform the work with a winning attitude and common sense leadership. Sincerely, Michael Denny
Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work
LinkedInMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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PNG Builders
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Canada
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Construction
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Project Management
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Whaat's Cooking, LLC
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United States
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President
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Jan 2020 - Present
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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Media Production
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Project Manager
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Dec 2017 - Nov 2020
NBC UNIVERSAL, Universal City, CA 2014 - PresentProject Manager - Creative 2017 - 2020Managed multiple projects for theme park and CityWalk ranging in value from $200K to $4M. Worked closely with Tech Services, Entertainment, Food, Special Events, and Operations departments to complete an array of projects, including retail and food / beverage carts, tenant improvements, and ride enhancements. Maintained guest-facing visibility and all safety measures. Served as Chairman of Diversity and Inclusion Committee (D&I).• Met project budget criteria 100% and maintained average cost savings of 10% per project. • Saved $7M by mediating 2 large construction disputes valued at approximately of $10M.• Developed and delivered D&I awareness events and seminars, communicating with senior management on ways to improve staff development and retention.Senior Contracts Administrator 2014 - 2017Partnered with Project Managers and Vendors to complete contracting process for projects varying in cost and complexity from $25K to $40M. Worked with IT department programmers and developers to ensure expected results were achieved by system end users in timely fashion. • Led multiple RFP / RFQ bid conferences, vetting of contractors / vendors, complex cost analyses, schedule review and punch list walks, ensuring optimal costing and service delivery. • Met regularly with management from various offices, discussing lessons learned from project closeouts, coordinating new incentives implementation, and updating policies and procedures. • Conducted “Lunch and Learn” seminars training all levels of staff on best practices and contract terminology / understanding, improving execution of RFPs and RFQs.• Assessed existing contracting processes of over 140 union and non-union contracts, analyzing best practices, interpreting results, reporting progress for affected departments, and creating proactive measures to communicate and implement new contract terms.
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Senior Contract Administrator
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
Senior Contracts Administrator 2014 - 2017Partnered with Project Managers and Vendors to complete contracting process for projects varying in cost and complexity from $25K to $40M. Worked with IT department programmers and developers to ensure expected results were achieved by system end users in timely fashion. • Led multiple RFP / RFQ bid conferences, vetting of contractors / vendors, complex cost analyses, schedule review and punch list walks, ensuring optimal costing and service delivery. • Met regularly with management from various offices, discussing lessons learned from project closeouts, coordinating new incentives implementation, and updating policies and procedures. • Conducted “Lunch and Learn” seminars training all levels of staff on best practices and contract terminology / understanding, improving execution of RFPs and RFQs.• Assessed existing contracting processes of over 140 union and non-union contracts, analyzing best practices, interpreting results, reporting progress for affected departments, and creating proactive measures to communicate and implement new contract terms.
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Restore Neighborhoods LA
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Operations Manager
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2012 - 2013
Worked with City of Los Angeles and Federal Government to create and maintain affordable housing within communities most affected by housing crisis. Managed all contractual and administrative documents to purchase and construct (time and materials, cost plus, fixed fee contracts, drawings, and permits). Managed single and multi-family scattered site units (1150 units), using $140M of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds. Conducted training from bid process through Certificate of Occupancy. • Exceeded minority contracting goals of 25% by conducting outreach to local businesses and agencies. Contracts were completed with over 72% minority and women-owned businesses while simultaneously creating over 8K jobs during down economy. Karan Joi Russell karanjrussell@gmail.com Page TwoRESTORE NEIGHBORHOODS (Continued)• Monitored contractor progress and reviewed contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions were being met and followed, collaborating with City of Los Angeles personnel and construction managers to maintain the pulse of the program, and reporting all financial aspects of project.• Reviewed and approved accounts payable, payroll, maintenance requests, upgrades, and policy deviations while maintaining strict budget and quality control / assurance. Maintained bidders’ list, created RFP / RFQs, conducted pre-bid conferences, producing creative marketing solutions and outreach programs. • Prepared and maintained detailed progress records for budget, projections, feasibility vs. actual, percentage complete and ROI.
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