Project Manager Salt Lake
Resume:
Emily Elizabeth Cooper
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I enjoy working with various levels of management and a diverse community of business partners. I have a passion for quickly learning new software programs and systems; I am a strong communicator with a passion for solving complex business issues. Throughout my career I have also enjoyed working part time jobs in a retail environment. I really enjoy connecting with customers and helping them purchase things that they need for their homes and businesses.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Estimating I Policies & Procedures I Compliance & Operations I Retail Sales
Project Management I Strategic Business Planning I Construction Planning & Development
Work Experience
Purchasing Agent
Housing Connect – Salt Lake City, UT
December 2019 to June 2023
Negotiate, Prepare & Manage Contracts for Commercial Construction Projects, Supplies & Services
Supervisor over the Stock Room that supplies The Maintenance Technicians with Tools, Chemicals & Home Repair Items for Maintenance Calls for Housing Connect Properties
Train Housing Connect Staff on Accounting Policies & Procedures
Oversee Daily Operations of the Housing Connect Property Portfolio by Managing the Property Manager’s On Site Responsibilities for Maintaining and Managing Every Site in the Housing Connect Property Portfolio.
Hire Business Partners for Strategic Land Development and Property Acquisitions in Salt Lake County
Sales Associate Garden Department
Home Depot – East Sandy & West Jordan, UT
June 2022 to October 2022
October 2017 to October 2018
Assist Customers with products and supplies for projects related to home and garden
Stock Garden Department with all merchandise needed for daily sales
Ability to educate customers on household and garden chemicals for Cleaning, Pest Control, Fertilizer and Plant Care
Extensive Product Knowledge to assist Home Depot Customers in buying lawn movers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws and other lawn and garden tools that are used for yard maintenance
Extensive knowledge of indoor and outdoor plants, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals and perennials
Project Manager - Inside Sales
Out of the Woods Cabinets and Countertops - Layton, UT
May 2019 to December 2019
Service the owner-builder and walk-in customer base of the company
See the awarded projects through company process from estimate to collection
Coordinate with the Purchaser for the purchase of any specialty items such as finishes or accessories that may be required for projects.
Informing the accounting office when it is necessary to file liens, and securing 50% deposits when necessary
Ensure that pricing is accurate, as well as, accuracy in layout and design drawings.
Ensure projects are yielding the desired profit margins
Provide the company’s Schedule Coordinator with project status updates to ensure projects are kept on schedule for the customer
Estimating Coordinator
Ralph L Wadsworth Construction - Draper, UT
October 2018 to May 2019
Downloaded and organized construction documents onto company server
Maintained estimating database and software
Prepared prequalification packets prior to bid deadline
Assisted with take-offs per plan
Sent out request for information packets to company personnel
Managed plans throughout the pre-construction and construction process
Called in tickets for utility markings before construction could start
Managed company meetings calendar and white boards for 10 companies with over 200 employees
Estimating & Purchasing Coordinator
Archers Inc. - Salt Lake City, UT
August 2017 to October 2018
Assisted project managers and superintendents with plans and bidding materials
Reviewed contracts prior to bid to ensure that terms, conditions, exclusions, and qualifications followed original proposal
Project manager for all project documentation, including requests for bid, bid qualifications (e.g., submittals, RFI’s, change order requests, punch list)
Finalized proposals, edit for spelling, grammar and numerical errors
Assisted in the purchasing and monitoring of pre-construction department supplies and equipment
Administrative Assistant
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
September 2015 to August 2017
Focused on serving the administration, students, and university employees - included managing projects related to student housing, academics, and policies
Submitted requisitions for purchasing supplies, services, and construction projects with labor and materials
Coordinated events for continuing education program (e.g., booked venues, ordered food, prepared agendas, made travel arrangements for guest lecturers)
Conducted market research and data analysis to develop the continuing education program
Created legal forms, business documents, and office correspondence in Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
Professional Buyer
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
September 2014 to September 2015
Assisted the University of Utah Campus and Health Sciences with complex procurement activities
Negotiated contracts for media services (e.g., campaign design, branding, advertising, printing, publishing for media campaigns) for budgets up to $5 million
Negotiated and ensured contracts for promotional items branded with the University's logo were awarded to vendors that comply with the University's licensing agreements
Worked with multiple vendors to determine strategic supply chain management for the University - evaluated price, quality, speed of delivery, and other factors
Assisted departments with complex requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for quotes (RFQ) to comply with state laws and procurement codes
Worked with vendors and departments to conduct site visits, schedule deliveries, and coordinate sales presentations
Buyer II
Intermountain Healthcare - Midvale, UT
August 2013 to September 2014
Supported hospital and clinic operations through timely capital project management as part of a team
Purchased services, software, building construction, medical equipment, and maintenance for capital projects Reviewed contracts for accurate pricing, terms, and warranties
Analyzed price files with contracted items to ensure accuracy of current pricing and delivery schedules
Worked with accounts payable and sourcing department to update pricing and new item adds as well as troubleshoot procurement system issues
Managed timelines for projects; ensured on time delivery of building materials, medical equipment, and supplies for targeted opening dates of new facilities and warehouses
Reviewed management reports to resolve issues related to backorders, discontinued products, and delivery costs
Information Resources Assistant
Bureau of Reclamation - Salt Lake City, UT
August 2011 to August 2013
Audited contracts and financial records
Drafted internal process documentation for inventory control of IT equipment to ensure security requirements were met - process was implemented throughout the organization
Analyzed IT equipment for inventory lifecycle to determine appropriate times to purchase new inventory Responsible for all IT purchases for regional office (e.g., created requisitions, managed contract files)
Tracked budgets for IT purchases (e.g., general accounting, invoice processing, obligating funds)
Planned trainings and events for administrative and secretarial staff of over 40 people
Acted as the Contracting Officers Representative for IT contracts that included services and support
Cyber Terrorism System Administrator reporting to the Department of Homeland Security
Purchasing Agent
Bureau of Reclamation - Salt Lake City, UT
June 2009 to August 2011
Managed the purchase process for construction, consulting services, office supplies/furniture, maintenance, software, and utility maintenance
Prepared purchase orders, RFPs, conducted market research, cost price analysis, and vendor selection Responsible for conducting field office audits of purchase files and customer service standards
Negotiated contract terms with vendors including pricing and requesting discounts as appropriate
Validated that vendors met federal requirements including having valid federal certifications and past performance
Acted as a liaison to support the Bureau's regional office by providing various field offices with training on acquisition procedures
Contract Administrator
3M Health Information Systems - Murray, UT
June 2008 to February 2009
Prepared contracts for a variety of software programs and specialized training services
Prepared contracts for medical software licensing agreements for sales territory of 1,058 hospitals
Facilitated gathering information from purchasing and legal teams to prepare contracts
Verified credit approvals, entered purchase orders, and invoices
Entered executed contracts into database for software installation
Design Consultant
Hamlet Homes - Murray, UT
January 2006 to September 2007
Assisted clients with selection of the interior finishes for their new home - required to know everything about the finishes and flooring materials that were used to complete every project
Worked collaboratively with construction team on all phases for the interior design process - developed interior concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
Prepared and processed all purchase files for the design center
Worked directly with buyers on mortgage approvals to manage budget for design center upgrades
Verified accuracy of sales contracts and design selections before submitting them to the Purchasing department Doubled base pay by upselling clients on design finishes
Earned team sales trip to Maui by selling over 1.5 million dollars in design center upgrades
Education
Bachelors of Science in Communication
University of Utah
May 2017
Certificate in Instructional Design
University of Utah
October 2017
Certificate in Interior Design
Salt Lake Community College
May 2005
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