Farrah Hogan 38101 N. Watts Avenue, Spring Grove, Illinois 847.508.2291 farrahhogan[at]hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results oriented Project Manager with over ten years of professional experience Demonstrates teambuilding and big picture thinking ability Effectively resolves conflicts and proactively solves problems Noted for effective leadership, strategic planning and resource management skills Highly organized and accurate, strong analytic and presentation abilities Proven track record for meeting timelines and exceeding expectations Self motivated and skilled in delegating tasks and managing details to achieve project goals Solid commitment to follow through, and a good sense of humor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010Support Analyst Lead Opus Capital Markets Consultants, Lincolnshire, Illinois / Sussex, Wisconsin (October 2009 V Present) Accomplished manager of 40 person support analyst department Successfully lead and encourage team to meet deadlines and promote a healthy work environment Balance personnel schedules with client workloads to ensure profitability Work closely with underwriters and managers to implement constantly changing client needs Manage vendor orders to ensure receipt in timely manner Responsible for automating various daily processes to realize dramatic company savings
2009Loan Officer Barclay Butler Financial, East Dundee, Illinois (September 2008 V Present) Licensed Illinois Loan Officer responsible for loan origination including explanation of numerous products, benefits and options to borrowers Accomplished portfolio of over $6 million in closed residential and commercial loans Ensure counseling, application and closing processes are satisfactorily completed Work closely with multiple lenders, appraisers and title companies to clear conditions and issues that arise throughout the loan underwriting process
2008 Project Manager Kenny Construction Company, Chicago, Illinois (September 2007 V September 2008) Project Manager responsible for development, planning and conceptual estimating of hospitality projects Completed conceptual estimates based on various building designs Worked closely with Owner, design team and subcontractors to develop drawings while focusing on the budget Researched and implemented alternative construction materials and systems to reduce project cost Worked with subcontractors and design team to realize a $3 million savings in Value Engineering Publicly bid projects, conducted scope review meetings and selected subcontractors Composed letters of intent and contracts in order to secure labor and material pricing in a volatile market 2007Project Manager Centex Construction, Panama City Beach, Florida (December 2005 V February 2007) On site PM responsible for planning and managing all phases of construction of 8 story condominium building Mobilized the project site including locating and leasing office space and completing office set-up Successfully completed subcontractor negotiation and buyout Provided single point of contact to Owner in all operation matters related to safety, quality, schedule and cost Managed critical meetings including preconstruction, monthly OAC, weekly subcontractor, etc. Worked with Superintendent to establish and maintain a safe, well organized and clean project site to ensure high worker satisfaction and productivity Worked with APM and PE to coordinate JIT delivery of materials and services considering the small site Worked with PA to maintain subcontractor insurance documents and ensure timely payment to subcontractors Developed value engineering alternatives for client to realize a savings of $500,000.00 Analyzed project financials on a monthly basis including current and projected budgets, costs and pending matters
2005Assistant Project Manager Myrtle Beach, Florida Developed and managed schedule for submittal and shop drawing deadlines Ensured effective and timely material procurement through submittal and shop drawing verification, incoming material inspections and auditing of manufacturers quality processes Provided updates on construction activities and design and cost issues during OAC meetings Coordinated field subcontractor problem solving on site Managed project changes and associated cost implications Maintained current project documents including drawings, submittals, RFIs and Owner Directives Conducted various offsite inspections of supplier facilities and material fabrication plants, including an overseas trip to plant in Beijing, China
2004Project Engineer Atlanta, Georgia Conducted thorough audit of outstanding change orders and brought project to completion through settlement of over $1 million in unpaid work completed Developed project Emergency Action Plan, Evacuation Plan and ensured subcontractor compliance with safety policies and regulations Analyzed and evaluated subcontractor proposals to determine compliance with design specifications and standard industry cost Developed and managed project punch lists to successfully complete project Procured and organized project close out documents for turnover to Owner
2003Project Coordinator / Estimator Groupo Ayesa, Seville, Spain (July 2003 V December 2003) Shared in responsibility of project take offs and cost estimates to bring in over $60 million of new work Translated construction documents from Spanish to English for presentation to English speaking Owners Served as liaison between the client and the preconstruction department to successfully develop and implement schedules and budgets based on client needs
2001Project Engineer Centex Rodgers, Inc., South Bend, Indiana / Santa Monica, California (2000 V 2001) Provided executive assistance to Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and two Assistant Managers Developed and managed schedules for project phases Developed RFIs and followed up with timely subcontractor responses and presentation of cost implications Reviewed subcontractor pay requisitions for accuracy and prepared monthly Owner pay requisitions Procured, prepared and turned over construction close out documents for Owner and Architect use Developed and distributed accurate and concise meeting minutes Effectively managed updates of construction drawings and specifications Completed detailed project accounting analysis in conjunction with accounting department in order to trace monies owed from previous Owner Requisitions Successfully completed building keying drawing for Owner use
EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Bachelors Degree of Science in Construction Management, December 2002 Bachelors Degree of Art in Spanish with international studies at La Universidad de Sevilla, June 2003 Minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision
SKILLS Bilingual in Spanish (fluent) Computer Proficiency V Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Lotus WordPro, Lotus 1-2-3, Primavera, Prologue, Expedition, Digital Planrooms, AutoCad, Sight Survey and various other custom construction management software applications
