Sophie Quintana
Minneapolis
Summary
Experienced, multilingual PMP certified Project Manager with 6+ years in new product launches and process improvements across manufacturing, aerospace, and nutraceutical sectors. Proven success in managing complex initiatives, currently handling 30+ projects from prototyping to launch with a 95% on-time delivery rate. PMP-certified with skills in stakeholder management, R&D stage-gate processes, and use of digital project reporting tools like Smartsheet and Monday.com.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Amerilab Technologies
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee an average of 30 new product projects annually, from prototyping to launch, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal capabilities.
- Mentor and supervise junior Account Managers, offloading low-complexity work to focus on strategic product launches and customer growth.
Project Manager II – Aerospace & Defense
Donaldson
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed new product development using project management tools and R&D stage-gate processes.
- Streamlined timelines for aftermarket projects, enhancing delivery speed and client satisfaction.
- Improved reporting accuracy using Smartsheet.com, providing stakeholders with reliable updates.
- Mitigated risks through early identification and resolution of potential roadblocks.
Engineering Project Coordinator
Hydra-Flex, Inc.
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Initiated and defined the Project Coordinator role within R&D to support New Product Development.
- Managed weekly task reviews, maintaining project momentum.
- Developed a project tracking database, improving data accessibility and speed.
Project Coordinator
Bell International Laboratories
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed product creation lifecycles, ensuring timeline and budget adherence.
- Streamlined internal logistics and material sourcing workflows.
- Produced accurate sales quotations based on SKU, order size, and forecast.
- Coordinated corrective actions in response to customer feedback.
Project Manager
Satair (Contract)
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Led diverse projects including A220 aircraft spares support and internal software transitions.
- Trained 70+ employees on Google Suite after managing the transition from MS Office.
- Applied Value Stream Mapping and BPMN methodologies to improve operational processes.
- Defined and implemented Service Level Agreements, improving delivery response times.
Education
Master in Management (Grande École Program) - Project Management, Data Analytics, Strategy, Finance, Marketing
TBS Education (Toulouse Business School)
01.2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stage-Gate Development
- Smartsheet
- Mondaycom
- Microsoft Excel
- Risk Mitigation
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Agile Principles
- Cross-functional Leadership
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI || Issued Nov 2024
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor – Quality Certification – DEKRA || Issued Jan 2022
LNGG
French (Native)
English (Full Professional)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Amerilab Technologies
10.2024 - Current
Project Manager II – Aerospace & Defense
Donaldson
07.2023 - 09.2024
Engineering Project Coordinator
Hydra-Flex, Inc.
08.2021 - 07.2023
Project Coordinator
Bell International Laboratories
06.2020 - 07.2021
Project Manager
Satair (Contract)
10.2018 - 03.2020
Master in Management (Grande École Program) - Project Management, Data Analytics, Strategy, Finance, Marketing
TBS Education (Toulouse Business School)
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