Vanesha Frazier Crestwell
Design Project Administrator at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority- Claim this Profile
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Finance for Project Managers
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Experience
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Project Administrator
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Sep 2015 - Present
Assists in the administrative and technical support of capital design management activities for major/ miscellaneous projects Assists in the development of design progress reports and schedules; compiles comments resulting from staff review Works with Design Project Managers in finalizing detailed budget and forecast cost plans and/or inputs those details; developing reports, assists in the cost and financial administration of design contracts, including changes, budget and forecasts impacts, and cash flow projections Provides analyses and review of cost/budget expenditures to Design Department Manager and design project managers and highlights anticipated cost variances and exceptions Coordinates architectural/engineering (A/E) firms’ provision of design phase services to ensure procedures and processes are correctly followed for submittals Prepares/edits design correspondence for Project Managers, prepares/edits reports, responds to inquiries and reviews/prepares other documents; communicates by email, telephone and face-to-face Show less
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Project Coordinator
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Performs a variety of administrative functions Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and takes Composes memos, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget Performs additional duties as required Performs a variety of administrative functions Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and takes Composes memos, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget Performs additional duties as required
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Advanced Facility Management Services, Inc.
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United States
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Program Analyst
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
•Serve as program analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations. •Provides this support in an office environment. Works independently; supervisor provides general direction and establishes overall objectives. •Develop priorities, areas of emphasis, scope of project, and internal deadlines based on overall mission requirements. •Completes Assignment with very limited direct supervision. •Keeps supervisor informed of issues and findings with potentially controversial or widespread impact. •Plans and carries out analyses of assigned projects. •Reviews business processes and metrics and develops standard operating procedures and corresponding workflows in accordance with provided guidelines. •Recommends changes to project management techniques, such as tracking and reporting. •Develops briefings, charts, spreadsheets, and databases to support project management. •Performs varied administrative duties requiring an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of an office. •Uses greater judgment and initiative to determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situations. •Interprets and adapts guidelines, including unwritten policies, precedents and practices, which are not always completely applicable to changing situations. Show less
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Federal Aviation Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Management and Program Analyst
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Jul 2010 - May 2013
Conducted space studies and audits. Developed options and researched alternatives for middle/upper level management to consider; and provided briefings. Prepared comprehensive plans for short and long range logistical programs to include analyzing potential issues, identify project requirements and needs, and coordinated efforts across organizational and program/project lines. Developed processes and procedures supporting operational programs, within headquarters management inventory systems, and conducted studies on operating programs, and analyzing findings. Conducted detailed analyzed of complex functions and work processes of administrative and technical programs, made recommendations and researched improvement/problem resolution in the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations. Served as the point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues as the Purchase Card Lead holder and a Prism-Requistioner. Performed budget analysis functions such as reviewing obligation documents, accounting adjustments, invoices and other documents that support financial transactions. Provided advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information and conducting analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget. Using budgetary and other automated system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting/funding assignments. Planned, organized, and directed budget activities, ensuring organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meet unit equipment and specialized training needs. Verified funds and approved commitments. Created and approved awards and ran reports. Coordinated with other technical experts to come up with solutions and resolve issues/problems as they occur. Served as training coordinator for LOB that included, registration of employees for training. Show less
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Financial & Realty Services llc
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1110 Bonifant Street, Suite 301 Silver Spring, MD 20910/FAA
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Research Analyst/Space Planner/Project Manager
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2010
Review telecommunication, electrical design and technical requirement to ensure compliance with relevant codes, requirements and standards. Responsible for design development and specifications, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Responsible for scope of work and project schedules from project initiation through occupancy for projects. Monitored contractor performance and project schedules. Responsible for the management of financial activity associated with GSA request for Work Authorization (RWA) Systems. Maintained floor plans and CAD library for all occupied buildings, updating and archiving drawings. Prepared surveys to determine if more space is needed and analyzed space. Provide interior design services to include furniture layouts, finish selections, etc. Directed, coordinated and managed the activities of Planners, Designers, and Contractors assigned to the projects. Ensured compliance of building standards with several lease space buildings through the General Services Administration (GSA). Collected and maintained significant project records to include construction drawing correspondence, and other various GSA forms as pertains to the acquisition process. Interacted with stakeholders and coordinated a variety of activities supporting building acquisition and tenant improvement processes throughout the duration of the project cycle. Monitored project financial data through the life of the project. Reported specifics concerns such as; budget estimates, project status, scheduling timelines, and other key issues. Conduct field surveys, construction walk through, and punch list and verified existing proposed occupied space. Develops project punch list. Reviewed, inspected, and oversee all project activities to evaluate workmanship. Conducted data analysis and ad hoc reporting for better, more efficient ways to manage and utilize space. Show less
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Interior Designer/Space Planner
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Jul 2006 - Aug 2006
US Customs and Border Protection/Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC Duties: Develops and prepares presentation drawings using design principles and space planning principles. Field Surveys. Furniture/material specifications. Generate work requests and related CAD Drawings. Inspect installations for conformance to plans. US Customs and Border Protection/Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC Duties: Develops and prepares presentation drawings using design principles and space planning principles. Field Surveys. Furniture/material specifications. Generate work requests and related CAD Drawings. Inspect installations for conformance to plans.
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Junior Interior Designer
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - George Washington Carver Center, Beltsville, Maryland Duties: Strategic planning and space programming. Furniture and design presentation. Perform CAD drawing retrieval, updating and archiving following a systematic approach United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - George Washington Carver Center, Beltsville, Maryland Duties: Strategic planning and space programming. Furniture and design presentation. Perform CAD drawing retrieval, updating and archiving following a systematic approach
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Kaseman, LLC,
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Library of Congress/Facilities Design & Construction, Washington, DC
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Junior Interior Designer
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Mar 2006 - May 2006
Generate work requests and related CAD Drawings. Inspect installations for conformance to plans. Advised on all spaces involved in new construction projects from construction drawings. Performed surveys of LC buildings to maintain current overall awareness of facilities and general environmental conditions. Prepared preliminary space plans for proposed projects, including detailed specifications, to evaluate alternatives. Worked directly with support services for electrical support, carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning, telephone and computer terminal locations, changes for installation of new or change of location of furniture, and/or repair and specifications for the fabrication of shelving, cabinetry, etc. Mets with customers to confirm scope of work, document requirements; gather data relating to furniture, equipment, utilities and special needs and reviews results with supervisor for further actions. Maintained accurate records. Reviewed, complied and maintained: project layout drawings for all space change projects, records of all in-house and contracted surveys, portfolio file on design consultants, hardware/workstation components/office furnishings files, and interior construction materials files. Prepared floor plans, furnishings, and accessory selections. Show less
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Junior Interior Designer
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Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
United States Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Arlington, Virginia Duties: Participated in project team meetings. Modified floor and plan layout. Assisted Chief, Building Management Services with various projects. Space planning. Performed services relative to office interior space. United States Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Arlington, Virginia Duties: Participated in project team meetings. Modified floor and plan layout. Assisted Chief, Building Management Services with various projects. Space planning. Performed services relative to office interior space.
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Interior Design Assistant
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Jun 2003 - Jan 2004
Duties: Field measuring. Assisted in projects from initial to final phase. Modified floor and plan layout. Duties: Field measuring. Assisted in projects from initial to final phase. Modified floor and plan layout.
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Interior Designer/Intern
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Oct 2001 - Feb 2002
Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Office of Internal Services, Washington, District of Columbia Duties: Identifying, researching and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of office environment; performing services relative to interior space; developing standards for efficient space management; arranged presentations with vendors to facilitate new product previews for the designers. Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Office of Internal Services, Washington, District of Columbia Duties: Identifying, researching and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of office environment; performing services relative to interior space; developing standards for efficient space management; arranged presentations with vendors to facilitate new product previews for the designers.
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Career Academy
Project Management Training Certification -
2000 - 2002
Howard University
Bachelors of Arts, Interior Design -
1997 - 1999
Prince George's Community College
AA, General Studies
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