Elzora T. Knight

Email: adbdsu@r.postjobfree.com

Adaptable individual capable of ensuring the employer’s interests are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Formally educated in the fields of Architecture, Public Administration and Law. Adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously with the highest degree of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism while maintaining deadlines. Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Power Point; Photo Shop; Adobe Suite; InDesign.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Administrator

August 2018 – December 2019

Carocon Corporation; Charlotte, NC

Project Accountant for a General Construction Company responsible for organizing and processing all on-going daily accounting activities associated with a construction project. The Project Accountant is responsible for client billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and documenting job cost as they relate to assigned projects. In addition, provide support for month end and year close processes.

• Generate and accurately process monthly General Construction G 702 / 703 requisition billing per approved pencil copies in a timely manner

• Review field approved subcontractor billing accuracy

• Confirm contract status for new subcontractor billing

• Maintain project files

• Assist in auditor prep (quarterly)

• Attend Owner, Architect, Contractor meeting as applicable

• Contract Administrator ensure that the parties to a contract perform tier due diligence in order to comply with all the aspects of the contract Junior Architect and Quality Assurance Manager

July 2016 – June 2018

The Non-Profit Community Development Corporation; Washington, DC Junior Architect and Quality Assurance Manager for a $12 million-dollar residential rehabilitative construction project in Southeast Washington, DC that produced 60 Low-Income Tax Credit Homes.

• Attend Draw and Progress meetings as Owner Representative to request funds for work progress completed

• Coordinate scheduling for testing and inspections and provide recommendations based on the results

• Responsible for hiring subcontractors and drafting Request for Proposals (RFPs) directing the scope of work

• Read Blueprints to select interior finishes

• Prepare narratives and executive summaries, milestone and summary schedules

• Observe and document construction activities

• Answer Contractor Request for Information

• Draft Addendums and Bulletins

• Prepare daily QA reports, documenting QA inspection and QC test observed

• Audit contractor’s punch list in order to insure property meets the expectation of the owner

Corporate Level Scheduler / Office Manager

April 2016 – April 2017

District of Columbia City Council, Washington, DC

Executive Assistant to Ward 8 Councilmember Candidate Trayon White during 2016 campaign against incumbent LaRuby May. White won raising $76,490.53 to May’s $231,065.94; thereafter, appointed the simultaneous responsibilities of Scheduler, Office manager for the Ward 8 City Council Office.

• Supporting the Executive Staff by drafting meeting agendas and recording meeting minutes

• Effectively support and manage multiple deliverables and outcomes from meetings

• Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system

• Screen, prioritize, and track a consistently high volume of emails

• Implemented a new office filing system while running at full capacity

• Grassroots campaign organization experience

Corporate Level Personal Assistant promoted to Special Programs, Events and Fundraising January 2010 – May 2015

Kamp Kizzy Foundation, Atlanta, GA

In January 2010 Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam hired me as her personal assistant and travel companion. Within six months of working together we incorporated her non-profit, Kamp Kizzy Foundation, from an I-Pad on her Livingroom sofa and held the inaugural day camp that July. Kamp Kizzy is an organization that’s goal is to inspire, empower and develop youth between the ages of 11-16 into confident and successful young women.

• Help prepare the executive for all external commitments, including speeches, fundraiser events, board meetings, and press interviews

• Assist with media coordination and logistics during auditions, interviews, appearances

• Responsible for international travel/lodging booking and itinerary development

• Event Management for fundraisers and annual summer camp

• Stakeholder and Partnership Relationship Management -worked with high profile donors and ensured the seamless organization of events, conferences and meetings

• Utilize Quick Books to deposit royalty checks, generate invoices and log receivables EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC May 2015 Bachelor of Architecture

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL May 2009 2533 of required 3750 hours completed towards licensure Completed courses in Contracts, Civil Procedure, Legal Research and Writing, Property Law. North Carolina Central School of Law, Durham, NC August 2012 – May 2013