Tikeia Tucker
4970 Ashley Lane, #333

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

651-332-9955
kiarene2001@yahoo.com

 

Summary

Experienced Project Coordinator with 6+ years of analytical and management experience. Major strengths include research, writing, data analysis, with a focus on budgeting/financial tracking, client relations, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

 

Professional Experience

 

Target Corporation/Modis Systems             Brooklyn Park, MN            April 2014-Present

Merchandising Coordinator

 

·   Tracked team projects by updating investment portfolios utilizing Clarity software

·   Facillitated weekly conference calls and online meetings in order to maintain team project status and progression

·   Produced weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly customized financial reports using MS Project, MS Excel, and Clarity data

·   Supervised project and portfolio resources such as time sheet and rate allotment for specified team members, merchandising and transportation costs, and in-store and marketing execution plans

·   Utilized MS SharePoint, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook, Clarity, MS Lync, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat for this position

 

 

 

Capella University/Apex Systems                      Minneapolis, MN               August 2013-March 2014

Project Coordinator

 

·   Provided management and maintenance of online course rooms by updating web links and ensuring availability of course materials from numerous publishing companies and the bookstore as directed by my Project Manager

·   Facilitate vender management, standards, and relationships by communicating price negations, quarterly ordering data, and sample materials directly from publishers to project managers

·   Manage quarterly budget forecasts, and tracking of resolution issues, faculty requests,  and incident resolution

·   Utilized Skype, MS Office, SharePoint, Outlook, Clarity, Stella, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for this position

 

 

 

Black and Veatch/Nexgen Global                      Bloomington, MN               February 2013-August 2013

Project Coordinator

 

·   Maintained as MS Excel tracker of current construction activities up to date with most current project progress and budget

·   Created and approved various material and purchase orders according to project budget as directed by my Project Manager

·   Communicated and facilitated data directly from contractors and field manager for project analysis and updates

·   Oversaw and initiated conference calls with vendors and staff deployment meetings regarding project data, cost control,  and most current project milestones/issues.

·   Worked to make sure that construction crews were delivered proper materials and plans prior to arriving on-site for each job task

·   Utilized Skype, MS Office, MS Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Clarity, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat for this position

 

 

 

Velocitel Wireless/Nexgen Global                        Eden Prairie, MN               July 2012- December 2012

Project Coordinator

 

·         Supported Project Manager by completing document uploads to client database and filing of  sensitive information

·         Researched and identified solutions utilizing Internet resources such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Lexis Nexis, Bloomberg  and OneSource to research any client discrepancies

·         Tracked client data by using Excel 2007 worksheet functions including: constructing pivot tables, performing V-look look ups, consolidating and summarizing data, configuring datasheet filters and sorting sequences

·         Processed billing statements and invoices using Microsoft Excel finance tracker and ISupplier software and recording this accurate data as used for maintaining the project budget

·         Utilized MS Office, MS SharePoint, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Quickbooks, Oracle, and ISupplier for this position

 

 

 

Progressive Early Childhood Learning Center          Saint Paul, MN                 January 2011 - April 2012                                                    
Project Coordinator

 

·   Provided assistance to Project Manager with recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating staff and volunteers for quality programs

·   Supported with supervision of planning, preparation and delivery of the following programs: After school program, Day Camp, Fun Days, etc

·   Supervised children at all times according to agency policy and procedure, to ensure their safety, and security. This includes assisting with snacks and meal duties, changing diapers and training pants, and light housekeeping duties and kitchen detail as assigned

·   Helped maintain continuous growth through program development and departmental goals

·   Processed childcare payments, registration, sign in and out sheets, attendance records and staff payroll; and purchasing procedures

·   Assisted Project Manager with creating and facilitating informational material and brochures as needed for promotional and public relations use in conjunction with branch marketing plans

·   Utilized Skype, MS Office, SharePoint, Outlook, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat for this position

 

 

 

Sassyories.com                                                              Saint Paul, MN                     October 2009 - January 2011             

Project Manager                           

 

•    implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

·   Met with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality, and delivery

·   Negotiated and supervised supply contracts and formulating policies with suppliers

·   Conducted meetings, prepared and presented budgeting reports, and provided information to identify purchasing requirements, establish business plans and performance objectives, and report performance against plan and business objectives

·   Interacted with clients and vendors via fax, Skype, email and written communication to ensure delivery and maintain product updates

·   Utilized PlanView, Google Hangout, MS Office, SharePoint, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Skype for this position

 

 

 

 

Education

 

Rasmussen College                                                Eagan, MNJuly 2015

Business Management

 

System Experience

Lotus Notes, Arrow Loans, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks, MS Share Point, MS Lync, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, PlanView, Siterra, Isupplier, Clarity, Documentum Webtop and Quickbase, OSHA 10 Certified