Ellis Cat Epps, CAPM, PSM-1

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

    Prepared Foods Manager

    Whole Foods Market
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    Healthy Living Manager – Director of Food Coordination

    YMCA of Western North Carolina
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

    Project and Domestic Management Specialist

    Household Solutions
    Jun 2022 - May 2023

    Project Coordinator

    Bray Whaler International
    Jun 2023 - Apr 2024

    Technical Program Manager

    Amplify Consulting Partners
    Current Company
    Jul 2023 - now

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Seattle, Washington, United States
  • About me

    Technical Project Manager | Data Centers

  • Education

    • Western carolina university

      2007 - 2011
      Minor criminal justice and corrections
    • Western carolina university

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelors of science early childhood education and teaching
    • Western carolina university

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (bs) forensic anthropolgy 3.0
  • Experience

    • Whole foods market

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Prepared foods manager

      •Responsible for managing all aspects of the Prepared Foods Department including staff, sales, margin, and labor.•Managed sales and labor projections for the Prepared Foods Department in order to maximize sales and profits.•Maintaining proper ordering and inventory control, ensuring proper weighing procedures, controlling shrink, and monitoring ad displays.•Train staff on all policies and procedures.•Stocking food service cases, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Food Service Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.•Assisting customers with purchases, information, and product selection. Show less

    • Ymca of western north carolina

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Healthy living manager – director of food coordination

      Managed budgets of $5 million for 24 schools, supervising 25 staff members and 25+ children across 10 locations within WNC district. Oversaw daily pick-up and delivery and ensured proper food measurements, reporting, and state compliance requirements.•Reduced waste 31% by implementing educational programming, tracking food temperatures, and regulating food delivery procedures.•Conceptualized and launched YMCA Rise and 21st after-school programs for 24 locations. Program fed low-income and food-insecure children across various districts and economic levels. •Improved food costs 10% resulting in additional funding allocated for summer and after-school meals and snacks. •Launched mobile catering food truck to underprivileged children within WNC territory, providing nutrition and balanced meals to deserving children. •Collaborated with YMCA Healthy Living Food Pantry to launch Cooking Matters and Share Our Strengths educational programs. •Led interactive courses annually to families enrolled in afterschool and camp programs.•Oversaw summer food service programs for children and adults, providing education in areas of healthy food preparation, budgeting, stretching EPT and WIC monies, and reducing obesity in children. Show less

    • Household solutions

      Jan 2014 - Jul 2022
      Project and domestic management specialist

      As the owner of Household Management, I am dedicated to providing top-quality domestic and lifestyle management services to simplify and enhance the lives of our clients. Our tailored solutions include managing household operations and providing lifestyle management services such as event planning and coordination, luxury vehicle fleet management, and private travel arrangements. We are committed to exceptional service and delivering results that ensure our clients enjoy a stress-free and fulfilling lifestyle.With extensive experience in project management, I also served as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing complex household projects from start to finish. Leveraging my expertise, I successfully coordinated and executed projects ranging from home renovations and new constructions to event planning and coordination. I managed timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure that each project was delivered on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.Throughout each project, I maintained a focus on quality and worked closely with the team to ensure that the highest standards were met in all aspects of the work. I facilitated communication among all stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and other professionals, to ensure that everyone was aligned on project goals and progress. I was also responsible for risk management, anticipating potential issues, and proactively developing contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure project success.My experience at Household Management allowed me to hone my project management skills and deliver exceptional results for our clients. I am proud to have contributed to the success of this company and am passionate about bringing my expertise to future opportunities. Show less

    • Bray whaler international

      Jun 2022 - May 2023
      Project coordinator

      Experienced Project Coordinator at Bray Whaler, a leading hospitality purchasing firm. Responsible for supporting the Sr. Project Director in the planning, execution, and delivery of hotel projects. Specializing in renovations, new construction, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings for a range of hotel brands. Essential duties include collaboration on project plans, tracking progress, managing project documentation and files, supporting budget and resource management, facilitating communication among team members and stakeholders, identifying and addressing risks and issues, scheduling and coordinating meetings and events, verifying manufacture and shipment of goods, communicating with transportation companies, and ensuring completion of all project deliverables. Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, delivering successful projects, and meeting clients' needs. Show less

    • Amplify consulting partners

      Jun 2023 - Apr 2024
      Technical program manager
    • Amazon web services (aws)

      Jul 2023 - now

      Experienced Data Center Construction Manager with a proven track record of successfully overseeing and delivering 30+ projects, consistently meeting or exceeding objectives. Adept in effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Consultants, BIM Managers, Design Leads, and Engineers, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Known for strong project management skills, emphasizing quality and efficiency.Key Highlights:Successfully managed Data Center construction for PDX and CMH regions, contributing to a 30% reduction in post-Bid, Permit, and IFC releases, resulting in significant cost savings.Led and mentored a team of three, focusing on training and departmental enhancement.Consistently achieved the best SLAs within the department, often delivering results in less than 24 hours.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, deliverables, and timelines, emphasizing adherence to AWS best practices.Managed all Procore uploads for construction documentation, ensuring smooth communication with the Construction team for 30+ CMH and PDX projects.Demonstrated the ability to oversee the simultaneous execution of 30+ projects, showcasing strong multitasking and prioritization skills.Applied construction documentation knowledge to enhance KPIs within the department. Show less

      • Quality Assurance Engineer

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Technical Program Manager: Quality Assurance Engineer (Technical) (Via Amplify Consulting Partners)

        Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified associate in project management (capm)

      Project management institute
    • Agile hybrid pro

      Project management institute
      Mar 2022
    • Scrum master 1

      Scrum.org
      Jan 2023
    • Project manager - preconstruction

      Procore technologies
      Jan 2024
    • Project manager - core tools

      Procore technologies
      Jan 2024