Management Project

Sharon Hendrickson

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City: Indianapolis

State: IN

Zip: 46237

Country: USA

Phone: 317-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 100

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SHARON HENDRICKSON

317-***-**** *********@*******.***

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Over 17 years of project management and design experience creating and building high quality, one of a kind, extraordinary spaces and structures. I have managed projects for some of the world`s largest and best-known institutions in the arts and entertainment industry. I have a proven track record of successful on-time completions, having never missed a deadline, as well as budget management for multi-million dollar projects, having never gone over budget. I possess a unique blend of creative, big picture concepting, combined with detailed, focused, decision making abilities.

In addition to managing projects I have the experience to manage quality as well.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management Innovative Problem Solver

Client Account Management Problem Resolution

Departmental Operations Management Strong Written/Oral Communication

Budget Development / Management Strong Interpersonal skills

Staff Mentoring / Training / Development Team Collaboration /Leader

Policy Program Development Strong time Management Skills

Cross-functional Team Management Strong Organizational skills

Contract Development and Compliance Multi-million-dollar Account

Procurement and Contract Management Vendor Partnerships and

Construction Management Quality Management

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

As Managing Director for 2nd Globe:

-Was part of the $430 million JW Marriott Hotel Project, providing project management services to integrate design and installation of the 60 ft. tall, $3 million dollar Cardinal Sculpture and Water Wall in the courtyard of the new downtown Indianapolis hotel.

Provided two artistic sculptural installations totaling 2 million for the IU Simon Cancer Center.

As Director of Design and Production at The Children`s Museum:

-Design, production, project management, and installation of the three full-scale dinosaur sculptures on the exterior of the DinoSphere Exhibit at 30th and Illinois Streets. Also managed the $7 million dollar DinoSphere Exhibit budget to within 3% - on time and under budget.

-Developed and executed the Museum`s first electronic exhibit maintenance program improving the efficiency of maintenance responsiveness and resulting in 75% less downtime of broken exhibits.

-Provided the project management and design/production management of the world`s largest Chihuly Glass Tower and Glass Ceiling installation, by world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, as well as the corresponding Chihuly exhibit. ($4.6 million dollars, on time and under budget.)

-Developed the Museum`s first Trade Secret Policy, which included all research, and writing of the policy.

As Design Manager/Director of Six Flags Theme Parks:

-Concept development, design, fabrication and installation of the first ever full-service, $3M themed restaurant inside a Six Flags Theme Park: the Crazy Buffalo Saloon. The restaurant was such a success at the Chicago Park, the Crazy Buffalo Saloon was added to each of the 36 Six Flags properties.

-Developed and managed design and construction of a 13 acre themed coaster area in less than one year.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Owner, SH Studio 07/2010 - Current

Management and operation of design studio specializing in project management, space planning, commercial rendering, Illustration, customized requests.

Managing Director, 2nd Globe Studios 06/2007 - 07/2010

Managed Studio business, design and productions staff, and project management of all projects.

Increased Studio profits by 50% due to improved production protocols.

Managed, developed and grew new business venture by 25% in 2008-2009

Exceeded company profits objectives by 30% with effective expense forecasting and detailed budget management.

Director of Design/Exhibit Production,

The Children`s Museum of Indianapolis 06/2001 - 06/2007

Managed Department of 23 designers and production staff and oversaw all exhibit projects. Developed and managed large, multi-million-dollar budgets without ever going over budget or missing an opening deadline.

Provided cost projections for a seven million dollar budget before it was designed, and managed the budget to within 3% under budget upon completion.

Developed the Museum`s first Trade Secret Policy, which included all research, and writing of the policy.

President, Barnett Hendrickson Design Associates 01/1999 - 01/2001

Provided new business development, project Management on all projects, and oversaw daily operations, budgeting, administrative, financial growth, accounting, insurance and staffing. Clients included: Museum of Science and Industry, Brookfield Zoo, Six Flags Theme Parks, Cedar Faire, Paramount Studios, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Playboy Enterprises, Challenge Park International.

Corporate Design Director, Six Flags Theme Parks

Park Design Manager, Six Flags Great America 02/1995 - 01/1999

Managed all creative concept development at the corporate level for three six Flags Theme Parks located in Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA and Denver, CO.

Trained, coached and mentored staff at each Six Flags park to ensure smooth adoption of new capital projects.

Developed and managed multi-million dollar budgets.

Produced and issued RFQ`s, RFP`s and contracts.

Administered completed contracts for compliance.

Served on executive management team as consultant to President/CEO of the Park. Managed hundreds of staff, contractors and vendors on an annual basis.

Education

Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University

PMP Certification, August 2013 [In Progress]

Master`s Degree in Project Management, [In Progress]

Herron School Of Art & Design, IUPUI/Indiana University

BFA Degree in Visual Communication

Minor in Psychology

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