Education

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Pittsburgh, PA

Masters of Business Administration, International Business

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA

Certificate Program, Interior Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY, Augusta, GA

Project Manager (August 2015 - June 2017)

Consulted with project sponsors, key stakeholders, customers, and IT subject matter experts to determine and analyze functional requirements for technology-infused learning spaces, meeting/collaboration spaces, and other typical office spaces.
In partnership with IT leadership, co-led the selection, procurement, and management of AV architects, network architects, integrators, and multiple construction trades to successfully design and implement audiovisual systems (including presentation, audio, videoconferencing, digital signage, and related collaboration and academic classroom technologies), IT infrastructure (including voice and data), and IT-enabled furnishings to facilitate world-class collaboration, teaching, learning, and operations for a research university with integrated academic medical center.
Managed individual project budgets in excess of $16,890,000.00 in construction, and $2,500,000.00 for AV & IT infrastructure.
Provided executive sponsors frequent project updates, including identifying potential risks, schedule and budget deviations, and scope changes. In partnership with executive sponsors, led change management to assist in the successful adoption and buy-in of end users.
Assisted in the 10 year Master Plan, leading multiple feasibility studies and work on real estate services for both the University System and Hospital System campuses.
Acted as a liaison between Augusta University and the Board of Regents Facilities Office and GSFIC.
Thermal and Moisture Protection/Firestopping (self-perform & supply)
Doors and Windows (self-perform & supply)
Maintenance of physical space inventory, which includes space size, square footage and departmental assignment
Assisted the institution in developing Facility Capital Outlay and MRR requests to the Board of Regents Facilities Office for funding of construction/renovation and maintenance of facilities
Utilize IBC, NEC, and NFPA.
Managed project procurement following both state and private regulations.
Developed and manage projects using hard bid, Design bid build, construction managers and Task Order.
Implemented the Task Order process for the University System and Hospital System.
Managed large, complex, enterprise-level projects, using proven and best practice project management processes.
Lean process improvement methodologies; provide leadership and facilitation for critical processes within the defined project management methodology.
Identified, negotiate, and ensure adequate resources are available.
Coordinated and led team meetings.
Prepared all project documentation.
Planned, led, and facilitate lean process improvement projects.
Controlled the completion of projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy.
Coordinated and strategized with the IT and AV contractors for successful project implementation.
Generated capital planning budgets and define the areas that should be addressed.
Attended and implement weekly Picra/Icra/ISML for all open projects.

BUZZELLI GROUP, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA and Augusta, GA

President (2009 - 2015)

Led business development sales, estimating, and key business relations for Federal/Governmental, Commercial, and Residential clientele.
Held pre-construction meetings to review scope, production schedules, and resource needs.
Led the disciplined process from estimating bid schedules to written proposals through project collections and close-outs.
Reviewed project performance budget versus actual budget on a monthly basis. Developed and implemented the company’s safety programs.
Led effective project relationships and operating results through project teams and customers. Assisted operations with balancing and managing risk assessment while maximizing production.
Implemented tactical and strategic business planning.
Conducted foreman’s meetings, job site meetings, and job programming and setup meetings.
Managed the buyout of pre-engineered metal building for subsequent design/build and erection.
Confirmed on-site delivery date and established construction schedules.
Held final approval for project drawings and managed release of drawings for construction.
Managed government contracting on design/build projects and hired all sub-contractors for multiple different trades.