Project Manager

• Apr 2019 - Present

Project Manager

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2016

Management and Coordination of staff to bring projects to very successful completions - on time and on budget. Working with my staff for coordination of all aspects below: Work with trades to prepare estimates Advise/Consultation/Coordination with the Site Supervisors and design consultants Client and Client Representation Liaison Budget and schedule development Ensure timelines and budget are being adhered to Collect and analyzing Bid information for Tender Process Prepare Contracts with Trades Coordination of project specifications, including the development of scope of work for tenders. Sideline internal project: Championing the research and development of PM software service for the organization. Working closely with IT software and developers to coordinate the use and best practice. Training of staff in the use of software. Show less

Project Coordinator

• Sep 2005 - Nov 2011

Residential & Commercial Divisions Liaison with Clients, initiating scope of work requirements Coordination of project specifications, including the development of scope of work for tenders Work with trades to prepare estimates Consultation/coordination with the PM, Site Supervisor and design consultants Client and Client Representation Liaison Budget and schedule development Ensure timelines and budget are being adhered to Collect and analyzing Bid information for Tender Process Prepare Contracts with Trades Coordinate Project Insurance requirements Progress Claims - review, verify amounts, prepare Statutory Declarations, and prepare Certificate of Payments. Review and approve supplier invoices and coordinate payments with accounting Maintain and administration of project files and of site office. Sideline internal project: Worked closely with IT developers to bring online a PM software service to meet the needs of the entire organization - including project managers, administration and accounting departments. Again, working closely with all departments to find out their requirements for dedicated management software. Training of staff in the use of software once implemented. Show less

Owner / Designer

• Jan 2004 - Nov 2005

Home based business Design patio spaces – conceptualizing an “outdoor room” based on client’s personalities and gardening inclinations Consultant for established gardens – improvements and new plans Strong believer in using natural and organic products Home based business Design patio spaces – conceptualizing an “outdoor room” based on client’s personalities and gardening inclinations Consultant for established gardens – improvements and new plans Strong believer in using natural and organic products

Manager/Buyer

• Mar 1992 - Feb 2003

Purchaser and oversaw the introduction of new product lines, from various trade shows in North America - which included gift and floral departments along with pottery, statuary, tools and garden accessories. This also includes the negotiations with manufacturers/distributors for lowered product costs and reduced transportation costs, improving gross margins; processing of all these items and corresponding invoices into the networked point of sale database and calculating correct gross margins for product based on market values. Forecasting of following year sales and purchasing budgets. Supervisor of cash management department, including cash sales reports, POS (point of sale) system, managing and scheduling employees Conceptualized and executed plans for trade show booths at B.C. Home and Garden Shows and Van Dusen Garden Shows. This included floor layout, merchandise selection, time management of labour, scheduling, cash sales and security. Working with partner garden centres - developed POS system for the entire group of garden centres - which included compiling a cashier-training manual, which enabled new employees to strengthen their skills on the point of sales system through a “hands on” approach. Maintained a high level of customer service within the store, with constant contact with in-store, and corporate customer base, while tracking product inquiries, and notification of upcoming sales. Planned and facilitated tour groups within the gardens and on bus tours to various garden shows, and gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Show less