Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager & Proposal Specialist
August Bioservices
Nashville
03.2023 - Current
Lead the planning, supervision, and administration of business and technical functions by collaborating with financial and technical teams to ensure successful execution of assigned projects, programs, or sub-tasks.
Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, establish processes, and drive execution to meet project objectives, deadlines, and budgets. Regularly communicate updates to senior leadership regarding project status, risks, and any changes to processes or project deliverables.
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and project team members. Provide status updates, track progress, and address issues with both internal and external stakeholders, including project sponsors and upper management.
Mentor project team members in best practices, process improvement, and project management skills to enhance team performance and ensure continuous professional growth.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to define the responsibilities of all parties involved, ensuring clarity around internal and external customers' roles and expectations.
Organize and lead both internal and external project meetings, ensuring clear agendas, meeting minutes, and action items are documented and communicated. Present project updates and deliverables effectively to diverse audiences.
Write and edit proposals, ensuring they are clear, concise, and compelling, and tailored to meet client specifications and RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements.
Create, revise, and update proposal templates, ensuring consistency in language, formatting, and branding.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical content and ensure the proposal is comprehensive and accurate.
Production Supervisor
SmileDirectClub
Nashville
02.2016 - 02.2023
Supervised and managed the performance of a team of 200 employees, ensuring daily tasks and responsibilities were effectively executed while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and morale.
Spearheaded the optimization of operations, supply chain, and purchasing processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet the needs of a full manufacturing facility.
Acted as the central point of contact for coordinating activities across production, 3D printing, and impressions departments, ensuring alignment of operational requirements and continuous flow of information between teams.
Analyzed and communicated material requirements to operations, supply chain, and purchasing teams, ensuring inventory levels met production needs and minimizing downtime.
Ensured departmental compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), adhering to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining proper documentation standards for all activities.
Established daily partnerships with managers and production supervisors to efficiently address and meet the needs of both internal and external customers, improving overall service delivery.
Prepared and maintained quality documents such as SOPs, continuous improvement proposals, and change controls to drive operational excellence and maintain consistent quality standards.
Continuously implemented and promoted the 5S system within the facility to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety, enhancing both efficiency and workplace culture.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
Amherst
08.2013 - 03.2016
Provided outstanding customer service included greeting and answering questions to improve their shopping experience and engagement with the merchandise.
Operated a cash register to process customer purchases.
Managing financial transactions and balancing drawers.
Achieve established goals from managers.
Dental Assistant
Murfreesboro Dental Excellence
Murfreesboro
06.2015 - 10.2015
Served as Locum Tenens to Dr.Karlene Guasteferro.
Maintain patient records and lab equipment and sterilization of instruments, along with processing dental X-rays.
Supported the dentist to ensure each patient had the education regarding the postoperative and general oral health care.
Assist the office manager with patient scheduling, and billing and insurance claims.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Organizational Leadership
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Dental Assistant Certification -
SUNY Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
Skills
Scope Management
Project development and lifecycle
Client rapport
Procedure development
Scheduling & Timeline Management
Task & Resource Allocation
Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Motivating & Mentoring Teams
Delegation & Performance Monitoring
Lean Operation & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
Safety Protocols & Risk Management
OSHA Regulations
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Quality Control Systems (MasterControl)
Workforce Management Software (Kronos, ADP)
Project Management Software (Smartsheets)
Business Development Software (SalesForce)
Finance Software (Aestiva)
Timeline
Project Manager & Proposal Specialist
August Bioservices
03.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
SmileDirectClub
02.2016 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant
Murfreesboro Dental Excellence
06.2015 - 10.2015
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
08.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Organizational Leadership
Scientist III, Molecular Biology at Invitrogen Bioservices India Pvt. Ltd (Thermo Fisher Scientific)Scientist III, Molecular Biology at Invitrogen Bioservices India Pvt. Ltd (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Field Application Scientist at Thermo fisher scientific (Invitrogen Bioservices India Pvt Ltd.)Field Application Scientist at Thermo fisher scientific (Invitrogen Bioservices India Pvt Ltd.)