EMILY STRACHAN

**** *. ********, ***. **, Houston, TX 77077 Phone: 832-***-**** acqzaj@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE: CORPORATE PROJECT COORDINATOR

Business Planning Analysis ~ Process Improvement ~ Query Design ~ Operational Streamlining

Data Analysis ~ Client Service

Effective project management skills and demonstrated ability to boost efficiency by identifying opportunities and implementing optimized operational processes for companies with $3+ million department budgets.

Dynamic professional able to achieve peak job performance by capitalizing on strong initiative and business acumen in order to continuously meet corporate objectives. Multi-tasking talents in team building, organization, needs analysis, accurate documentation, resource evaluation, and reporting methods in deadline-oriented environments. Experience working with senior management, professional colleagues, industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Core Competencies

Project Planning ~ Process Analysis ~ Key Performance Indicators ~ Information Management

Task Scheduling & Tracking ~ Vendor Management ~ Staff Training

Research ~ Marketing Materials

SharePoint Site Owner 2010 and 2013 ~ Success Factors ~ Spotfire ~ SQL Server ~ Great Plains ~ QuickBooks

Advanced Excel and other Microsoft Applications ~ Adobe Photoshop ~ Illustrator ~ InDesign

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alanshaw Consulting, LLC - Principal Consultant (2013-Present)

Commercial real estate development, permitting services, consulting services.

Launched document research service during economic downturn to supplement income. Provide permitting consulting services for clients developing property within the City of Houston. Write project proposals, meet with clients, and assess project scope and budget. Perform project coordination and write all marketing materials including building company website. Manage financial accounts and invoicing.

Gained two new client accounts resulting in 90% of company revenue.

Reduced permitting fees by $860,000 for two client projects (commercial office building and retirement community).

Marathon Oil Corp. - Technician / Training Coordinator (2014-2015)

Independent international exploration and production company of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas.

Assisted career development managers with $3.6 million budget review, data analytics, reporting, and manipulation. Supported Technical Excellence Team with statistical analysis using advanced knowledge of Excel and Access to merge and cross-reference data. Coordinated technical training resources with subject matter experts to serve engineering and technician populations. Developed Learning Management System database and designed queries to manage extensive details for 80 courses. Researched historical expenditures in preparation for new budget forecasts. Identified areas of improvement in department processes and software configuration.

Consolidated data of 1600+ training courses, which eliminated duplicate information and improved reporting functionality.

Reconfigured Learning Management System (Success Factors) data input to better document course information, coordination details, increased automation, and less manual maintenance.

Built SharePoint sites for better member collaboration amongst four separate workforce development boards.

Produced formal PowerPoint presentations for reporting purposes.

Assisted with implementation of new competency qualifications system.

Madsen, Kneppers & Associates, Inc. - Office Manager (2014)

Construction consulting company providing services to assess for damage to properties due to weather related incidents, fires, etc., and recommend repairs and payouts.

Provided administrative support for all consultants, including Outlook Calendar management. Ensured proper project numbers and locations resulting in better inter-office coordination in appropriation of resources. Audited all timecards, expenses, and invoices to confirm proper coding, project assignment, and alignment with client guidelines. Proofed and edited all outgoing reports.

Collaborated with team members and IT group on development of a master CRM database. Researched entries to ensure correct information and removal of duplicate entries.

Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP - Operations Administrator (2010-2013)

Civil Engineering consulting firm with ~$3 million in annual revenue. Provide services to commercial and residential real estate developers, architects, and municipal agencies.

Designed, coded, and implemented project information database in Microsoft Access to create centralized information system to better manage marketing proposals and statements of qualifications. Managed company time-keeping and billing software (BillQuick). Employed extensive document management and organization skills with heavy experience in architecture, engineering, construction. Worked with government agencies and officials to ensure procurement of proper permitting documentation and approvals.

Restructured database to better track project cost and profitability, employee performance, streamline, and reduce invoicing time by 80%.

Identified key indicators and created custom reports for budget review; trained project engineers on budget analysis and resource management.

Charged with all company invoicing and employee training regarding invoice and reporting analysis; developed protocol and trained employees on billing processes as well as time and expense procedures.

Redesigned all marketing materials to create modern and cohesive brand identity; spearheaded company website redesign and coordinated with partners and website designer to develop layout, content and search engine optimization.

Launched new document research and auditing services to clients; successfully reduced clients’ permitting fees by $1.6+ million over period of 18 months.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Oklahoma

Major: Marketing, Minor: Architecture

Courses: Management, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Human Resources

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