Melissa Papalian

Experience

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  Kohl's Department Stores

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2013

  Sales Associate
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  Ingram Engineering Services, Inc.

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern Field Technician

  • Performed field oversight for asphalt and cement coring, data logging, analyzing data and report generation, soil testing for composition and specific gravity, and storm water testing

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  Ramboll

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2021

  • Implemented Consultant Development Program, which included coaching 15 junior staff on the critical skills necessary for project management and navigating client relationships• Managed internal and external contractors and staff throughout project lifecycle• Oversaw budgeting, planning, and execution of projects upwards of $200,000 in revenue and generated daily reports to track status and spend for senior management• Delivered project updates to client teams and managed client communication and delivery of work product• Led project teams of up to 22 people and mentored junior team members by targeting training contentSelect Project Experience• State of New York, Sustainability Consultant, 9 monthsConducted stakeholder workshops with local residents and city officials to evaluate the current infrastructure challenges of Hudson, NY and reinvent its urban sustainability future• Major Rail Company, Project Manager, 5 yearsManaged due diligence and risk compliance at 20 rail and logistics facilities throughout the Northeast• Aerospace Manufacturer, Lead Consultant, 5 yearsImplemented innovative data modeling to manage client risk and delivered projects ahead of schedule and under budget, developing a long-term client relationship with future work totaling $1.5M• Construction Materials Manufacturer, Lead Consultant, 2 yearsDirected industrial site redevelopment with budget of $1M; oversaw scheduling, design, procurement, and coordination between contractors and staff• Major Healthcare Provider, Lead Consultant, 2 yearsLed M&A due diligence of three major acquisitions and managed environmental risk for 13 network hospitals Show less

  • Managing Consultant

    Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Senior Consultant

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Associate

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2016
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  Density

  Nov 2021 - now

  - Manage a team of Project Coordinators and lead complex implementations across multinational locations for Fortune 500 customers - Develop and implement new processes to increase team efficiencies across the business- Collaborate with other project managers and stakeholders to identify dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple projects and programs.- Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending and implementing improvements- Work closely with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize program initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals- Establish governance structures and facilitate regular program reviews with executive sponsors and key stakeholders- Responsible for your team’s project budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial and utilization goals are met- Responsible for project economics, building and overseeing a project’s profit and loss to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget Show less - Vetted, implemented, and optimized project management software system, which increased workflow efficiency, introduced project visibility to cross-functional teams, and accelerated customer time-to-value- Partnered with customers, installation partners, and internal teams to set the schedule and pace for installation and implementation activities- Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans- Drove and reported on project progress to stakeholders, ensuring that key project milestones and deadlines are met- Managed risks and proactively identify and mitigate potential roadblocks Show less

  • Senior Project Manager, Professional Services

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Implementation Project Manager

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2023