RUTH HARRIS
St. Peters
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, project coordination, office management, and construction management. Adept at strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership. Recognized for
maintaining confidentiality and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Kramm Distributors
12.2019 - Current
- Managed team of 20 employees, overseeing the island wide distribution operations of 100lbs Liquid Propane Gas.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw HR responsibilities, including recruitment, updating staff records, disciplinary actions, and training.
- Processed payroll and managed cash and cheque
deposits.
Project Management Office Director
NewGen Development Co. (Partnership)
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Manage 20+ Contractors & Subcontractors with onsite supervision.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million dollars, ensuring financial accountability at all stages of the project development process.
- Prepare Gantt Charts and project work schedule with additional support to Architect and Engineers.
- Prepare weekly, biweekly and monthly Construction Reports on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout each phase of the project lifecycle.
Project Manager, PMO
KAG Construction
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed Phase 1 Foundation & Swimming Pool Base Shell project, ensuring timely completion within budget.
- Developed and monitored project budgets and expenses.
- Provided onsite quality assurance and technical support to Contractor, Subcontractors, Architect and Engineer.
- Created and maintained Gantt charts and project schedules.
- Prepared Project Management Reports and Closeout
Reports.
Project Management
ABFA (Antigua & Barbuda Football Association)
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Awarded Bid contact for 6 different areas of the football stadium.
- Allocated skilled Contractors, Subcontractors and workmen for construction tasks and procured materials.
- Prepare biweekly/monthly project management reports, including pictures, deliverables, and potential issues.
- Prepare closeout reports and job evaluation report.
- Ensure successful completion of Phase 1 and prepare for Phase 2.
Office Assistant/Acting Manager
Waterscaping Ltd. & Waterscaping Services
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Managing 15 employees for two companies.
- Prepared job quantifications and negotiated clients contracts.
- Supervised Contractor and Subcontractor teams for
pool construction projects. - Performed HR, accounting, and administrative duties
Education
Commercial Department – Business Administration, Applied Communication Skills, Business Law I, Business Mathematics, Calculus for Business, College Algebra, Finance & Statistics -
Antigua State College
School Leaving Certificate & Caribbean Examination Council (CXC Passes) – Core Subjects and Business Subjects) -
Princess Margaret Secondary School
Project Management and Accounting -
Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority
QuickBooks (Advance), Accounting Technology for Business Success Certification Course -
QuickBooks Resource Centre
Certification in Chemical Balancing and 101 Pool Construction -
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) And The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Projects
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Advance QuickBooks
- Internet Data Research
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/17/83
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Antiguan
References
Letters Attached.
Timeline
Project Management Office Director
NewGen Development Co. (Partnership)
01.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager, PMO
KAG Construction
01.2022 - 09.2022
Project Management
ABFA (Antigua & Barbuda Football Association)
05.2020 - 05.2021
Office Manager
Kramm Distributors
12.2019 - Current
Office Assistant/Acting Manager
Waterscaping Ltd. & Waterscaping Services
05.2012 - 10.2016
Commercial Department – Business Administration, Applied Communication Skills, Business Law I, Business Mathematics, Calculus for Business, College Algebra, Finance & Statistics -
Antigua State College
School Leaving Certificate & Caribbean Examination Council (CXC Passes) – Core Subjects and Business Subjects) -
Princess Margaret Secondary School
Project Management and Accounting -
Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority
QuickBooks (Advance), Accounting Technology for Business Success Certification Course -
QuickBooks Resource Centre
Certification in Chemical Balancing and 101 Pool Construction -
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) And The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
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