dawn sapp

Oversaw corporate program initiatives to ensure the implementation of prescribed activities were achieved in accordance with organizational goals and objectives. Results: Served as the Project Manager on corporate program initiatives to include: planning specifications, overseeing the implementation process, progress evaluation, budget management and managing client’s relationships. Managed the contract administration process for all projects to include RFP’s, contract creations, vendor selection, invoice verifications, P.O.’s and change orders. Held project meetings and effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders. Performed research activities and audits to ensure company compliance requirements were met, analyzed results and presented to senior staff. Accomplishments: 2007 Developed a system for tracking and reporting project status that increased team productivity.

Provided project management support for the $30MM Sewer Improvement Project for the City of Atlanta Dept. of Watershed Management. Results: Administered the project approach and effectively managed the project life cycle to include: planning, scheduling, data gathering, tracking project cost / earned value analysis and status reporting using Primavera P6. Handled financial control activities to include processing sub-contractor invoices, budget management, generating financial reports, payment applications and researching financial issues. Researched and escalated project issues, facilitated solutions, and provided feedback to project team. Accomplishments: 2008 Reduced financial reporting inaccuracies by 90%. 2009 Sr. Director of Watershed Mgmt. acknowledge my abilities as Asst. Project Manager played a key role in the decision to re-award the construction project to Chester Engineers upon contract expiration.

* Responsible for administrative support, office operations, general accounting and project management assignments. Results: * Handled all HR functions to include: new hire setup, payroll, benefits and personnel file maintenance. * Bookkeeping: reconciled business operating accounts, expense reports, performed all A/P and A/R using QuickBooks. * Served as project coordinator and primary point of contact for organizational events and additional assignments. Accomplishments: 2004 Participated in the resolution of operating issues. Established work procedures to improve efficiency of operations.

Served as a Project Manager and Program Analyst for the $38 million Antenna Systems Installation program. Results: Partnered with Program Managers in the planning, scheduling and coordinating of activities to ensure best practices and project objectives were accomplished for the construction/installation of engineered antenna systems. Controlled and updated project financials to include Estimates to Complete (ETC), tracking/approving invoices, resource costs and performing earned value analysis using MS Excel. Facilitated daily progress meetings, prepared executive program review reports and effectively communicated project status to all appropriate stakeholders. Developed and maintained the SharePoint site and administered user privileges. Managed schedule control activities to include developing baseline schedules and updated progress information using project management software methodology MS Project.

Serves as the US Project Manager responsible for the execution of multi-million dollar capital development projects. Primary function includes managing project teams to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and on budget. Results: Focuses on project planning efforts to include validating the project scope, development of project plans, preparing schedules, and confirming project budgets. Travels to and presents project plans to all appropriate stakeholders. Leads progress review meetings, critical discussions and communicates detailed statuses to the project and executive teams. Exercise’s sound judgment to effectively resolve engineering, schedule and/or financial issues as they arise. Manages all financial related aspects of the project to include, contract negotiations, approving all capital expenditures & contractor billings, prepares cash flow forecasts and performs cost analysis. Maintains collaborative working relationships to ensure all stakeholders’ needs are met and objectives are achieved.