Christina Guerrero
Riverside
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience at City of Riverside Public Utilities, adept in strategic planning and advanced problem solving. Excelled in coordinating complex projects, enhancing stakeholder communications, and optimizing budget allocation. Proven track record in construction management and fostering team collaboration, ensuring project success and operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2023.10 - Current
- Work independently coordinating difficult and complex construction and operation projects for Public Utilities, write job specifications and Formal Request for Proposals.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Working with the City team to install new EV Charging Station at designated City facilities.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Work with Honeywell Pro Watch/Securitas with requesting service calls on the access card readers, placing the system on Test, mode as a Passcode Holder, also meet with the representative to evaluate and install new access card readers in various Public Utilities facilities.
- Work with Goforth and Marti to evaluate office space to design a more strategic useful floor plan using Herman Miller office furniture.
- Expert in vendor payment processing and all City Purchasing procurement rules and procedures.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Building Services Project Coordinator
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2016.07 - 2023.10
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Skillful with ONESolution, Oracle/UWAM, Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
- Proficient in vendor payment processing and all procurement rules and procedures. Was a member of the Purchasing Task Force, responsible for recommendation to improve and enhance Finance/Purchasing processes, policies, and procedures.
- Work with Riverside Public Utilities Finance team assisting with budget process and preparation .
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
Building Services Project Assistant
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2002.10 - 2016.07
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
- Developed and coordinated Change Management training and activities for new Enquesta software implementation. Providing written dn oral presentations to staff.
- Supervised and trained clerical staff on division financial processes.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
Administrative Clerk/Senior Office Specialist
City of Riverside, General Services
2001.05 - 2002.05
- Successfully prepared grant proposal for General Services, requesting funds for new Street Sweepers.
- Prepared key policies for the General Services department.
- Performed all aspects of Accounts Payable.
- Calculated, verified and prepared timecards for payroll processing.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.
Education
Project Management Certificate Program - Project Management
University of Riverside Extension
Riverside, CA06.2024
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Construction management
- Project scope
- Project estimation and bidding
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project tracking
Timeline
Project Manager
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2023.10 - Current
Building Services Project Coordinator
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2016.07 - 2023.10
Building Services Project Assistant
City of Riverside Public Utilities
2002.10 - 2016.07
Administrative Clerk/Senior Office Specialist
City of Riverside, General Services
2001.05 - 2002.05
Project Management Certificate Program - Project Management
University of Riverside Extension
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California Baptist University
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