Ashley Cantor
San Diego
Summary
Performance-driven Manager leveraging 15 years of proven experience within all facets of resource planning, team leadership and customer service, efficiently overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Leading by example and fostering relationships built on trust, motivated to meet business and client needs with a passion for success, problem solving and an eye for detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Christian Brothers Emergency Building Services
San Diego
05.2023 - Current
- Support, facilitate and coordinate project teams including technicians, foreman, project managers, and estimators including scheduling and dispatching.,
- Prepare Service Agreement contracts material approval forms, and change orders.
- Main line of communication between internal staff and external clients.
- Track and manage job progress updating clients and referral sources daily with detailed documentation.
- Vendor management and scheduling.
- Achieved the highest sales performance for 3 consecutive years, exceeding peers by 40%
Project Manager
Millan Construction
San Diego
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Led planning, budgeting, and execution of residential and commercial construction projects
- Delivered projects on time and within budget while consistently meeting profitability goals
- Prepared estimates, proposals, and contracts while managing client expectations
- Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and project timelines to ensure seamless execution
- Maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals
Warehouse Manager
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
San Diego
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed daily operations of a 70,000 sq. ft. warehouse and supervised a team of 35 employees
- Improved warehouse efficiency by 20% through process optimization and workflow improvements
- Maintained full compliance with safety and operational regulations
- Oversaw inventory control, logistics, and equipment usage
Assistant Inventory Manager
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
San Diego
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Tracked and managed inventory using BDS and Alert Operating Systems
- Coordinated asset movement across multiple locations
- Produced daily reports to optimize inventory utilization
- Reduced inventory discrepancies through improved tracking and communication
Administrative Receptionist
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
San Diego
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Oversaw day-to-day accounting needs including processing payments, incoming invoices and prepared payment checks.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every visitor, offering in-depth information and independently resolving issues.
- Coordinated master calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and staff events.
Education
High School -
Bonita Vista High School
Chula Vista, CACommunications Course -
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relations
- Inventory Management
- Experience utilizing Appfolio, DASH, Buildertrend, BDS & ADP systems
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Compliance & Safety
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Volunteer Experience
- Feeding San Diego, San Diego, CA, Packer, Sorted and assembled food packages for donation.
- Lakeside Bike Build, Lakeside, CA, Volunteer, Helped build over 200 bikes for local elementary schools.
Qualifications And Achievements
- Successfully meet business and client needs by prioritizing and identifying work plans and problem solving with the ability to oversee organizational capability and responsiveness, ensuring delivery to expectations.
- Strategic leader with the capability of managing, training, and motivating 35 staff members to drive performance and growth.
- Budget management including labor and material for multiple departments.
- Astute ability to review and assess procedures to streamline and enhance internal operations as well as provide leadership in change management processes for efficiency.
- Talent for utilizing effective communication methods and diplomacy to manage, influence, negotiate and cultivate long-term strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Christian Brothers Emergency Building Services
05.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Millan Construction
10.2020 - 05.2023
Warehouse Manager
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
06.2016 - 05.2020
Assistant Inventory Manager
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
08.2012 - 06.2016
Administrative Receptionist
Bright Event Rentals/Classic Party Rental
10.2011 - 08.2012
High School -
Bonita Vista High School
Communications Course -
Southwestern College