1. Jennifer Gumpert, PMP
Cell:(732) 829-6921 | Email:JenniferGumpert@gmail.com
Project Management Professional
A dynamic projectmanagement professional offering more than 10 years ofsuccess in managing multiple,
overlapping projects for both internal and external customers. Career history ofmaximizing profitability
through skillful contract negotiation, project estimation and material purchasing. Dedicated to ensuring
stakeholdersatisfaction, maintaining full adherence to all deadlines and scope definitions. Passionateadvocate
for operational efficiency and policy/proceduredevelopment. Exceptional written and oral communication
skills.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Project Planning
Project Management
Financial Forecasting
Quality Assurance
Process Analysis
Project Implementation
Cross-Departmental/Inter-
Disciplinary
Communication
Risk/Contingency
Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HISTORY
PROJECT MANAGER | Showorks, Tampa, FL – July 2014–January 2016
Responsible for eventlifecycle from RFP to event closure. Work closely with client in project initiation to
establish project scoperequirements and budget constraints to win client bid acceptance. Track project
profitability and negotiate with sub-contractorrelationships to ensureproject’s financial success. Regularly
provide project deliverables on time, within scope and on budget. Developand communicate project
implementation/execution with internal and external team members (inclusiveofinstallation dependencies,
installation requirements/restrictions and strike protocols) to ensure flawless execution.
DELIVERED RESULTS:
Acted as a project manager for large,5000+ attendee festival for the grand opening ofa major Tampa -
based hospital;designed and implemented strategies which aligned with the customer's coreinitiatives
(i.e. number ofguests served, content,tour logistics and guest-routing) to ensure event success;
exceeded all benchmarks as defined by the client
Demonstrate soundjudgmentand independenceat all times;regularly evaluate the needfor
management involvement and prepare for management discussions by establishing possible and
preferred outcomes, evaluateand mitigate potential risks, and approach management with a solution
and path-to-success in mind
Led internal re-branding initiative with Web Developmentteam for on-timelaunch ofcorporate
website;counseled management on changes and goals ofthe website to improve conversion rate
Maintain a 98% closing rate at 49%margin;2015 sales goals were exceeded in just 6 months. Personal
accountmanagement in excess of$550K
PROJECT MANAGER| Event Design, Tampa, FL - January 12 –July 14
Roles and responsibilities mirror that ofthoselisted with Showorks, Inc.
DELIVERED RESULTS:
Standardized the companies projectpractices to improve margin, communication and scalethe business
resulting in a record-setting 125%growth from 2011 to 2012 and 75%growth from 2012 to 2013.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER |First Citrus Bank, Tampa, FL - August 11 –July 12
Worked collaboratively with Bank personnel and management to identify department inefficiencies and offer
solutions to enhancecorporateproductivity, reduce overhead, empoweremployees, minimize upper-
management involvement and enhance clientexperiences. Manage change through the development ofcreative
and well-planned roll-outs to ensureminimal operational disruption
2. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER| Southeastern Guide Dogs, Palmetto, FL - March 08-July 11
Responsible for the beta testing,implementation and roll-out ofthe RelDog Lite data management software;
converting the organization from paper-based filing to a fully computerized,transparent system. Partnered with
organizational Management,end-users, SMEs and Software Developers/Programmers to define project scope
and schedule. Developed project budget for Executive Board evaluation and approval. Worked closely with
software developers to customize software, test and debug the program. Designed and conducted team,
stakeholderand end-usertraining to ensure software proficiency and guaranteea successful roll-out.
DELIVERED RESULTS:
Successfully transitioned the company’s 25-year history to a fully-populated databasesystem with a 98%
satisfaction rating among end-users/stakeholders who possessed extremely limited technological
experience and/or interest.
Wrote and distributed,for global use/consumption, a software training manual for other organizations
interestedin the software.
Leveraged this opportunity to dissect the company’s current operation procedures;documented each
departments Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and made recommendations for Operational
Improvements simultaneously resulting in the organization’s Policies and Procedures Handbook
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Manager | CampoAmaden, LLC, Tampa, FL May 07 - March 08 (Out of Business)
Maintained company financial records, monthly reconciliations, trial balance and expensereports
Design marketing collateral and maintain company website using Adobe Creative Suite
Office Manager | Wilder Architecture, Inc., Tampa,FL December 06 –May 07
Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and consultants
Responsible on accrual basis for Million dollar firm including reimbursements, expense reports, monthly
reconciliations, phase accounting, trial balance and job close-outs
Program Coordinator | NJCCT, Edison, NJ - September 03 - December 06
Designed and managed CarpenterWorkshop and Carpenter Intern Programs
Managed registration,reservations and attendance at tradeshow and convention events throughoutthe
state
Weekly maintenanceofNJCCT.org and FCINJ.org websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
Design/Proofread graphic marketing copies, written correspondence, and Director’s monthly editorial
Provided full administrativesupport to Director ofNJCCT
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
MS Project
Adobe Professional
Quickbooks
MS ACCESS
MS Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Lightroom
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Institute |PMP
VOLUNTEERING
American Foundation ofSuicide Prevention (AFSP);Overnight Walk
Event Professionals Take Action (EPTA);in concert with the St. Bernard Project
EDUCATION
Rutgers University,B.A. English