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Ana Maria Rodriguez

FITZROY,VIC

Summary

Results-driven Project Coordinator with 3 years of experience managing retail fit-out construction projects from inception to completion. Proven expertise in supporting Project Managers through efficient administrative support, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery across Australia. Strong ability to coordinate resources, manage project schedules, and facilitate communication among stakeholders for optimal project outcomes.

Proven track record in managing from smaller to more complex projects while coordinating cross-functional teams, validating deliverables, and supporting senior project managers. Committed to maximizing stakeholder outcomes, fostering collaboration, and driving successful project delivery.

Eager to learn from others while continuously developing new skills and approaches to tackle complex problems. I believe that collaboration and adaptability are key to personal and professional growth, and I am excited to contribute my abilities while embracing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

UNITA
East Melbourne, VIC
05.2022 - Current
  • Assist project managers in managing daily construction site operations, including scheduling and coordinating subcontractor activities.
  • Execute and assist in generating weekly reports with progress according to program for Business and clients.
  • Conducted site visits to ensure construction quality, adherence to timelines, and safety standards.
  • Coordinated PCG meetings with contractors and stakeholders to review project progress and resolve any issues.
  • Assist in project budget meetings by providing key data and insights, while actively tracking program progress to ensure alignment with financial goals and timelines.
  • Actively engage expert stakeholders, such as engineers and certifiers, as a key step for design reviews and buildability.
  • Engage main trades with formal contracts or purchase orders in accordance with standards and contract value.
  • Assist the project manager with client communications, while building rapport with them.
  • Maintain and build active relationships with suppliers and different stakeholders.

Project Coordinator and Business Administrator

The Flooring Co
Brisbane, 4006
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for coordinating and delivering residential and commercial projects, ensuring timely reporting to various stakeholders, while maintaining adherence to project timelines and schedules.
  • Setups, budgets, subcontract orders, POs, and processed monthly invoices and claims.
  • Prepared head contract claims, tracked budgets, and handled internal and external variations across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Provided administrative and operational support across various departments, ensuring compliance by preparing documentation and revising contracts.
  • Cultivated business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration to drive project progress and completion.

Project Consultant

Krost Furniture
Melbourne, VIC
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Exceeded the yearly target for FY19 by over $1.5M, which is 140% above the KPI.
  • Managed projects over $100K from end to end, with a margin of 40%, while developing a pipeline of projects with the same client.
  • Understand and break down schedules, scopes, and architectural or builder’s packages in order to draft. Quotes and shop drawings accordingly.
  • Communicate, negotiate projects, and budgets with key stakeholders such as builders, architects, and sub-contractors.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, providing details to assist with RFIs, progress claims, and documentation.
  • Meet clients on-site in order to evaluate project requirements, check measurements, and provide a financial proposal report.

Lighting Sales Consultant

About Space
Sydney , NSW
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Established, developed, and maintained positive business and customer relationships in order to increase revenue while achieving monthly targets.
  • Delivered documents and services, including lighting layouts, specifications, details, and lighting calculations.
  • Provide accurate budget proposals for lighting scopes in residential and commercial projects, based on electrical specifications.
  • Provided quotes for project specifications, assisting architects with layouts from concept to installation.
  • Develop a new business pipeline, or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas and monthly targets.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW
01-2016

Skills

  • Presentation creation and delivery
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource coordination
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation management
  • Customer management

Reference

Adam Terrill - Previous UNITA General Manager 

m. 0490473423

Rodney Fancourt  - Senior site manager UNITA

m. 0449514559

Gareth Krost - Krost Owner & Director
m. 0404208071

Timeline

Project Coordinator

UNITA
05.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator and Business Administrator

The Flooring Co
11.2021 - 04.2022

Project Consultant

Krost Furniture
06.2018 - 11.2021

Lighting Sales Consultant

About Space
01.2017 - 05.2018

MBA - Project Management

Torrens University Australia
Ana Maria Rodriguez