EVELYN DAVILA, PMP, PMI-CP

732.547.8955 - Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 - iamevelyndavila@outlook.com - www.linkedin.com/in/msevelyndavila

Construction Project Manager | PMP Certified

Results-driven Project Manager and PMP-Certified Professional with a track record of driving success. Currently pursuing ongoing education in construction management and eager to contribute my expertise to a dynamic construction organization. Adept at fostering team development and ensuring optimal job performance, I bring a commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE

SPEEDWAY/7-ELEVEN, Edison, New Jersey

Northeast Manager, Field Operations Inventory Management, June 2015 - July 2022

-Successfully led and managed a high-performing team of 16 subject matter experts, providing dedicated support for more than 500 retail locations. Oversaw an annual budget of $1M in salaries, ensuring operational excellence.

-Spearheaded training initiatives for Field Operations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of JDA Blue Yonder inventory accuracy tools for stores that maintained an average inventory level of $150,000, optimizing performance.

-Strategically aligned training objectives to maximize profitability by optimizing merchandising strategies and refining inventory management practices.

-Implemented data-driven methodologies that resulted in enhanced inventory accuracy, reducing discrepancies, and improving overall operational efficiency.

HESS CORPORATION/SPEEDWAY, LLC, Woodbridge, New Jersey

Program Manager, Marketing Communications, January 2012 - May 2015

-Optimized Merchandising Equipment Ordering Process. Streamlined and enhanced the efficiency of the merchandising equipment order process, resulting in reduced lead times and improved resource allocation.

-Pioneered Online Ordering System for 700+ Retail Locations. Conceptualized, developed, and implemented a user-friendly online ordering system, significantly expediting the ordering process for over 700 retail locations.

-Administered Retail Marketing Communications on SharePoint. Held the key role of SharePoint administrator for retail marketing promotions, store layouts, and planograms, ensuring seamless access to critical resources and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

-Managed End-to-End Marketing Roundtable Meetings. Spearheaded the coordination and execution of marketing roundtable meetings, orchestrating site selection, contract negotiations, agenda creation, presentations, and follow-up actions.

-Curated Monthly Marketing Postings for Comprehensive Updates. Compiled and published monthly marketing postings, delivering pertinent insights into sales performance, margin data, and the latest marketing initiatives, fostering informed decision-making.

HESS CORPORATION, Woodbridge, New Jersey

Marketing Pricebook Manager, June 2003 - December 2011

-Championed and directed the Pricebook Team at Hess Corporation throughout the successful launch of their first Pricebook system, a high-impact $45 million initiative.

-Key stakeholder in the end-to-end project lifecycle encompassing development, integration, rigorous testing, and seamless deployment of a pioneering retail system. This system included Point-of-Sale (POS) capabilities with scanning, centralized price-book management, and item-level merchandise receiving and inventory functionalities.

-Managed the deployment across 870 company-operated retail sites and catered to the needs of headquarters users, ensuring consistent adoption and positive user experiences.

HESS CORPORATION, Woodbridge, New Jersey

Supervisor, New Sites and Acquisitions, June 1996 - June 2003

-Directed integration efforts during convenience store acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions during the consolidation of companies including Gibbs, Merit, Carlos Leffler CR's Friendly Markets, and Pick Kwik Convenience Store chains.

-Financial Tracking and Reporting via SAP. Managed expense tracking using SAP, providing accurate financial data for management's decision-making process, contributing to effective resource allocation and budget management.

-Strategic Leadership in Retail Site Conversion Projects. Guided and directed conversion teams through Hess branding conversion initiatives at retail sites, ensuring successful implementation and minimal disruption during transition periods.

-Supervision of Licensing and Permits Team. Oversaw a dedicated team responsible for securing and managing the operations licenses and permits necessary for retail locations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and uninterrupted business operations.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint Administrator, JDA / Blue Yonder, Oracle Retail Merchandising Software (RMS), Radiant POS, AutoCAD, eBuilder, SAP, Smartsheet, OSHA30

CERTIFICATIONS

PMI PMP Project Management Professional (2023)

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Certification (2023)

PMI-CP Construction Professional

In Progress, Expected Completion: June 2024

EDUCATION

Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, New Jersey

BSBA in Marketing In Progress, Expected Graduation: December 2025

Bergen County Community College

Certificate in Construction Management In Progress, Expected Completion: May 2024

VOLUNTEER

Project Management Institute (PMI) NJ Chapter Leader

-Corporate Advisory Board, Project Manager

-Business Strategy, Account Manager

-Construction Ambassador

LANGUAGES

English / Spanish