Design and Construction Project Manager
Resume:
THERESA KANN
Iowa City, IA *****
******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Professional expertise in Engineering and Interior Design, Construction Project Management, Sourcing, Purchasing, Installation, Business Systems Analysis and Software Development Project Management
Thirteen years of experience in Design and Construction Management
Seven years in Renovation and New Construction Design/Build projects
Six years in Municipal Design and Construction
Eight years of experience in Software Design and Project Management
Outstanding professional abilities in:
Design Talent: creating innovative approaches for project solutions
Technical Applications: researching and specifying products and services
Project Management: applying PMI principles and building productive teams
Software Applications: MS Project, MS Office, Drawing and Accounting applications
Continuous Quality Improvement: analyzing and improving business systems
EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Interior Design, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2003
Masters of Science, Double Major Information Technology & Industrial Engineering,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1993
Teaching Assistant for Statistical Analysis and Engineering Measurements for seven quarters
Publications: Data Structures casebook, Managing High Performance Teams Masters Thesis
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 1983
Dean appointed Engineering Student Body representative on the Vision 2000 Committee
Engineering Job Fair Reorganizer. Tripled organizations participating, added interactive workshops
Software Competence: MS Office, MS Project, Visio, Softplan, AutoCAD, Quickbooks, SharePoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Artful Living, Iowa City, IA 2001 – Present
Business Owner and Construction Project Manager
Design/Build Firm for Renovation, New Construction, Retail and Commercial Projects
Managing Client Interactions and Design Process
Single-point of contact with clients for design/build process from project inception to completion
Designer of trend setting custom interiors in traditional, transitional and modern styles
Projects include whole house renovations: kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, sun rooms, home theaters, basements, home offices, salons, product showrooms, retail stores and commercial offices
Innovative space planner and specifier of art, furnishings, interior fixtures, architectural detail and finishes
Construction Management
Sourced, purchased, and managed installation of all treatments within each project scope
Controlled project scopes, contracts, detailed design plans, schedules, and change orders
On site contractor, vendor and trades supervision, problem solving and project accounting
Managing the Business of Design/Build Projects
Developed business strategy, marketing, sales goals, and improvement initiatives
Proficient in Construction Accounting
Experience in Trades Insurance, Tax Requirements, Vendor Contracts
Portfolio available
THERESA KANN'S ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE Page 2
Unext, Deerfield, IL 1999 – 2001
Software Project Manager for Hi Tech start up developing an online University
Led cross functional team consisting of seven departments through SDLC using Rational modeling
Integrated deliverables and tasks from all departments to create master schedule and critical path
Established quality standards for deliverables and quality testing procedures
Tracked daily project progress, resolved problems and communicated outcome to management
Completed series of Rational Software Development method seminars
Obtained Project Manager Professional certification from Project Management Institute
Live Wire, Cedar Rapids, IA 1999
Software Project Manager for Hi Tech start up developing video streaming training products
Led 7-member cross functional team to clarify product requirements and contract obligations
Met deliverable schedule and quality standards of client contracts and investment bankers
Returned to Iowa for family reasons
University of Texas, Austin, TX 1997 – 1998
PhD student in Project Management
Course work in statistics, project management, contract law, financial statement analysis
Developed software for benchmarking project management programs
Advanced Micro Devices, Austin, TX 1995 – 1997
Staff consultant to the semiconductor design groups for project management and technical training
Project Management responsibilities for Imbedded Microprocessor Division
Technical training representative on software design process improvement team
Completed entire series of internal and vendor-supplied management training
Completed two engineering courses in microprocessor design; completed five MBA courses
Certified trainer for Eagle Flight’s experiential learning courses
BBS Telecom, Austin, TX 1994
Software Project Manager for Hi Tech start up in telephone technology
Led 7-member cross functional team to launch PBX switch at domestic and international trade shows
The Knowledge Alignment Network, Seattle, WA 1992 – 1994
Total Quality Management Trainer and Consultant
Clients included three of Seattle’s largest organizations: Associated Grocers, Group Health and Boeing
Developed TQM and Information Systems training program with 13-member management team
Merged 7 small business TQM programs into integrated program, facilitated seven quality teams at once
Trained over 2000 Boeing employees
Trained large manufacturing unit in Continuous Flow Manufacturing resulting in 75% decrease in cycle time
Completed Mager instructional methods certification and Toastmasters ATM Certification.
Publications: Value-Added Analysis course, System Analysis and Process Improvement manual
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1989 – 1993
Pursued Masters Degree
1988 cared for terminally ill parent
City of Seattle Construction Division, Seattle, WA 1983 – 1988
Municipal Construction Engineer
Materials testing on-site, in laboratory and at vendor sites
Construction Inspections for new builds and as-builts
Design Engineering for Lighting Projects
Project Management Assistant for large scale government construction projects
Founder of Leadership Savvy annual seminar series
Toastmasters CTM Certification; EIT Certification
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