Taina Bartlett, MBA
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Bilingual Project Manager and Civil Engineer with over 15 years of experience leading multimillion-dollar capital projects in manufacturing automation, packaging (Food /Beverage) and construction sectors. Proven expertise in GMP-regulated environments, factory acceptance testing (FAT), automation projects, vendor coordination, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous process improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-founder and director
Live Life Simply, LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Founded and managed a health-focused consumer business, leading operations and product development.
- Created safety programs, vendor negotiation systems, customer service processes, and financial plans.
- Handled day-to-day business logistics including accounting, marketing, and growth strategy.
Project Engineering Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Managed capital projects across multiple plants in the Pacific (AZ,NM,UT,CO, OR,CA,TX) region with budgets up to $34M.
- Led GMP-compliant installations including process utility systems and CQV documentation.
- Conducted FAT for major equipment builds, including travel to supplier sites (e.g., Canada).
- Delivered process automation and upgrade projects in high-throughput production environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to meet project scope, schedule, and budget goals.
- Led packaging automation upgrades including baggers, palletizers, checkweighers & metal detectors (Mettler-Toledo) and high-speed conveyors/sortations (AMF) improved OEE and throughput while reducing manual handling and scrap.
- Owned capital project lifecycle; URS vendor RFPs and bid leveling, CAPEX and CARs, layouts, utilities scoping install coordination, ramp-to-rate, and closeout.
- Managed FAT/SAT, I/O checkout, and commissioning; coordinated PLC/HMI changes (Allen-Bradley Control Logix/ Panel View) with OEMs and plant controls.
- Directed GC,millwright, electrical and controls contractors; enforced OSHA/machine-guarding/LOTO, NFPA 70E compliance.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery and warranties with multiple OEMs; secured cost savings and improved lead-time commitments.
- Built schedules and risk registers in MS Project/Smartsheet; tracked scope, budget and report status to leadership.
- Trained operators/maintenance; authored SOPs, start-up checklist and PM to lock in gains.
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
The Kroger Company
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Led store operations teams to exceed KPIs in sales, profit margins, and customer service.
- Managed scheduling, safety compliance, shrink reduction, and labor optimization.
- Hired, onboarded, and coached team members to reduce turnover and increase retention.
Project Manager - Operations
CornerStone Flooring
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Oversaw logistics, warehouse, and field operations for industrial flooring projects.
- Coordinated vendor materials, construction timelines, and client expectations.
- Ensured quality control and job site compliance with safety standards.
Civil Engineering Internships
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Supported QC and technical planning for infrastructure and civil construction projects.
- Participated in sewage canal restoration, luxury high-rise construction, and site surveying.
- Delivered engineering documentation and supervised field installation teams.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2021
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix Arizona07-2015
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universidad Technologica De Santiago (UTESA)
Dominican Republic04-2007
Skills
- Capital Project Management
- GMP Compliance & Regulated Environments
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
- Facility Design & Automation Integration
- Team Leadership & Training
- Microsoft Project
- Excel
- AutoCAD
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health, OSHA
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health, OSHA
- Kaplan University Project Management, Kaplan University
- Hazmat Training
- ETABS Structural Analysis Training
- Urban Sustainability Seminar, IACET
- Drinking Water & Sanitation Infrastructure
Timeline
Co-founder and director
Live Life Simply, LLC
08.2021 - 01.2025
Project Engineering Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA
08.2016 - 11.2020
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
The Kroger Company
06.2011 - 08.2016
Project Manager - Operations
CornerStone Flooring
03.2009 - 02.2011
Civil Engineering Internships
01.2002 - 01.2006
MBA - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Universidad Technologica De Santiago (UTESA)
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