Katie Paradis
Minnetonka,MN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator - Commercial Construction
Roers Companies
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing new organizational tools and software such as Billy, Procore & TradeTapp.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
- Improved trade partner satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with architects, designers and engineers, ensuring seamless integration of design and construction elements.
- Coordinated subcontractor insurance and safety requirement and managed contracts, promoting timely project progression.
- Facilitated strong relationships with project team and trade partners by maintaining open lines of communication throughout each project's lifecycle.
- Sourced, vetted and managed trade partners needed to accomplish project goals.
Lead Estimator & Project Coordinator
Colorful Concepts Painting & Custom Finishing
03.2020 - Current
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for painting work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations. By utilizing cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates. In 2022, 372 Commercial Estimates totaling $20.5 Million Dollars were submitted.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Estimator
LS Black Constructors
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Compliance Manager & Marketing Analyst
U.S. Bank
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices for CFPB.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations regarding CFPB.
- Kept new and modified products and services in conformance with compliance regulations.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Supported marketing team in review and submission of regulatory articles and newsletters.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement regarding CFPB.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
08.2010 - 11.2016
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of 30 employees.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Philosophy
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN05.2009
Skills
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Document Oversight
- Timelines and Milestones
Data Collection
- Project Creation
- Project Organization
- Assignment and Project Coordination
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
Awarded the Platinum Shield Award which is the highest that can be given at U.S. Bank for my compliance work regarding CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) regulations.
Certification
- Procore Project Manager Certified
- Procore Admin Certified
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- OHSA 10 Certified
Timeline
Project Coordinator - Commercial Construction
Roers Companies
11.2023 - Current
Estimator
LS Black Constructors
07.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Estimator & Project Coordinator
Colorful Concepts Painting & Custom Finishing
03.2020 - Current
Compliance Manager & Marketing Analyst
U.S. Bank
11.2016 - 03.2020
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
08.2010 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Philosophy
College of Saint Benedict
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