Project Manager
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CURRICULUM VITAE
MIRJE AUKSMANN
ac61n8@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: To contribute my skills as a project coordinator and manager, and office manager, and become a member of a collaborative team.
DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCIES
• Project Management
• Office Management
• Generate, Analyze Project Reports
• Negotiate, Draft and Review Contracts
• Financial Management of Contract Monies
• Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, high 10-key-capability
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Languages: English, Russian, German, Estonian (native language)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Pärnu City Government, Pärnu, Estonia
Project Coordinator
2004-2017
Responsibilities:
• Reviewed and updated information regarding different funding possibilities for local municipalities (especially European Funds), informed the city government and departments of funding possibilities and requirements.
• Coordinated and/or led project management teams.
• Completed application forms, collected all documents required for project application.
• Assembled applicable staff for each project.
• Action planning. Financial planning, Project funding. Communicated with financiers and contractors.
• Reported status of projects to financiers.
• Contributing member of the City Development Strategic Documents Team.
SEVERAL NOTABLE EXAMPLES OF PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES in Pärnu City:
Reconstruction of Pärnu Koidula High School (2013-2015): Secured financing from the City of Pärnu, Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Project planning, completed project application and procured public funding, managed the project and reported on project activities and budget of $9.8 million.
The project was awarded by the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2015”.
Building of the Environmental Education Center of Pärnu County (2010-2013): Financing obtained from the City of Pärnu, Association of Local Municipalities of Pärnu County, European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Team member of the project, completed application forms, planned project activities and budget. Project budget of $4.8 million.
Restoration and public access of urban coastal meadow complex in Pärnu Town, Urbancows (2012-2016):
EU Life+ Program, City of Pärnu, University of Tartu and Environmental Board of Estonia were funding sources. Responsibilities: Team member of the co-operation project, secured financial procurements, planned project budget, organized project activities and team meetings.
The project was nominated for the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2015”, achieved second prize.
Estonian Association of Interior Architects awarded the project by the title “The Open Space of 2016 in Estonia”
Building of new bicycle path on riverside of Pärnu River (2013-2014): Secured financing from the City of Pärnu and the European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Project planning, completed project application and procured public funding, managed the project and reported on project activities and budget of $2.3 million.
The project was awarded by the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2014”.
Building of new bicycle path on seaside (2012-2013): Secured financing from the City of Pärnu and the European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Project planning, completed project application and procured public funding, managed the project and reported on project activities and budget of $615.000.
The project was nominated for the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2013”, achieved second prize.
Reconstruction of the historical Beach Park (2009-2010). Secured financing from the City of Pärnu and the European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Procured public funding, coordinated the project and reported on project activities and budget of $1.7 million.
The project was nominated for the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2010”, achieved second prize.
Building the Beach Promenade of Pärnu (2005-2006): Secured financing from the City of Pärnu and the European Regional Development Fund. Responsibilities: Project planning, completed project application and procured public funding, managed the project and reported on project activities and budget of $1.7 million.
The project was awarded by the title “The achievement of Pärnu of the year 2006”.
2. European Union Phare Cross-Border Cooperation Program, Estonia.
Member of the Steering Committee
2005-2006
Responsibilities: Verified and evaluated projects financed by the EU Phare CBC Program in Estonia.
3. Kärdla Town Government, Kärdla, Estonia
Project Manager
1998-2004
Achievement Examples: Reconstruction of the public transportation station building; reconstruction of the high school stadium; International Cooperation Project for Youth, “Meeting Point of Different Cultures”. Responsibilities: Instructed city departmental staff in project teamwork and project leadership. Coordinated and/or led the project management team members. Completed the forms and collected all required documentation for the application process. Communicated with financiers and contractors to secure public procurement monies, planned financial aspects of the project. Opened communication with future partners to fulfill the city’s goals as related to the activities of the development plan. Updated and maintained the database of city development projects. Team member for strategic documents for the City Development Department.
4. Union of the Baltic Cities, Gdansk, Poland, and Kärdla, Estonia
Secretary of the Commission on Education
2000-2004
Responsibilities: Organized the activities of the Commission of Education and its meetings as well as the international youth meetings and projects. Attended commission and unions meetings and conferences.
5. Järva County Court, Estonia
1995-1998
Administrative Office Manager
Responsibilities: Manager for the Office of the County Court. Archival duties: arrange, sorting. Annual reports of the court.
EDUCATION
• Tallinn School of Economics, Diploma in Law, 2003.
• Extensive coursework in international project management, local municipality tourism and
development and public procurement.
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
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