Patricia Hudson

213-***-**** ad31ml@r.postjobfree.com Los Angeles, California 90008

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SUMMARY

Driven Project Manager/Consultant with a 10 year background in project discovery and planning in a University setting. Proficient in team management, internal communications, and external communications. First-rate time management and risk management talents. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and stakeholders. Cognizant of company policies regarding job safety rules and regulations. Always in full compliance with laws and regulations to ensure that every project is run and operates in a professional, safe and lawful manner. Directing a team of individual contributers, providing coaching and support to ensure high levels of engagement and productivity.

SKILLS

Project Management

Project Documentation

Project Development & Planning

Organization Skills

Project Scheduling

Process Improvement

Cost Management

Client Relations

Client Communications

Performance Coaching

Employee Scheduling

Human Resources Management

Employee Development

Staff Management

Policy Administration

EXPERIENCE

IT Telecom Project Consultant, UCLA, October 2013-Current

Los Angeles, CA

Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.

Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.

Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.

Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.

Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.

Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.

Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.

Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.

Advised senior management on best practices related to project management processes.

Devised project strategies and scopes in accordance with established methodologies from conceptualizing ideas to implementing plans and optimizing operations.

Prepared appropriate mitigation plans when needed.

Conducted meetings with stakeholders to identify objectives, scope, and requirements for projects.

Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching.

Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.

Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.

Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.

Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.

Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.

Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA June 1992

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

AYSO Boys Certified Soccer Coach levels 8U to 12U

Certified Soccer Intermediate Referee

Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica

Volunteer with Elite Athletics

Association of Information Technology Professionals

National Human Resources Association

CERTIFICATIONS

UCLA Extension Project Management Certification Course

WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES

https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/urology/iuo/about-us/wasserman-building

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I was the Lead IT Project Consultant for The Wasserman Building, home to UCLA's Institute of Urological Oncology.

Lead and coordinating the VoIP/data installation.

Actively worked with UCLA's IT Engineering department to ensure that we were in compliance with fire and life safety codes to ensure the construction site could obtain operational building permits.

The Wasserman Building was designed with Doctor's office and exam rooms in the same building allowing the patient to have several needs met in one visit.

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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