Lauren Apsokardu
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Victoria Guentter
Lauren Balogh is an inspired and hard working employee. She fully dedicates herself to each task with which she is presented. Her positive attitude and enthusiastic demeanor make her a pleasure to work with, for both her colleagues and clients alike. Lauren contributes regularly to the team, and her creativity has often been an asset to the whole company. I have no reservations whatsoever in giving Lauren my highest recommendation.
Matthew Apsokardu
Lauren was a strong asset for the NAACP project. She conducted her research effectively and efficiently, and helped organize other member's work into a cohesive package. Lauren went above and beyond the call of duty for this project, lending extensive time gathering pictures and helping design the final layout of the book.
Victoria Guentter
Lauren Balogh is an inspired and hard working employee. She fully dedicates herself to each task with which she is presented. Her positive attitude and enthusiastic demeanor make her a pleasure to work with, for both her colleagues and clients alike. Lauren contributes regularly to the team, and her creativity has often been an asset to the whole company. I have no reservations whatsoever in giving Lauren my highest recommendation.
Matthew Apsokardu
Lauren was a strong asset for the NAACP project. She conducted her research effectively and efficiently, and helped organize other member's work into a cohesive package. Lauren went above and beyond the call of duty for this project, lending extensive time gathering pictures and helping design the final layout of the book.
Victoria Guentter
Lauren Balogh is an inspired and hard working employee. She fully dedicates herself to each task with which she is presented. Her positive attitude and enthusiastic demeanor make her a pleasure to work with, for both her colleagues and clients alike. Lauren contributes regularly to the team, and her creativity has often been an asset to the whole company. I have no reservations whatsoever in giving Lauren my highest recommendation.
Matthew Apsokardu
Lauren was a strong asset for the NAACP project. She conducted her research effectively and efficiently, and helped organize other member's work into a cohesive package. Lauren went above and beyond the call of duty for this project, lending extensive time gathering pictures and helping design the final layout of the book.
Victoria Guentter
Lauren Balogh is an inspired and hard working employee. She fully dedicates herself to each task with which she is presented. Her positive attitude and enthusiastic demeanor make her a pleasure to work with, for both her colleagues and clients alike. Lauren contributes regularly to the team, and her creativity has often been an asset to the whole company. I have no reservations whatsoever in giving Lauren my highest recommendation.
Matthew Apsokardu
Lauren was a strong asset for the NAACP project. She conducted her research effectively and efficiently, and helped organize other member's work into a cohesive package. Lauren went above and beyond the call of duty for this project, lending extensive time gathering pictures and helping design the final layout of the book.
Credentials
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OSHA-30
-Jul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Abacus Capital Group LLC
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Project Manager
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Jun 2020 - Present
Abacus owns over 10,000 apartment units serving institutional real estate capital. The firm has a nationwide presence primarily focusing on value-add opportunities along with core and new development. Since 2004, Abacus has acquired more than $3 billion of multi-family assets including more than 26,000 apartment units nationwide. • Develops budget and schedule for multi-family projects across the United States. • Tracks new construction and reports to senior management on a weekly basis. • Performs internal plan and cost reviews. • Performs regular site inspections and manages third party engineering consultants. • Identifies unsatisfactory construction work items and coordinates with necessary parties to address deficiencies. • Performs unit walk and turnover activities and tracks punchlist and project closeout. • Reviews monthly draw requests from GCs and subcontractors and works with development to assist with draw funding. • Directs the company's ESG efforts for both value-add an ground-up construction
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Saunders Construction
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United States
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager / Estimator
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
- One of two PMs on the 132,000 SF Community Commons project at the University of Denver. - Responsible for managing the scopes of work for MEP and finish trades. - Assembled submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and other project documentation. - Assisted with coordination of the BIM efforts. - Reviewed and prepared change orders for review and approval. - One of two PMs on the 132,000 SF Community Commons project at the University of Denver. - Responsible for managing the scopes of work for MEP and finish trades. - Assembled submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and other project documentation. - Assisted with coordination of the BIM efforts. - Reviewed and prepared change orders for review and approval.
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IMC Construction
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Organizational Development Manager
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Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
IMC tripled in size in a four-year time span. I worked with different departments to ensure that growth continues in a sustainable way and leverage that growth for greater personal and professional growth of team members.TRAINING- Launched the company’s first-ever training program via a learning management platform, centralizing training company-wide.- Oversaw the development of more than 200 training courses in-house from inception through assignment.- Drove employee usage and engagement, resulting in a 90% engagement rate company-wide within 3 months.- Met with department heads regularly to determine training needs, priorities, and skill gaps, then develop training plans.- Worked with content makers to determine the goals, delivery, & categorization of coursework.PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION (Procore)- Helped a $140M project establish a process for managing completion lists and punch list through Procore, streamlining and condensing the punchlist timeline. - Coordinated troubleshooting and resolves issues with Procore.- Generated custom reports based on specific project needs.- Developed and implemented the use of a reporting mechanism to ensure employees are using Procore effectively and to identify training needs.QUALITY CONTROL- Worked with senior leadership to design, implement, and manage an upgraded quality control program across all IMC projects.- Oversaw the creation of 100+ QC forms, reducing CCIP insurance rates- Worked with leadership to ensure compliance and implementation of quality control plan items.- Customized project-specific quality control plans and documentation for projects as needed.- Implemented the use of a quality control log on every project and ensured its consistent and correct usage company-wide.- Collected, tracked, and delivered quality control forms and inspection templates as needed.
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Assistant Project Manager
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
Project experience:- The Promenade at Granite Run. Redevelopment of the Granite Run Mall in Media, PA into a mixed-use town center. Responsible for delivering multiple core and shell retail buildings totalling 307,000 SF. My role: Preparing submittals and RFIs, general project set-up and support, collecting bids for multiple fit outs, tracking quality control issues, running preconstruction meetings, preparation and issuance of weekly subcontractor meeting minutes. Estimated cost: $40M- Hilton Garden Inn at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, PA. Construction of a four-story, 138-room hotel using Hilton's newest standards for design and security. My role: Writing scopes, reviewing all submittals, preparing RFIs, schedule preparation, and cost tracking. Estimated cost: $14M- The Reserve at Maybrook in Wynnewood, PA. New multifamily construction. My role: Assisted with buyout and reviewed submittals. Estimated cost: $54M.- King of Prussia Mall expansion, $180M redevelopment of one of the largest malls in the country to add 250,000 SF of upscale retail. My role: Reviewed and prepared submittals and RFIs; coordinated cost management efforts across multiple phases, resolving outstanding issues, negotiating costs, and delivering reporting to the client; coordinated and organized punch list, closeout, and turnover efforts; coordinated with trades to resolve logistical and scheduling issues; provided daily safety orientations for new workers on site.
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Project Engineer
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Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
- On-site project coordinator for the $160 million King of Prussia Mall expansion.- Provided general support and assistance to keep a job site of 20 IMC employees, more than 40 subcontractors, and more than 200 workers functioning.- Generated, modified, distributed, and filed all project-related documentation which includes letters, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, subcontract agreements, etc.- Communicated with subcontractors, architects and engineers regularly to track, log, post, and manage information.- Assisted in coordinating information between the site and office.- Managed the documentation and files the KoP Mall Expansion.- Coordinated and planned all on-site meetings and events, including owner/architect/contractor meetings and weekly project manager meetings.
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THK Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Market Analyst Intern
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
- Gathered research from multiple sources for feasibility studies - Prepared property market reports and performs pro forma financial analysis - Wrote reports, making recommendations for existing and new investments - Supported senior analysts with any research-related requests and financial analysis - Prepared conference presentations - Gathered research from multiple sources for feasibility studies - Prepared property market reports and performs pro forma financial analysis - Wrote reports, making recommendations for existing and new investments - Supported senior analysts with any research-related requests and financial analysis - Prepared conference presentations
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Marketing Coordinator
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
- Prepared materials for largest win in firm’s history, a $120 million Interstate project - Prepared and submitted proposals for large-scale civil, transportation, and construction management projects across Colorado - Built relationships with clients and consultants through business development opportunities - Assisted with public involvement and outreach opportunities - Prepared materials for largest win in firm’s history, a $120 million Interstate project - Prepared and submitted proposals for large-scale civil, transportation, and construction management projects across Colorado - Built relationships with clients and consultants through business development opportunities - Assisted with public involvement and outreach opportunities
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GVF
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United States
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Transportation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Working Professional Intern
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
- Researched and applied for viable grant opportunities - Assisted with event planning and coordination for fundraising and advocacy events - Attended public meetings, learning more about the public process, funding issues, and area transit projects - Prepared reports and relevant statistics for the Seatbelt Challenge for area high schools - Wrote and edited copy for the GVF TMA Foundation website and social media Founded in 1990, GVF is a not-for-profit organization created to advocate and promote a viable transportation network for the region’s economic vitality. To maximize awareness and develop sustainable support, we partner with public and private entities.
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Cloud Gehshan Design
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
- Prepared and submitted proposals and qualifications for federal, state, local, and private projects - Created firm's marketing materials, including award submissions, direct mail opportunities, and press releases - Maintained client, photography, and marketing databases and content management systems - Managed relationships with current and potential clients - Maintained the company’s social media presence - Performed research for project and presentation opportunities - Project managed the firm's first website redesign in six years, with over one hundred projects and thousands of images
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Director of Marketing
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
- Guides all marketing and public relations efforts for a high-end gourmet caterer - Performs analysis of all marketing efforts to determine effectiveness - Developed 2011 marketing plan that reduces marketing expenditures and focuses instead on low-cost, high-return guerrilla marketing techniques - Creates and revises publications and communications, including brochures, signage, and e-mail newsletters - Organizes and submits materials for both digital and hard copy publications - Manages all social media and Web 2.0 projects, including Facebook, Twitter, and blog posts - Enhances organic search engine optimization results, ensuring we are listed on the first page of various key search term results - Increased PageRank of ProvenceCatering.com from 1/10 to 4/10 in a span of three months, thereby increasing the visibility and credibility of the site - Prepares sales proposals for events - Functions as event coordinator as needed - Acts as the face of the organization at open houses and when reaching out to the community
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Marketing and Business Development Manager
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
- Performed marketing, communications, and business development activities for Green Valley Country Club (70%) - Responsible for handling finances (15%) - Handled all administrative functions, including answering phones, updating databases, and mailing membership and event information (15%) Marketing/Business Development (70%): - Guided Green Valley Country Club from a marketing standpoint through the initial turnover from an old management team to a new management team - Generated marketing communications materials for both internal and external use - Maintained and updates thegreenvalleycountryclub.com - Responsible for Web 2.0 marketing initiatives, including Facebook, Twitter, and Constant Contact - Ensured GVCC becomes the premier destination for personal and business events in Berks County, PA - Planned events for GVCC, including a prom and bridal fair - Responsible for generating ideas to bring business to GVCC - Engaged with members by attending events, responding to inquiries, and encouraging attendance at club events - Developed relationships with external vendors, trading off services and skills for the mutual benefits of our organizations Financial (15%): - Handled financials as the accounts payable/receivable contact - Performed all payroll operations - Ensured smart spending and financial accountability by revising payroll and bill payment processes while shopping around for better rates on services and products Administrative (15%): - Interacted with members on a daily basis - Answered phones and responds to all external inquiries, ensuring that "the new face of Green Valley Country Club" is communicated appropriately
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Assistant Manager - Business Development and Marketing
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2009
- Established company’s ability to bid on federal contracts - Discover, research, and prepare proposals for federal bid opportunities - Leads proposal development and coordination activities from start-to-finish - Promoted to Project Lead after three weeks with the company - Accountable for all final decisions regarding branding and internet marketing initiatives - Negotiated with external printing and production providers, reducing expenditures by 40% - Responsible for web marketing initiatives that increased product website’s traffic 1100% in a two month period - Produce all marketing and communications materials for the company, ensuring consistency of visual identity and presentation - Supervised external web designer as he redesigned product websites to my specifications - Ensure all marketing materials meet regional requirements and specifications before product line’s launch - Established web marketing plan that utilizes Web 2.0 tools such as RSS, Twitter, and Facebook to increase product line’s exposure - Organize trade show preparation efforts by ordering materials, preparing the necessary materials and paperwork, and arranging client meetings
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Owner and Writer
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Nov 2008 - Nov 2009
- Created a travel website to learn the basics of web marketing - Maintain and generate content for website - Developed visual layout, tagline, concept structure, and market niche for site - Utilize Web2.0 tactics such as Alexa, Twitter, RSS for development and collaboration --- I created a website where I can write about traveling, combining two of my favorite hobbies. Right now, the site focuses on what I want to see and travel books I'm reading, but I hope to travel extensively in the next job I have, and then I can blog about what I am seeing and experiencing in the places I work and visit. In the meantime, my site has taught me a lot already about website analytics, starting a website, and writing business and marketing plans. I'm creating opportunities for myself and keeping my writing skills fresh while I do it. This is just the beginning of something I hope I will be doing for a long time.
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor - Construction
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May 2006 - May 2008
- Led a team that saved $1.5 million in 2007 by creating streamlined processes for projects and increasing accountability - Established and maintained productive working relationships with fifteen construction vendors, increasing on-time project delivery from 80% to 99.2% - Designed, wrote, and delivered various construction contractor performance reports to upper management on a daily basis - Wrote standard operating procedure manuals for the department by first interviewing current users, generating written content, user-testing the content, and assembling the materials for distribution - Acted as Safety Coordinator for the Contract Services department, issuing reports and ensuring all safety standards were met by contractors and office support staff - Hand-picked to be the building coordinator for Emergency Preparedness team, ensuring the safety and preparedness of the office’s workers in the event of a work stoppage, terrorist attack, or natural disaster - Performed systems analysis on Verizon-created systems by analyzing problems and working with IT to get them fixed in a timely manner - Earned placement in the top 6% of participants of employees’ “Sell One More” program in 2007, a voluntary marketing and sales program with over 14,000 participants in the region
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NAACP
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Civic and Social Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2005 - May 2006
- Researched, wrote, and edited sections of a historical text - Original role extended as I was entrusted with additional responsibilities as the Project Manager for all photography for the text - Responsible for writing captions, collecting photographs, and cataloging all images for the text - Contributed to editorial, publication, and funding decisions - Learned how to plan, develop, and implement large-scale projects for a non-profit organization - Researched, wrote, and edited sections of a historical text - Original role extended as I was entrusted with additional responsibilities as the Project Manager for all photography for the text - Responsible for writing captions, collecting photographs, and cataloging all images for the text - Contributed to editorial, publication, and funding decisions - Learned how to plan, develop, and implement large-scale projects for a non-profit organization
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Communications Intern
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Aug 2005 - May 2006
- Created all marketing collateral, including flyers, presentations, and website copy - Compiled newsletters to be presented to educators, parents, and students - Established several databases in Microsoft Access to organize company information - Supported field teams as they worked in an inner-city environment with at-risk teens - Invited to stay on as Communications Intern and for a second semester - Increased responsibilities during the second semester, handling administrative tasks and database management as well as newsletter and marketing collateral production - Learned how to manage communications materials from start to finish, from storyboarding to publication and release
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Pfizer
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Records Management Intern
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
- Wrote internal procedures for the Records Management Department - Oversaw security measures to protect classified research and employment data - Sent and maintained authorization memos in various databases - Wrote internal procedures for the Records Management Department - Oversaw security measures to protect classified research and employment data - Sent and maintained authorization memos in various databases
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Education
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2013 - 2014
University of Denver
Master of Science (M.S.), Real Estate Development and Construction Management -
2003 - 2006
Penn State University
B.A., Professional Writing -
1999 - 2003
Villa Maria Academy
