PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Experienced and managed business units on various business initiatives in Finance, Human Resources, Legal Governance, Government & Healthcare. take a leading role in the relevant finance related activities in such deals. Liaison with regional and corporate colleagues to address various accounting / controlling related matters, and management external advisers, auditors and consultants for various projects

Prepare, issue, track, & file estimates for customer projects, both domestic & international, via A4 assets and out-source

Accept bookings, enter data, schedule with company departments, track job progress

Tally charges and costs for completed projects, assist bookkeeping to prepare invoices

Interface with operational departments and outside vendors on projects as needed

Work with CFO on fiscal matters, accounts reporting, timely billing, pre-pays, etc

Assist finance or legal direct to achieve financial / operation targets through hands-on, organized analytical and control work; Partner with other Business teams to improve the provider business efficiency, to support business growth, and to control investments (projects)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Permit Coordinator July 2021 to present

Shelby County Code Enforcement Memphis, TN

Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; interview complainant and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.

Ensure all appropriate permits are identified

Evaluate overlapping projects for consistency of applications

Estimate and report permit duration Enter permitting data.

Determine fiscal impact of permits

Responsible for permit application delivery to all municipalities and schedule pick up when ready

Resolves issues from municipalities, architects, engineers and field staff

Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and each municipality

Prepare and submit applications to various agencies/ boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals

Review any plans issued out of the division for correct revision dates and review start packages for accuracy

Coordinate paperwork and applications with outside consultants as necessary

Submit paperwork for permits

Work closely with the municipalities on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner

Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with municipalities from approval to final stages of permitting process

Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc Obtain inspections needed for closing

Maintain all company files relating to site plan applications, approvals, licenses and permits

Meet with county board, attend Hearings on behalf of Lennar, to present project and request approval

Skills: Project Management

Project Coordinator-Account Receivable February 2020 to September 2020

Kelly Services Memphis, TN

Responsible for management of invoicing, collections and forecasting related tasks for their assigned projects.

Collaborates with Project Success Executives and Project Coordinators to ensures project information is entered into the NetSuite ERP system in a timely manner for all things related to billing.

Accurately support revenue projections and cash flow projections using the various transaction records in the NetSuite ERP System.

Responsible for uploading project invoicing documentation in the NetSuite ERP system and submitting to client as needed.

Monitors and creates lien waiver packages for Customer Projects

For time and materials billings: reviews time entries and reimbursable expenses, generates draft invoices and reviews invoice details with Project Success Executives.

Follows up with clients to ensure timely payments & collections.

Prepares support and requests for credit memos.

Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.

Participates in company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

Technology used: Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel

Project Manager, Collections August 2016 to December 2019

Term City Furniture Memphis, TN

Primarily support the CEO and provide support to the executive team as directed to ensure company goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently

Assist in office technology

HR and Recruiting administration

Review vendor proposals and agreements

Plan and orchestrate work to ensure senior executives’ priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld

Primary client interface for furniture and diversified initiative projects

Establish overall scope and success criteria; ensure positive customer experience.

Direct dealer/manufacturer/client team to achieve mutual goals and communicate status throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop, coordinate and oversee all tasks, work plans, timelines, logistics, critical dates, third party interfaces, performance quality, budget and project administration

Manage site readiness and supervise trade resources on-site activities including performance quality, timelines of completion and adherence to the plan

Maintain detailed project documentation, including key project decisions, customer project requests, financial and change order revisions and additions

Monitor past due account status and aging to determine any necessary collection, corrective or adjustment action.

Resolve customer service issues related to billing, collections and payments for assigned accounts.

Perform credit analysis and approval for National and other large accounts.

Oversees the invoicing process which includes Printing, mailing, and emailing of Invoices via a 3rd party vendor relationship

Monitor performance of direct reports and hire, coach, counsel, promote, etc. as needed.

Review, revise and document policies and procedures, making improvements when needed to streamline operations, create efficiencies, and improve internal controls.

Ensure resources are allocated to best support high priority/high impact projects

Prepare monthly and periodic reports for senior management as required.

Perform ad hoc reporting/research on an as needed basis for senior management.

Audit local procedures and policies to ensure compliance with directives.

Paralegal May 2010 to July 2016

Stone, Higgs, & Dexler Attorneys At Law Memphis, TN

Prepare files and documentation for attorney review

Manage daily workload including updating case status, properly coding accounts within the system of record, reviewing legal documents

Prepare written correspondence to debtors, clients, counsel and courts

Processing and filing of judgements, complaints and motions for surplus

Assist attorneys with management of cases and foreclosure timelines

Review dockets and work with master commissioners

Account reconciliation and remittance processing

Communicate daily with debtors, clients, attorneys, and courts

Draft/Revise Pleadings/Discovery

Effectively Schedule/Docket Pleading & Discovery deadlines w/ reminders

Maneuver through E-Filing Portals, Uploading, Downloading, Saving and taking actions on court filings.

Communicate with Courts; Opposing Counsels, Clients, Sheriffs and Process Services, Internal Team and Attorneys.

Comply with office Electronic File Management procedures

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Legal Support and Services December 2018

Purdue University Global Lafayette, IN

Key Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Sharepoint, Project) QuickBooks, Microsoft Publishing, Accounting (Peachtree), Turbo Tax, Mediasource, Factive and Sales, Salesforce, TapScan, LexisNexus, WestLaw, Electronic Discovery, SAGE, Tax Experience, Credit Analysis, Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Pricing, Management, Account Reconciliation, Financial Report Writing

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