Thia Hendrix
**** **** ****** ***** ? San Ramon, California 94583 ? 925-***-**** ?
**********@*******.***
Project and Business Manager
Dynamic, results-oriented Project and Business Manager with exceptional
background in the real estate industry and proven expertise in
implementation management, release management, and project management.
Proven leader with the ability to create key relationships with management,
staff, and clients necessary to manage multi-site product lifecycle
projects. Ability to develop project timelines and utilize cross-
functional teams to ensure the completion of projects under time and
resource budget. Expertise in profit and loss management and the analysis
of metrics to identify areas of needed improvement and develop applicable
solutions. Exceptional leader that utilizes a caring, empathetic approach
with real estate clients to understand needs and locate ideal properties
that help them achieve their goals. Outstanding skills include operations
management, multiple project management, strategic planning, and
organizational.
Core Competencies
Dynamic Project Management ? Budgeting/Metrics Analysis ? Client Relations
Negotiation ? Strategic Planning/Change Management ? Licensed Realtor
Project Cycle Management ? Verbal/Written Communication ? Needs Assessment
Professional History
Season of Restoration (SOR), San Ramon, California (2006 to Present)
Manager of Operations
Direct all essential functions for a small business that identifies,
purchases and renovates real estate to create profitable assets for rent or
sale. Utilize real estate expertise to identify & investigate properties,
determine potential uses & needed rehabilitation develop budgets and
spearhead the acquisition process. Assume essential management functions
including accounting, budgeting, and monthly profit and loss reviews to
determine success and areas of needed improvement within the organization.
Oversee the management of properties by ensuring timely maintenance, budget
administration, vendor relations, contract negotiation, and the management
of land use and development issues. Additionally provide expert guidance to
real estate buyers to identify properties for purchase.
Key Skills & Accomplishments:
. Apply exceptional background in business & operations management to
identify new business opportunities and analyze existing processes to
reduce operational costs and increase efficiency.
. Recognized for exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and
ensure their successful completion under a time and resource budget.
. Establish key relationships with clients by linking individuals with
the most appropriate properties and services in a timely manner.
. Improved occupancy rate from 80% to 97% by bettering property
appearance and highlighting applicable services for small business
owners.
. Provided support and guidance to clients in purchasing homes ranging
from $200,000 to multimillion-dollar homes throughout the Bay Area by
analyzing market trends and addressing buyer needs.
. Invokes expert knowledge of the real estate market & trends to provide
comprehensive support to buyers through all phases of the sales cycle
and offering service that meets and exceeds client expectations.
Analysts International/Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, California (2005 to
2006)
Implementation Consultant
Managed multiple projects including overseeing new and existing customer
implementations for the online merchant division under a time and resource
budget. Established key relationships with management and external
stakeholders by presenting comprehensive project summaries and test
results. Innovated and implemented projects for the testing of credit card
programs by overseeing cross-functional teams and making certain that teams
completed projects before timeline markers.
Thia Hendrix
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Zebra Technologies formerly Navis, LLC., Oakland, California (2002 to 2004)
Project Manager/Software Release
Managed a staff of two directly reporting employees and project teams of
eight to twelve individuals by establishing project goals and making sure
goals are met under a time and resource budget. Organized release efforts
of multiple software development teams on mission critical projects with
accelerated time schedules. Assessed project status and recommended areas
for enhanced productivity. Provided world class software development and
support for software releases by forging relationships with engineers, QA,
and technical directors. Innovated and implemented software product life
cycle and release management strategies by establishing cross-functional
teams, developing strategic plans, creating project plans, tracking project
progress, and budgeting software releases. Facilitated open lines of
communication between senior executive managers and the vice president of
engineering to refine products and develop metrics reports. Leveraged
project resources to maximize revenue and minimize organizational expenses.
Created and implemented organizational processes to streamline product
creation and promote more consistent results between departments.
Identified areas of improvement developed applicable solutions to increase
efficiency and productivity. Managed both domestic and international teams
by remaining current on applicable market trends. Researched and resolved
escalated issues efficiently. Managed conflict resolution tasks.
Key Skills & Accomplishments:
. Drove the resolution of high-priority issues raised by production.
. Championed efforts to minimize exposure, introduce change management
strategies, and mitigate risk on the project.
. Developed metrics processes and actively analyzed progress on a
regular basis to provide project assessments and performance
assessments of teams.
. Applied exceptional knowledge of the product lifecycle to the creation
and publishing of product lifecycle documents including phase
transition reviews, tracking metrics, and product launch plans.
. Established and implemented the Change Control Team designed to ensure
the timely notification and effective communication of requests to the
applicable teams and managers.
Clarify eBusiness Applications Amdocs, San Jose, California (1996 to 2002)
Project Manager (2000-2002); Customer Care Specialist/Project Coordinator
(1997-2000); Region Sales and Service Coordinator (1996-1997)
Directed project teams in completing projects on time and on budget while
balancing flexibility and structure. Created and updated project records as
well as executed project work plans. Managed the full software lifecycle
including localization projects. Ensured compliance with project standards.
Key Skills & Accomplishments:
. Led efforts to increase team productivity and identify areas for
process improvement.
. Maintained the integrity of all project documents and status reports.
. Allocated team resources and leveraged team members' expertise in
proper areas.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration-Focus: International
Management
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California (1992)
Professional Related Skills
. Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Visio
. Microsoft FrontPage
. Microsoft Project, Microsoft Publisher
. HTML
. Photoshop
. Quickbooks
. Sharepoint
. Clarify Product Suite, CRM
. eCommerce
. Agile
. CORBA
. XML
. Java
. J2EE
. SCRUM
. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
. B2B
. Adobe Acrobat
. EDI