Sherry Light
Project Manager
Statement: Skilled Project Manager with 20+years of experience developing thorough plans and efficient strategies to accomplish small to large scale projects in private and public fields. Great communications skills along with extensive project management skills.
Education:
University of Cincinnati 1995-1996
Cincinnati State 1996-1998
Northern Kentucky University 1998-2000 Associate of Science
Devry University 2020-2023 Bachelor of Science
Experience:
Family Motor Coach Association, Project Manager/ Operations
February 2021- current
oEnsures monthly project forecasting is complete for all projects by the due date.
oCreated budgets for both facilities.
oIdentify and implement changes that make FMCA websites more user-friendly. Quarterly reviews based on multi-generational members.
oEnsure timely execution of various marketing campaigns.
oResponsible for building maintenance on two facilities and one campground.
oAttends and conducts weekly project status meetings. (IT, Marketing, Sales, Magazine & outside companies, etc)
oMaintained a current list of contracts and agreements for partnerships, vendors and legal.
oProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
oConfluence, Jira, Protech, Bluebeam, Acrobat Adobe.
oExcellent written, verbal communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
oAbility to adapt to constantly changing environment, task, project, and demands.
Towne Construction Services, Estimator & Project Manager
January 2020-May 2020
Analyzed project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and estimate costs. Private sector and public sector.
Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
Reviewed and evaluated subcontractor bids and proposals for each project.
Negotiated pricing with material vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and other industry professionals.
Created and submitted accurate and timely bids to clients.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project meetings.
Project managed all work under contract.
Wm. Light Paving CO. Estimator
January 2008-2019
Estimator: Block buildings, tenant finish outs, interior work, sitework, demolition, drainage, asphalt & concrete.
Sales and business development, budgets, forecasts commercially & privately.
Oversee construction management, budgeting, scheduling, safety oversight, scope development, as built, and contract negotiation.
Project manager on commercial block buildings and tenant finish outs. Putting schedule together, pulling permits, overseeing the project got done on time and budget.
Wm. Light Paving CO. Project Manager, Estimator
January 2001-2008
Estimator of projects large. Design build. In charge of onsite safety, scheduling, billing and cost management.
Outside sales for commercial, residential, government, and private customers.
Office Management: QuickBooks, Data entry, collections, and accounts receivable.
Sales and business development, budgets, forecasts.
Brainstormed and implemented methods to minimize capital expenditures while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals were met.
Remained active in the local community & industry activities and promoted company branding to establish networks, resources, and opportunities.
Skills: Expert communicator with 20+ years of experience dedicated to community development throughout tri state area. Strong public speaking, teaching, and facilitating skills for diverse groups, professional, and general audiences. Strong organization and communication skills for all aspects of the project. Mas-90, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Bid2win, GoIPave, Confluence, Jira, Protech, Federal & State Programs.