career objective                              

client-focused project administrator eager to contribute dynamic organizational, communication, and leadership skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer more than 10 years of progressive project administrator and assistant experience, with expertise in supporting all aspects of operations in busy construction practices

ø  facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; serve as key point of contact for major accounts

ø  diligently produce, review, and maintain critical documentation including subcontractor agreements, invoices, insurance paperwork, asis, rfis, drawings, as-builts, operation / warranty manuals, submittals, change orders, and project close out forms

ø  create standardized forms and templates for correspondence to increase efficiency and accuracy; develop reporting, billing, and filing processes

ø  coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and kickoff packages, take minutes, manage executive calendar, maintain contacts, and perform reception duties

ø  strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including systems administration, microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), ms project, lotus notes, adobe writer, as/400, and constructware

 

~ key achievements ~

• in recognition of outstanding performance, quickly received promotion to position supporting the vp of operations at constructors & associates; assigned projects to pas in addition to managing all administrative functions
• served as constructware administrator responsible for creating, authorizing, and terminating user accounts; trained staff on file director and other modules, and trained external architects, engineers, and business owners
• developed web-based pre-qualification form for constructors & associates subcontractors
• played integral role in authoring company policies and procedures, creating standardized forms, and supervising inspection coordinator and administrative staff at eric l. davis engineering
  developed training and orientation programs for sales technicians at cast stone commercial services; oversaw mail and finance administrators
• entrusted with responsibility for multi-million-dollar ground-up projects, including the ground equipment facility for american airlines and the student housing for the university of texas at arlington (phases i, ii, and iii) as the construction project assistant for paric corporation
• steadily progressed within alarm security group to attain ultimate position as branch administrator responsible for recruiting, licensing, processing payroll, variance analysis and reporting, and insurance administration; served as a key member of the corporate acquisition team

professional experience                

constructors & associates, inc. dallas, tx                                                                                                         2007 c 2009            
executive administrative assistant (10/07 c 11/09)

project administrator (1/07 c 10/07)

 

eric l. davis engineering, inc., forney, tx                                                                                                         2005 c 2006
executive administrative assistant

cast stone commercial services, dallas, tx                                                                                                      2004 c 2005
sales administrator / coordinator

 

paric corporation, addison, tx                                                                                                                          2001 c 2003
construction project assistant

alarm security group,    dallas, tx                                                                                                                    1999 c 2001

branch administrator

sales coordinator

accounts receivable / customer service representative

 

~ community activity ~

fundraiser, greater texas community partners

fundraiser, new beginnings center

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert job title and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience working in a project administration capacity as well as in supporting busy executives.  i excel at performing multiple concurrent functions and driving projects from inception through client sign-off.  my keen attention to detail and depth of knowledge in the construction industry have consistently proven instrumental in my success at facilitating the timely and accurate completion of major projects.  to complement this background, i offer strong technical skills, including constructware, ms project, lotus notes, adobe writer, and as/400.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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