Cynthia Sowa Forgit
Sturbridge
Summary
Project management professional with a successful background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for delivering results within client targeted budget and timeline. Continue to demonstrate the ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements. Looking for the opportunity to continue to learn, grow and contribute to the success of an organization and team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
LEVEILLEE ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK
01.2024 - Current
- Review/create specifications of custom millwork for general contractors, architects, designers
- Specify/order product relative to production design and fabrication with internal craftsmen
- Coordinate, schedule and implement the overall installation for clients
- Successfully manage multiple projects and aspects of every project simultaneously by prioritizing tasks, resource availability, while communicating (graphically, orally, & written) with architects, engineers, contractors and inspectors.
- Able to pivot, prepare and produce results when best laid out intentions don't go according to plan
Administrative Assistant & Permit Technician
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Building Department & Zoning Enforcement
04.2015 - 12.2024
- Service General Public, Contractors, Architects & Engineers
- Invoice vendors while balancing the department budget
- Communicate Graphically/Verbally/Written with Internal Departments
- Review & Process Permit Applications following local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Create SOP database for Emergency Preparedness
- Create and Streamline Process for the FOIA.
- Schedule/Coordinate Appointments for 6 Inspectors
- Knowledge of legal deadlines (local, state and federal)
- Developed process to financially streamline the Annual License Renewals for businesses, schools (appx 100 establishments)
Administrative Assistant
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Board of Health
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Service the General Public & Engineers with various questions, direct in proper paperwork filing
- Balancing the department budget
- Process applications, annual business permits and communicate with internal departments
- Update Webpage with local health information
- Created a Departmental SOP Process Binder
- Process confidential certificates
- Record and maintain monthly Meeting Minutes
- Research archived and active files for FOIA
Realtor/Sales Agent
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
05.2004 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: (FKA: Coldwell Banker Towne & Country Realty).
- Remax Professional Associates: December 2016 - Present
- Multi-Million Dollar Producer since 2008; Executive Club Award since 2016; continuing to build lasting relationships through personalized service.
- Property Staging Consultant, Relocation/Departure Certified & New Homes Certified
- Markets include: residential, land, rentals, commercial & investment
- Member: Worcester Regional Association of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Realtors; Massachusetts Association of Realtors
- Investor: Residential Property
- Coordinate aspects of each transaction with inspections, appraisals, attorneys and lenders, minimizing delays and challenges for all parties involved.
- (FKA: Coldwell Banker Towne & Country Realty)
Administrative Assistant/Clerk
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Conservation Department
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Service the General Public & Engineers with permitting requirements.
- Invoice vendors while balancing the department budget
- Prepare and maintain Bi-Monthly Meeting Minutes
- Update Webpage occasionally with seasonal information
- Organize Annual Events: Scavenger Tree Hunt, Earth Day Town-Wide Clean Up
- Created a SOP Process Binder for Departmental Usage
Informational Technology Administrative Assistant
THE OVERLOOK LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES, Masonic Home
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Service internal customers with cell phones, copying/faxing needs
- Invoice vendors while coding out to all branches of Overlook Community: MHS, TGIL, OC, IL & OVNA
- Report to the CIO, communicate issues and follow up with appropriate clientele, vendors and internal departments.
Office Manager/Receptionist/Collections
NEARTEK INC.
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Maintain office supply inventory & budget
- Maintain relationships with all building & supply vendors, in the United States & with our French counterpart and various European countries
- Report to CFO on Collections Status within US & Europe
Project Manager, Workplace Solutions Group
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS OF NEW ENGLAND
12.1996 - 05.2003
- Review/create specifications with internal sales, design or directly with architects & designers
- Specify/order product within multi-million dollar budgets
- Coordinate, schedule and successfully implement the overall installation of contract furniture for major million dollar corporate clients; Genzyme, Bose, Hale & Dorr, GTEI/Genuity, Harvard School of Publishing, Harvard University, Distrigas/Tractebel, KornFerry International, Axcelis and Partners Healthcare, to name a few
- Successfully manage multiple projects and aspects of every project simultaneously by prioritizing tasks, resource availability, and communicating with architects, engineers, inspectors.
- Able to pivot, prepare and produce results when best laid out intentions don't go according to plan
Project Coordinator
OSBORNE OFFICE FURNITURE
04.1996 - 12.1996
- Liaison between several projects managers, sales and endusers for a major account: Fidelity Investments in MA, NH and RI locations
- Processed quotes, orders & invoicing
Scheduling Services
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
10.1995 - 04.1996
- Scheduling major events, student meetings/functions & classroom schedules for the year
- Provided floor plans to internal media services (A/V requirements) & food/beverage requests
Building Operations
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: LAW SCHOOL
06.1995 - 04.1996
- Redesign cited buildings to comply with ADA (American Disabilities Act) regulations & codes
Project Coordinator/Intern
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Facilities and Services
05.1994 - 05.1995
- Involved research, correspondence with vendor, organizing & preparing schedules through departmental point personnel
- Responsible for reconfiguration & redesign of existing spaces, preparing floor plans & budgets, client & vendor relations, reviewing orders & organizing/overseeing installations
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Interior Design
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business Management, Paralegal
Notre Dame College
Manchester, NH01.1991
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Thrive on Learning
- Relationship Building
- Project planning, development and scheduling
- Team Collaborating
- Continue with Educational Seminars/Classes
Accomplishments
- Best Presentation Award
- Dean’s List
- Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities
- President’s Award
Affiliations
- Burgess Elementary School; Tantasqua/Union 61, Substitute Teacher, Staff/Teacher Volunteer, Classroom Volunteer, 2008 - 2013
- Tri Community Exchange Club, Board Member, Auction Coordinator, 2011 - 2013
- One Ball Two Strikes: The Greg Montalbano Charitable Corp, Board Member, Auction Coordinator, 2010 - 2015
- Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, 2010 - 2011, 2019
- Town of Sturbridge: Design Review Committee, 2010 - 2016
- M.O.M.S. Club of Sturbridge, Member, Event Planner, President, 2004 - 2010
- Wentworth, Vice President, Student Association of Interior Designers, 1994 - 1995
- Notre Dame College, Class President & Student Senate Chairperson, Women’s Crew Team, 1987 - 1991
- Center of Hope, Board of Directors; Member, 2019 - Present
Computer Experience
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint)
- MLS Pin
- Sysaid
- Virtual Town Hall
- GEO/TMS & Accela (permitting databases)
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- MA State License - Real Estate Profession
- 2023 Commerical Stretch Code, Specialized and Changes to Code
- 2023 Residential Stretch Code, Specialized and Changes to Code
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health, mental and emotional wellness I feel it's the key to one's overall personal happiness and successes
Timeline
Project Manager
LEVEILLEE ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Board of Health
09.2016 - 07.2017
Administrative Assistant & Permit Technician
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Building Department & Zoning Enforcement
04.2015 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant/Clerk
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE: Conservation Department
11.2013 - 04.2015
Informational Technology Administrative Assistant
THE OVERLOOK LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES, Masonic Home
01.2012 - 05.2012
Realtor/Sales Agent
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
05.2004 - 12.2016
Office Manager/Receptionist/Collections
NEARTEK INC.
05.2003 - 12.2003
Project Manager, Workplace Solutions Group
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS OF NEW ENGLAND
12.1996 - 05.2003
Project Coordinator
OSBORNE OFFICE FURNITURE
04.1996 - 12.1996
Scheduling Services
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
10.1995 - 04.1996
Building Operations
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: LAW SCHOOL
06.1995 - 04.1996
Project Coordinator/Intern
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Facilities and Services
05.1994 - 05.1995
- CPR/AED Certification
- MA State License - Real Estate Profession
- 2023 Commerical Stretch Code, Specialized and Changes to Code
- 2023 Residential Stretch Code, Specialized and Changes to Code
Associate in Applied Science - Interior Design
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Business Management, Paralegal
Notre Dame College
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