Experience

FORMA Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Manage daily operations and planned scope of work for high-end $5M+ projects. • Manage the project's schedule, budget, resource allocation, invoices, and change orders. • Oversee and manage vendors and subcontractors: scope development, bidding, and contracts. • Maintain effective communication with subcontractors, vendors, and site superintendent. • Coordinate with owner’s representatives, architects, and designers. • Process building permits, and special inspections. Coordinate new utilities applications. • Produce and maintain project documentation, take-offs, submittals, and RFIs. • Review shop drawings, and assemble close-out documents. Show less



MN BUILDERS

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Managed day-to-day operations of multiple projects concurrently to ensure they stayed on budget and on schedule. • Promoted from assisting the Project Manager to managing small projects ($500K- $2M). • Managed the project budget. Process, code, and approve subcontractor’s invoices. • Created and maintained the project master schedule. Lead weekly OAC meetings. • Managed subcontractors and vendors to ensure contractual compliance. • Generated client contracts, progress billings, progress reports, and change orders. • Coordinated daily with the job site team to ensure timely problem-solving. • Communicated with clients regularly regarding project decisions. • Collaborated with architects, designers, and specialty consultants. Show less



Van Acker Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Coordinated daily the scopes of work on a $30M high-end residential project, by collaborating with subcontractors, vendors, and site staff. • Prepared monthly $1M+ client invoice with detailed labor and materials costs. • Assembled subcontractor and vendor billing spreadsheets. Drafted change orders. • Coordinated subcontractors for installations during the last phases of the project, move-in, and final delivery of the project. • Assembled close-out documents and assisted with punch list tracking and review. Show less



Giovannini Moretti Construction

• Project Manager

  • May 2006 - May 2019

  • Consistently achieved outcomes on time and under budget, tracking project milestones and deliverables, and proactively managing changes in project scope. • Managed five luxury multi apartment high-rises, and a 203 unit gated community, from ground up to delivery. • Assisted in the construction of a commercial glass factory and an industrial control station at a hydroelectric plant. • Coordinated pre-construction efforts: RFIs, technical submittals and shop drawings. Created bid breakdowns by division. • Managed vendors to ensure contractual compliance. • Worked closely with site teams and multi-disciplinary partners to support long-term project success. • Reviewed costs estimates, managed project budgets, contracts, schedules, purchases, and procurement documents. • Managed timely and effective client communication throughout the life of the project. • Performed quality and progress control throughout the length of the construction projects. • Coordinated the permitting process, and secured the Certificate of Occupancy. • Stewarded close-out documentation and managed the punch list. • Provided governing documents for the project’s Owners’ Associations. • Managed the post-construction maintenance team. • Championed development initiatives in underserved communities, and led the donation of construction materials and services to nonprofits and religious organizations. Show less



Vertical Architectural Glass

• Ecuador
• Construction

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Directed the glass installation team to provide service of the highest quality and guaranteed on-time project delivery for one of Ecuador’s largest safety and architectural tempered and laminated glass companies. • Participated in the solution of complex workspace and growing business challenges through: - Increased productivity 33% by optimizing staffing and work shift management. - Enhanced facility effectiveness by improving working conditions on the factory floor. - Gained a reputation for creating happy, hardworking, dedicated employees, vested in the success of the company. - Conducted quality control training among factory workers. - Reduced glass purchasing costs 20% by implementing a customized system to track the factory production cycle. - Identified cost savings by implementing a customized business platform to keep track of inventory, purchases, payments, production costs, client database, and payroll costs. - Reduced energy costs by leading the purchase and installation of energy efficient computer servers. - Promoted a safe environment for all staff, conducting regular Occupation Safety and Health training and inspections to ensure staff followed company guidelines, including good environmental practices. - Elevated sales 45% over two years by coordinating customer-service and team building training for sales associates. • Enforced adherence to corporate governance statutes and by-laws. Managed all the internal legal documentation, recorded Shareholders' meeting minutes, and kept corporate record books. Vertical Architectural Glass is part of Giovannini Moretti Construction, a Real Estate Development group. Show less



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • May 2005 - Apr 2006

  Conceptualized and art directed corporate identity programs, website design, promotional materials and packaging design from concept through completion, consistently meeting client´s deadlines and requirements. Conceptualized and art directed corporate identity programs, website design, promotional materials and packaging design from concept through completion, consistently meeting client´s deadlines and requirements.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Apr 2005

  Managed several residential remodeling projects from inception to completion. Acquired residential properties in the city of San Francisco, worked with architects and engineers on remodeling/retrofitting plans. Processed building permits. Managed contractors, budgets, procurement, and quality control. Managed several residential remodeling projects from inception to completion. Acquired residential properties in the city of San Francisco, worked with architects and engineers on remodeling/retrofitting plans. Processed building permits. Managed contractors, budgets, procurement, and quality control.



RadiantBrands

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Nov 1999 - Jun 2002

  • Art directed integrated branding and corporate identity programs for multiple brands including Wells Fargo Bank, Girl Scouts, Ask Jeeves and others • Conducted the design team meetings to convey the clients´ needs, and formulated design strategies • Assigned projects to design team members, and oversaw the productivity by identifying work improvement´s processes • Reviewed and approved Senior and Junior Designers´ artworks • Sourced and art directed freelance photographers, illustrators and copy writers • Presented concepts and designs to clients for approval • Managed the production staff, conducted layout quality control and approved the final art for printing Show less



marriner marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Sep 1996 - Aug 1999

  • Established a cohesive, collaborative team dynamic and built a winning team hiring and art directing freelance designers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, and illustrators. • Achieved excellent 90% satisfaction ratings by ensuring solutions stayed true to the strategic, marketing, and brand focus, managing brand, corporate identity, advertisement, and packaging projects from concept to completion for clients, including Marriott Hotels, Aramark Corporation, Pompeian Olive Oil Company, among others. • Collaborated effectively with four Account Executives and presented concepts to clients to foster and maintain constant communication. Show less



Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Small Business Consultant

  • Sep 1993 - Aug 1996

  • Developed a comprehensive business development training curriculum in Spanish to enable Bay Area low-income Latinas to become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurial activity • Delivered compelling marketing, financial, and business management workshops in Spanish to 800+ attendees. • Helped clients expand their small business by as much as 40% by informing them of financing opportunities. • Actively supported clients’ financial objectives while forging a strong network and collaborating with other economic development community organizations. • Coordinated with leadership at headquarters (WISE), presenting findings including client statistics and training results reports. • Expanded participation 70% by designing promotional materials to reach out to Latinas interested in starting their businesses. • Helped clients promote their products and services in trade fairs and provided marketing and graphic design consultation, boosting client sales as much as 60%. Show less