GINA HALVARSON
Victoria
Summary
As a seasoned project and event management professional, I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial agility and corporate discipline to every initiative I lead. With a foundation built from owning and operating a successful dance studio and planning large-scale events, I’ve mastered the art of strategic planning, resource coordination, and delivering exceptional experiences. All while managing competing priorities and tight timelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
KMC Dance Studios
Robbinsdale
06.2015 - 06.2025
- Worked full time for 6 years, became owner for the past 4 years
- Directed operations across three studio locations, including scheduling, budgeting, payroll, and vendor management
- Developed and delivered seasonal recitals and large-scale community events from concept through execution
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 30+ instructors and support staff across multiple sites
- Led marketing strategy and implementation across digital platforms, local outreach, and community partnerships
- Managed customer relations and conflict resolution with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
Resource Manager
Insight Global
Eden Prairie
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Oversaw the day-to-day management of 60+ consultants, including scheduling, skill alignment, and performance check-ins.
- Maintained strong relationships with engineers and architects to support retention, satisfaction, and career growth
- Collaborated with Project Managers to align the right talent to project demands and timelines
- Worked closely with Directors and Senior Managers to maintain an average 98% resource utilization rate
- Led onboarding for new consultants, ensuring a seamless transition into project environments
- Provided ongoing performance support and coaching to consultants to drive quality outcomes
Project Coordinator
Insight Global
Eden Prairie
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Manage and coordinate 60–80 concurrent projects across multiple regions with a focus on quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction
- Partner with internal sales and engineering teams to develop and maintain detailed project timelines and deliverables
- Facilitate regular internal and external planning calls to align stakeholders and address progress, risks, and dependencies
- Track and manage hardware logistics, ensuring accurate delivery and alignment with project milestones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, resolving issues and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with both internal teams and external customers to support long-term collaboration
- Utilize SAP and other internal tools to track project metrics, update status reports, and maintain accurate documentation
Skills
- Project lifecycle management from ideation through execution
- Vendor and stakeholder coordination
- Budget oversight and risk management
- Seamless event execution with an eye for detail and impact
- Running Payroll through Quickbooks
- Public Speaking
- Business ownership experience, team management and building relationships
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resource Manager
Insight Global
07.2018 - 12.2018
Project Coordinator
Insight Global
10.2015 - 07.2018
Owner Operator
KMC Dance Studios
06.2015 - 06.2025
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