Katie Pantalena, PMP
Operations Project Manager at Tech Elevator- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteOct, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
CourseraMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
CourseraMay, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tech Elevator
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Project Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Plan and define project scope, goals, and deliverables using waterfall, hybrid, and agile methodologies. • Lead project teams to include assigning tasks, tracking progress, resolving issues and conflicts, and negotiating with stakeholders. • Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, team members, and executive leadership team. • Identify risks & develop mitigation strategies and lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes. • Develop and implement project management frameworks, methodologies, and standards for the PMO. • Conduct analysis to gather feedback and insights on UX for the foundational research for new project proposals. Show less
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WashSense Inc.
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
• Spearheaded strategic project planning initiatives to integrate data-driven processes into internal workflows using waterfall, hybrid, and agile methodologies. • Managed all contract processes, client onboarding, and facility inquiries. • Built, implemented, and maintained CRM to include all automations, workflows, dashboards, & data reports. • Regularly advised and updated the executive leadership team (C-suite). • Developed all internal and external training materials and slide decks, and staging sandboxes for sales demos. • Conducted accounts payable and receivable activities, produced internal reports, and established financial procedures. Show less
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VIPKid
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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English as a Second Language Teacher
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Nov 2017 - Aug 2021
• Taught 1-on 1 full immersion English language classes virtually to elementary age children to develop English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. • Administered formal testing and provided feedback about student's progress. • Troubleshot, diagnosed, and resolved technical issues to provide a seamless user experience. • Created a positive and inclusive learning environment that encouraged active participation and engagement. • Communicated with parents or guardians to discuss student progress and provide support and guidance. Show less
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Operations Manager
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Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute events and projects using waterfall and hybrid methodologies. • Oversaw changes in project planning and scope, ensuring smooth execution. • Provided prompt and professional responses to member inquiries via email and social media channels. • Efficiently managed calendars and facilitated internal travel arrangements. • Performed accounting with Quickbooks, generated internal financial reports, and reconciled against the budget. Show less
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Founder + Head of Operations
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May 2013 - Dec 2018
• Developed and expanded an e-commerce business to include product design, inventory forecasting, and marketing campaigns. • Directed all business operations to achieve annual revenue of $200,000+. • Onboarded and supervised a team of contractors to manufacture inventory. • Managed all accounts payable and receivable, financial projections, record-keeping, and internal financial reporting. • Conducted quality control checks on and handled customer inquiries. • Developed and expanded an e-commerce business to include product design, inventory forecasting, and marketing campaigns. • Directed all business operations to achieve annual revenue of $200,000+. • Onboarded and supervised a team of contractors to manufacture inventory. • Managed all accounts payable and receivable, financial projections, record-keeping, and internal financial reporting. • Conducted quality control checks on and handled customer inquiries.
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ESL Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
• Planned, organized, and provided instruction in English for small groups and whole class instruction for English Language Learners.• Adapted classroom activities and assignments for multi-level ELLs in the classroom.• Administered academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress in meeting academic learning targets.
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ESL Teaching Assistant
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Dec 2010 - Aug 2011
• Assisted students, individually and in groups with lesson assignments.• Adapted classroom activities and assignments for multi-level ELLs in the classroom.• Supported the ESL teachers’ daily lesson plans and instructional activities.
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Education
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Liberty University
Master of Arts - MA, Human Services: Executive Leadership -
Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor