KAREN BRACKETT
PROJECT MANAGER
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
adlcoq@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Results-driven, quality-focused leader with
extensive expertise in construction project
management, safety oversight, team
management, and quality assurance.
Capable of leading concurrent projects of
from start to finish within strict time and
budget constraints while managing teams to
drive efficiency and achieve strategic
objectives. Proven ability to implement
process improvements that increase
productivity, reduce operating costs, and
minimize safety incidents.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Team Management & Leadership
• Project Management
• Commercial & Residential Projects
• Construction Management
• Staff Training & Mentorship
• Contract Negotiations
• Quality Assurance & Improvement
• Project Scoping & Scheduling
• Safety Planning & Management
• Regulatory Compliance
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Microsoft Office Suite
• QuickBooks
• Procore
• Co-Construct
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Florida Metropolitan University, Tampa,
Florida
Nursing Program
Allen Hancock College, Santa Maria,
California
General Education Classes
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, California
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frantz Construction, Inc., Pismo Beach, CA 2019 to Present Operations Manager / Project Manager
• Lead a team while communicating directly with clients to create kitchen and bathroom designs in alignment with stated client needs via 2020 Design Software.
• Concurrently oversee project management for numerous small remodel projects, including 10 home complex and 4 home complex projects, prioritizing responsibilities to ensure project completion in strict time constraints.
• Play a key role in all aspects of contract/permit administration, budget monitoring, and safety management, ensuring site-wide compliance with all established protocols. Schaefer Custom Homes, San Luis Obispo, CA 2019
Operations Manager
• Directed operations for a cross-functional team to ensure the employee, resource, and financial health of the organization.
• Strategized alongside CFO to complete projects and identify process improvements, driving significant quality, productivity, and efficiency enhancements.
• Oversaw project management for large-scale custom home projects.
• Managed financials, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Peak Electric, San Luis Obispo, CA 2012 to 2018
Project Manager
• Spearheaded construction project management from conception to completion f0r multimillion-dollar industrial and commercial constructions, including all aspects of estimation, budget preparation and monitoring, strategic planning, and more.
• Expertly led in-depth assessments to ensure all products, services, and operating procedures meet quality standards and comply with government regulations.
• Streamlined communications with contractors and monitored overall performance to ensure timely, cost-efficient project delivery.
• Oversaw staff training, development, scheduling, and mentorship while cultivating a safety-focused work environment to reduce and prevent injuries and incidents. CalScale, Inc., Nipomo, CA 2010 to 2012
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
• Led the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and compliance manuals to enhance staff training efforts. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Project Manager, ServiceMaster Anytime, Santa Barbara, CA (2008 to 2010)
• Assistant Designer, Linda Chase Associates, Inc., Summerland, CA (2007 to 2008)
• Additional experience delivering exceptional office, operational, financial, and project support at Stewart Johnson Pumps, Webster Bank, and Shawmut Bank.