LIZ EUGENE DAVIS

*** ***** ***** **,

Martinez CA 94553

Tel: 714-***-****

Email: acrujx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking a position in a reputable firm where I can hold positional responsibilities of an Assistant Project Manager/Coordinator.

Profile/Summary:

Expert in operations and financial management.

Expert in project planning, scheduling, contracting, budgeting and development.

Proficient analyzer and organizer to manage project operational issues.

Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Proficient in document control and management.

Possess excellent technology skills and expertise.

Technical Skills:

MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, Quickbooks, Quicken, Money, ADP, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, ProLog, FileShare, InDesign, Coldfusion, Dreamweaver MX, MSSQL, Frontpage, CRM (Salesforce, Goldmine, Access), NetTracker, Teamsite Content Management software, MediaBin, MetaTagger and LiveSite.

Professional Experience:

Business Development/Operations Manager

Gary Hutton Design, San Francisco, CA - November 2013 – Present

Oversee and direct the daily operations of the company in support of its mission to promote creativity to maximize overall value to customers, and become the best Interior Designers and Custom Furniture Manufacturers in the industry.

Administrative Management

Plan and manage day-to day operations for company, including budgeting, forecasting, and professional development.

Create and execute operational procedures and audits in compliance with company regulations.

Audit all client and vendor agreements for accuracy and compliance.

Finance and Accounting

Generate reports based on quarterly/annual expenditures and provide cost cutting recommendations to the President.

Manage company cash flow through annual projections and improved payables and receivables standards.

Prepare Quarterly Payroll and Sales Returns

Manage Payroll

Manage A/P, A/R

Sales/Business Development

Identify sales leads, pitch new products to new clients.

Develop and implement procedures for end-end sales cycle to track overall efficiency and success rate.

Research and analyze vertical markets to ensure company is aligned with overall business objectives.

Track and manage product sales in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.

Oversee the development of new market literature and/or initiatives.

Implement protocols to assess customer satisfaction - resulting in improved Account Management principles and increased customer retention through quality personalized service; Vendor relations - in an effort to maintain accurate contracts that protect the mutual interests of both parties and create a bi- directional flow of referral business through partner alliances.

Quarterly sales growth - creating transparent, real-time reporting of revenues and margins in relation to the company’s financial budgets and predicting and resolving risks before they occur.

Maintain a good working relationship with our clients

Human Resources

Introduce recruiting standards to ensure the careful selection of qualified candidates and to reduce the overall turnover rate within an employee's first year of tenure.

Conduct audits to ensure company is compliant with state and federal labor guidelines.

Project Management

Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly progress on projects to identify impact on budget and timeline constraints.

Attend site/progress visits.

Website Management

Manage company’s website maintenance and development.

Use web content management systems to analyze website usage and statistics.

Promote information about website to target clients and partners.

Carry out quality assurance check on content and troubleshoot technical problems.

Project Assistant/Assistant Project Manager

Architectural Dimensions, Oakland, CA - Feb 2012 to Nov 2013

Worked closely with project managers, clients and consultants in managing over 75 projects in various project phases.

Managed client, sub-contractor and vendor coordination on schedules, updates and submittals.

Managed agency coordination.

Assisted in project specification documentation.

Managed RFIs, ASIs, Bulletins and Submittals.

Managed document control.

Managed database administration.

Conducted research for site investigation and due diligence reports.

Conducted monthly database training for staff.

Organized client, consultants and weekly staff meetings with minute taking.

Worked on lead generation on future projects.

Managed all administrative/functional duties within the office.

Managed all staff calendar.

Organized staff events and functions.

Acted as the “go to” person in the office.

Project/Field Coordinator

AECOM, San Leandro Field Office, San Leandro, CA - June 2011 – Feb 2012

Managed document transition between Architect on Record (AOR) to site contractor, sub-contractors, owner/client, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), and various other principals involved in the construction of the new Kaiser Project in San Leandro.

Published and issued technical and deliverable documents and drawings to site contractor, construction management personnel and client.

Organized master copy storage (hard and electronic copy systems) for all engineering documentation on site.

Managed submittals, the request for information, and field design change requests. Maintained and issued document registers/logs.

Reported and audited of documents on site.

Responsible for any other administrative duties assigned by the Architect in Charge.

Office Manager/Assistant Project Manager

JDF Engineering, Oakland, CA - Feb 2007 – Dec 2011

Regarded as a key support person in this company with primary focus on the preparation, production and distribution of materials for RFPs and quality assurance projects. Position demanded significant attention to detail, as well as basic editing and proofreading skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Demonstrated willingness to perform beyond assigned job duties to keep operations running smoothly. Performed multiple projects simultaneously and consistently within due dates.

Administrative skills include expertise in automated accounting systems with job cost tracking, establishment and maintenance of banking, bonding, and insurance relationships, document control, purchasing procedures, personnel management, knowledge of international construction law, generation of in-depth reports and proposals, group speaking and presentation skills, serving as liaison between government officials and clients, supervision of crews, and the ability to interact effectively with senior management, regulatory officials, inspectors, architects, clients, crews, and the public.

Office Manager

Les Designs Inc., Huntington Beach, CA - Aug 2006 – Jan 2007

Managed contract preparation, filing and maintenance.

Assisted with design and formatting of several core company docs including: business plans, budgets and forecasts, revenue reports, performance reports.

Data management using MS Excel

Acted as liaison between the company and out-of-state finance dept.

Managed A/P and A/R using QuickBooks Premier

Handled personnel and HR issues

Managed payroll processing using ADP PayExpert

Arranged Travel for business associates and potential investors.

Managed and maintained calendar and scheduled meetings using Outlook.

Took each company through its own due diligence process at varying stages of start-up, working directly with the legal team to provide thorough disclosure.

Handled customer support issues.

Applications Developer

Versata, Inc, Oakland, CA - 1999 to 2001

Applications Developer

Business Performance Technology, Inc., Pasadena, CA – 1995 - 1999

Present – University of Phoenix – Pursuing MS Psychology in Business

2012 – Peralta Colleges – Project Management Professional Certificate

1997 – Westwood College, Los Angeles – BA Graphic Design and Multimedia

1993 – University of the West Indies, St. Lucia (Extension of Oxford University) Bachelor of

Science (BS) in Business Management: Minor: Marketing.

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