LAURA MEZU

Provided comprehensive administrative support to project teams, ensuring meticulous documentation, efficient meeting coordination, and robust financial tracking.

• Partnered with Project Managers and Engineers to facilitate the successful execution and delivery of critical projects.
• Managed and meticulously organized over 200 project documents, maintaining 100% accuracy and strict adherence to company policies.
• Coordinated and scheduled 10+ weekly meetings, preparing comprehensive agendas and documenting key action items to ensure efficient follow-up.
• Monitored and reported on project budgets, contributing to a 30% reduction in financial discrepancies through diligent tracking.
• Processed 50+ vendor purchase orders quarterly, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet project deadlines.
• Achieved and maintained a 95% compliance rate in project documentation audits, ensuring all records consistently met regulatory standards and company guidelines.

Contributed to project planning, execution, and risk management for diverse initiatives, including a global virtual event, while enhancing team efficiency and stakeholder alignment.

• Orchestrated the development of a comprehensive team proposal and project charter, clearly defining 5+ team roles, project scope, and strategic alignment with 6-month objectives.
• Designed and executed a detailed project plan for a $30,000 global virtual event, successfully engaging over 100 students and educators.
• Optimized task scheduling and progress tracking workflows using Trello and TeamGantt, boosting team efficiency by 30%.
• Proactively conducted risk assessments and deployed 5+ mitigation strategies, resulting in a 40% reduction in potential project delays.
• Oversaw a detailed budget and timeline across 8 major project milestones, ensuring financial accuracy and achieving on-time delivery.
• Communicated project progress and deliverables to 10+ key stakeholders, successfully securing buy-in and fostering alignment for subsequent phases.
• Spearheaded the selection and implementation of Trello as a key project management tool, resolving workflow challenges and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.