1. RACHEL JOHNSON
702-374-6438
johnson_rae@outlook.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonrae/
ABOUT RACHEL
Adaptable Project Manager effective in leading and directing complex design-build
projects from inception to completion. A team player who takes a collaborative
approach to tackling large projects, with more than 10 years of progressive
management experience and repeated success in delivering projects on time and on
budget.
EXPERIENCE
02/2015 to Current Administrative Project Manager
Floorz
Responsible for all purchasing and billing for the Northern
Colorado office, processing change orders, compiling
submittals and closeout documentation;
Overseeing multiple overlapping project scopes and
schedules, reviewing and responding to all ASIs/COBs/RFIs,
coordinating pre-installation through final punch, job site
inspection and quality control.
11/2010 to 10/2013 Project Manager
Stage Technologies, Inc.
Guided the design, production, delivery, and installation for
industrial automation projects with clients including Blue Man
Group, Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Indiana University,
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, I Weiss Theatrical, and
Rose Brand;
Assisted Sales and Marketing departments with bid creation,
case studies, and CRM database management.
09/2008 to 10/2010 Project Manager | Outside Sales
Rose Brand, Inc.
Sole Las Vegas-based Project Manager and Sales
Representative for Rose Brand;
Provided project management, sales, and general customer
service to client base in Las Vegas and southwestern states;
Conducted site surveys for custom fabricated products; design
assistance for custom orders; fabrication drawings; ROMs and
sales quotes; installation supervision.
2. 11/2007 to 06/2008 Assistant Project Manager
Cirque du Soleil - Criss Angel Believe at the Luxor Hotel & Casino
Managed a $2.5 million budget for the design, fabrication, and
installation of all scenic elements;
Created the bid specification and managed the bidding
process for the purchase of all scenic elements; developed the
operations and maintenance documentation for the scenic
department;
Directed the installation of the scenic elements in the theater.
07/2005 to 11/2007 Assistant Project Manager | Stock Product Manager
Fisher Technical Services, Inc
Managed industrial automation projects for the entertainment
industry from initial bid to final handover;
Managed product development from concept, to prototyping,
through subsequent production runs; purchase of parts and
materials; coordinated with shop manager to schedule
equipment build.
EDUCATION
May 2005 M.F.A: Theatre and Drama - Theatre Technology – Technical
Management Emphasis
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin
May 2002 B.A: Theatre - Design and Technology
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, Colorado
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training Course
Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety (National Safety Compliance)
Forklift Operation and Safety
SKILLS
Scheduling Budgets Project management
Purchasing Logistics Shipping and handling
Billing Invoicing Warehouse management
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
CRM, software including Citrix, Questica, Prospect, and Great Plains
Adobe including Illustrator and Photoshop
AutoCAD