Ellie Debra Bryant

Experience

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  Various

  Oct 2001 - Oct 2007

  Customer Services

  Since the age of 13 I have been employed in various customer service based roles. It is within these early years that I learnt the importance of work ethic, confidence in the workplace, people skills and time management.

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  Gardiner & Theobald

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2016

  Responsibilities / Tasks• Providing project management and cost management services for an array of projects ranging from $3m to $80m• Involved in prestigious projects, with constant client interaction requiring a pro-active approach• Coordinating the project team to ensure smooth project delivery and hitting critical path deadlines• Monitoring and managing project budget and examining bid tabs• Monthly reporting through the form of detailed reports• Dealing with change orders/variations• Performing monthly valuations / reviewing monthly pay applications• Dealing with consultant invoices - issuing invoice recommendations on behalf of the clientProject Experience:• HotelsViceroy L’Ermitage, Beverly Hills, Guest Rooms Renovation, The Standard Hotel, West Hollywood, Restaurant RenovationThe Standard Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, Rooftop Pool Renovation• Luxury Residential DwellingsOriole Drive, Hollywood Hills – Large Single Family Dwelling• RenovationsSmashbox Studios, Renovation, Culver City, Los Angeles • Office Tenant ImprovementAMC Networks, Santa Monica OWN Network, West Hollywood• Fund MonitoringMuseum on the Square, Santa Rosa Show less * Working on a number of projects in multi-disciplinary teams.* Understanding and analysis of technical information and logistical requirements.* Budget management including monthly forecasting of final project costs.* Cost management during design and construction processes.* Benchmarking analysis and interpretation.* Procurement including tender analysis, recommendation and contract documentation.* Contract practice including interim valuations.* Maintaining knowledge and acting in accordance with current legislation and health and safety regulations. Show less

  • Cost and Project Manager

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Quantity Surveyor

    Apr 2010 - Jun 2014
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  Cumming Corporation

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Cost Manager
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  The Ridgway Group, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2024

  Project and Cost Manager

  • Managing the client, architectural, interior & engineering teams to ensure the design meets the Clients requirements.• Successfully managed the direct orders procurement process, guaranteeing timely arrival of items from global sources.• Collaborated closely with logistics partners to assess shipping options, analyze costs, evaluate storage alternatives, and coordinate final delivery.• Create an initial plan of action and quickly developing an overall schedule from design to completion. • Formulating budgets with input from Client team as well as current industry cost data.• Managing tender submissions, review and award.• Managing the expectations of a multi-disciplined team from design through to completion. • Constant communication with the Client, General Contractor and Consultant teams.• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting as well as multiple weekly site visits.• Reviewing and negotiating variations and valuations, often at the last minute and with tight deadlines.• Consultant invoicing review, budget management and add services negotiation.• Ensuring safety requirements are adhered to at the highest standard.• Overall supporting the CEO in driving business development by showcasing the handover of projects delivered on time and budget at the highest of quality and safety. Show less