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Project Management Property Manager

Location:
Chicago, IL, 60602
Posted:
September 22, 2025

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Kelly Beard

906-***-**** ********@*****.***

Summary

Operations and Project Management professional with 20+ years of experience leading complex logistics, construction, and military support operations. Proven expertise in managing large-scale expeditionary logistics, postal and customs operations, and multi-phase construction projects. Skilled in vendor coordination, procurement, and team development across military and civilian sectors. Recognized for delivering results in high-pressure environments and mentoring teams to achieve peak performance. Experience

Ballard Marine Construction – Project Administrator 2023-2025

• Managed full project lifecycle, coordinating logistics, procurement, and communication between field teams and leadership.

• Oversaw construction logistics, material deliveries, and equipment movement.

• Handled billing, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.

• Managed subcontractor and vendor compliance, performance tracking, and onboarding.

• Streamlined procurement and scheduling workflows, reducing delays and cost overages.

• Facilitated onboarding for 50+ craft employees.

• Utilized project management software to monitor progress, generate reports, and support audit readiness.

Self-Employed – Signing Agent/ Property Manager 2015-Present

• Completed 1,000+ real estate loan closings with 100% accuracy and legal compliance.

• Manage short-term and long-term rental properties, including marketing, leasing, and tenant relations.

• Maintain high occupancy and guest satisfaction across Airbnb, VRBO, and long-term leases.

• Oversaw vendor coordination, maintenance scheduling, and property financials. Navy/Navy Reserves – Chief Logistics Specialist 2002-2024

• Senior Enlisted Advisor for a Navy Cargo Handling Battalion, supporting strategic decisions on personnel, training, and logistics readiness.

• Directed global expeditionary logistics in high-tempo, austere environments.

• Led deployment readiness inspections and interdepartmental logistics coordination.

• Oversaw all logistics and supply operations—including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and food service—managing 250 contractors and ensuring delivery of 11,000+ meals daily.

• Managed Military Postal Operations, processing over 1.1M pounds of mail per year with 100% customs compliance.

• Enforced U.S. and host-nation import/export laws as a certified Customs Agent.

• Supervised 20 Command Fitness Leaders managing readiness for 550 personnel (99% pass rate).

• Trained personnel in Logistics, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Leadership.

• Served as Command Career Counselor, mentoring junior enlisted members on advancement, retention, career progression, and reenlistment, contributing to improved morale and force readiness.

Advanced America – Director of Operations 2009-2014

• Oversaw daily operations across multiple retail branches.

• Managed staffing, budget development, and compliance audits.

• Improved operational efficiency and customer service delivery through staff training and performance management.

Education

Northern Michigan University/Bachelor of Science

Major Criminal Justice Minor Sociology

Certifications & Training

• Boot Camp PMP

• U.S. Navy Instructor Certifications: Logistics, Leadership, Mortuary Affairs and Fitness

• Military Customs & Expeditionary Logistics Operations Affiliations

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

• American Legion

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)



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