- Cooking
- Pilates
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a team manger
- Team Sports
- Reading
- Camping
- Personal Development and Self Improvement
Jessica Garrido
Sydney
Summary
I am a proud Indigenous woman, wife, mother and business owner who thrives in positive environments.
I am a detail oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. I have proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast paced environments. Recognised for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimising processes and supporting team objectives.
I am equipped with strong problem solving abilities and a strong willingness to learn. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organisational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Coates Signco
01.2025 - Current
- Led cross functional teams to ensure project delivery within timelines and budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining scope, resources, and milestones to drive project success.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate impacts on project outcomes.
- Facilitated post project reviews to evaluate successes and lessons learned, informing future project planning efforts.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Junior Project Manager
Coates Signco
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of signage installations.
- Assisted in developing project scopes and objectives, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Monitored project progress and communicated updates to stakeholders regularly to maintain transparency.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to resolve issues and streamline workflows during projects.
- Supported senior project managers in various aspects of project planning, execution, and closure activities.
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Project Coordinator
Coates Signco
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed vendor relationships, facilitating effective communication and timely procurement of materials.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accurate records for compliance and future reference.
- Trained new team members on project coordination tools and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Established feedback loop with clients post project delivery, gathering insights that informed improvements in future projects.
Accounts Administrator
Raine and Horne
03.2012 - 02.2022
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Maintained comprehensive records of financial documents, enhancing data retrieval efficiency.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and improve customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined invoicing procedures, reducing processing time and increasing operational efficiency.
- Led initiatives to automate manual tasks, resulting in significant time savings for the team.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and local regulations.
- Ensured timely financial reporting through diligent data entry and reconciliation efforts.
- Streamlined payroll processing with meticulous timesheet verification, ensuring employees received accurate compensation on time.
- Facilitated prompt vendor payments by verifying invoices, obtaining approvals, and processing checks in a timely manner.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Dance And Dance Education - Performing Arts
AMPA
Sydney, NSW10-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Cross functional collaboration
- Processes and procedures
- Logistics management
- Financial administration
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager
Coates Signco
01.2025 - Current
Junior Project Manager
Coates Signco
06.2023 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator
Coates Signco
04.2022 - 06.2023
Accounts Administrator
Raine and Horne
03.2012 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Dance And Dance Education - Performing Arts
AMPA