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Randa Franzen is a seasoned project management professional with 25+ years of experience in program management, construction, facilities management, and marketing. She has a strong background in managing large-scale projects, including refurbishment and renovation projects, and has expertise in budgeting, space planning, and energy efficiency. Randa holds an Advanced Management Program from Harvard University and an MBA from The George Washington University.

Experience

    • Project Manager

    • Project Manager
      • 2009 - Present

    • Project Manager
      • 2002 - 2002

      Initiated and planned refurbishment project, including securing approval and budget from Navy. * Recruited and managed team to redesign, repair, and upgrade entire facility.Directed all phases of project deliverables including, requests for project funding, design supervision, furniture orders, invoices, schedule, budgets, site visits, and equipment/security/furniture installation, ensured resolution of any security issues verified that the facility was operational throughout refurbishment and worked on the signage rebranding program.

    • Founder and President
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

      Launched non-profit organization to provide financial support to Harrison Hospital Foundation. * Negotiated corporate sponsorship agreement and led capital development efforts. * Contributed designs used in fundraising campaigns and won first place award.

    • Consultant
      • 2001 - 2001

      Planned and managed all phases of library renovation and technology upgrade project. * Researched and selected programs to fully automate library cataloging system and network entire school, including personal computers for every classroom. Created technical training and resource materials for students and faculty. * Key role in planning and organizing auction generating $20K, including securing donations from Tiffany & Company and other corporate sponsors as well as private contributors. * Successfully marketed and introduced new Accelerated Reading Program to school.

    • Consultant
      • Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

      Consulted Japanese executives on American business and government practices, ethics, and etiquette in addition to providing English language instruction. * Researched diverse marketplaces to present evolving business industry trends and issues.

    • Project Manager
      • Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

      Planned and directed integration of seven facilities following Wells Fargo and Crocker Bank merger. * Controlled $26M infrastructure upgrade budget. * Coordinated weekly schedules and activities of over 300 project participants, including architects, contractors, and IT consultants as well as mechanical, safety, and electrical engineers. * Achieved aggressive project deadline and budget despite continuous building occupancy challenges, diminishing resources, frequent change orders, and abatement issues.

Education

  • Harvard University
    Advanced Management Program
  • The George Washington University
    M.B.A, Finance
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design

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