Project Manager
Resume:
Hey There!
I have been in your shoes! I know what it is like to have to parse
thorough countless resumes to find the person/people who will best fit into
the organization and be able to excel in the position, only to read the
same standard cover letters which get mind numbing over time.
Well, I am not here to bore you, this is just a simple formality of an
introduction; so with that being said my name is Blair (Hello, back to
you).
I bring a great deal of knowledge, am extremely personable and am focused
and driven to turn every obstacle into an opportunity, while creating
future leaders.
My well rounded experience allows me to boast that I am currently managing
a $50,000,000.00 major project, in a Mobility program. In my role I lead
the team in processes with significant business impact involving cross-
functional teams; which has been demonstrated by my ability to carry out
comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
After my quick intro and before you continue parsing the resumes on your
desktop - consider this resume and note an application of interest.
I am willing to travel up to 100% or work remote with travel up to 75%. I
invite you to call me for a phone interview to see if we have a mutually
set of understood expectations.
Blair Gaines
Education and Certification The more I
know, the further I will go!
- Present: Deans List (4.0 GPA) BA Student at Baker College Enrolled to
complete BA in Business Management focused in Human Resource and
Organization Management, Completion Estimated 01/2015
- 2004 BREI (Business Retention & Expansion International) Certification -
University of Minnesota,
- 1996 - 1998 - OCC, Royal Oak MI
- Bonded Notary Public (in Good Standing), Commissioned in the State of
Michigan, renewal 04/17/2017
Software, Hardware and Dot Com
Point, Click, Type #Hashtag
MICROSOFT: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. * High level of Microsoft
proficiency *
Planning, Strategy and Organization: PeopleSoft, Outlook, Lotus Notes,
vShip, SAP.
Finance and Accounting: QuickBooks Pro, Oracle Financial, Peachtree, ADP,
SAGE, ESM Ariba, Project Vista, KoFax, Markview
Human Capital/Resources: Taleo, SAP, eRes, Time Slips.
Graphic Design/Media: InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite.
Social Networking/Dot Com: LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogger, Tumblr, Facebook,
Google Plus.
Quantified Experience
LEAD BUSINESS OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
General Dynamics Information and Technology Systems
11/2012 - Present
Manager and Team Lead who leads and motivates large multidisciplinary
project teams. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Defines and manages team expectations regarding scope of work and
responsibilities. Detail-oriented, analytical, problem solver and able
to work on multiple assignments concurrently; while using sound judgment.
Focused on operational safeguarding of compliance within the Michigan /
Indiana GDIT Turfing Program. Co-Leads multiple teams across national
markets in upholding the GDIT business model; and helping ensure delivery
to the customer on time and within agreed budgets. Forecasts and drives
the team to exceed monthly billing goals Market wide. Addresses budget
matters, understands general business operations and guides work teams
for projects. Coordinates across departments to ensure successful
delivery of the project.
< Key Success Points:
- Leads BOA Team for GDIT Turfing Program Technologies LTE, UMTS, ETTCS,
NSB, IUB and Non-Caspr GL Expense.
- Provides Analysis of Program data to Senior Management; and the status of
the Market's Revenue position.
- Successfully Driven Billings over $10,000,000 in 2nd and 3rd Qtr. 2013.
- Lead Michigan/Indiana Team to reduce the retained balance by $2,000,000
overall for FY2013.
- Recruited, Hired and Trained new employees for the Michigan/Indiana
Business Operation Administration Team.
- Exceeded all IPC Goals set for 2013, while working remote and in Market
effectively.
- Meets regularly with Senior Management.
- Drives Market Transition and Program Closeout processes.
Contract Coordinator - (Contract) 7/2012 - 11/2012
Brilar, LLC, Oak Park, MI
Procured and managed subcontractors in 11 states, reviewed proposals
negotiated pricing, and administered contracts. Resolved contract
performance stoppages. Coordinated work to be completed within
negotiated budgets. Backed program teams in executing contracts, and
interaction with clients.
Talent Acquisition Onsite Coordinator - (Contract) 1/2012- 7/2012
General Motors, Detroit, MI
Organized interviews (including video conferences/conference calls)
with Candidates, HR Hiring Managers and Business Partners. Assisted in
interviews where required by note taking, and collection of necessary
confidential paperwork. Managed day to day queries ensuring all were
dealt with in an effective and timely manner and escalated where
necessary.
Business Office Manager 6/2005 - 11/2011
PFI, Detroit, MI
Managed overall business office, with primary responsibility for AR/AP
financial functions. Acted as principal contact for all company
benefits medical, dental, life, vacation, pension, 401K, events and
activities. Planned annual purchasing goal to align with sales goals;
and maintained operational aspects of the office.
Career Reflective Proficiencies
Program / Project and Operational Management Human Resources, Talent Acquisition
and Recruitment
Defines and manages and delivers upon Excels at building trusting
team expectations. relationships with stakeholders.
Set priorities, delegates, motivates, Attracting & engaging diverse
coaches and develops staff. candidates.
Uses PM tools to stay on track. Great "next---level" talent
acquisition skills.
Reinforces positive recognition. Building a continuous talent
pipeline.
Analyzes capabilities and related costs. Attracting & engaging diverse
candidates.
Develop project plan, timeline, and Identify current and future talent n
budget. eeds.
Communicates to support goals and get Ensures Compliance.
buy-in for ideas.
Weighs the dollars-and-cents implications Candidate sourcing and relationship.
of decisions.
Maintains a productive climate. Facilitate the resolution of
conflict.
Builds rapport with a diverse workforce. Attention to Detail in parsing
candidates.
Exemplary planning and organizational Designs and implements the overall
skills. recruiting strategy.
Innovative problem-solver who can generate Maintains relationships with
workable solutions. managers and candidates.
Drives Programs and understands scopes. Maintains a positive work
environment.
Mitigates Risks Facilitate the resolution of
conflict.
Builds Team Moral and promotes internal Identifies, attracts, and retains a
leadership. high quality workforce.
Identify and manage project critical Facilitates change, leads
milestones. initiatives, and manages projects.
Sourcing, screening, interviewing
and identifying
best suited candidates.
Administrative Team Leadership & Management Financial
Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, A/P & A/R Posting and
orienting, and training. Reconciliation.
Initiates, coordinates and enforces systems, Forecasting, Budgeting and
policies, and procedures. Procurement
Provides communication systems by Purchasing and Expense Reporting.
identifying needs.
Achieves financial objectives by Analyzing and Capturing Data for
anticipating requirements. Presentation.
Tracking Budget Expenses. Staff Payroll and 401(k).
Promotes Process Improvement,. GAAP Principals, related to Audits.
Motivates teams to excel. General Ledger Posting and Journal
Entry competent.
Manages and leads, administration teams. Year End Compilation.
Blair A. Gaines
24614 Cushing Avenue
Eastpointe, MI 48021
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