Melissa Kuzma

PMP-certified Project Manager with 15+ years of hands-on experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including operations, facility, infrastructure, technical, marketing, and event initiatives, from initial planning and kickoff through execution and closeout. Proven expertise developing project plans and timelines, managing resource allocation, coordinating client and internal stakeholders, and tracking critical dependencies, action logs, and deliverables. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, procurement, and client organizations.

Highly organized problem solver who identifies risks and roadblocks early, writes clear structured documentation, and drives accountability to keep projects on time and on budget. Comfortable in fully remote, fast-paced environments.

Business & Project Manager - Clear Channel Airports - San Diego, CA

(2018-09 - 2026-04)

• Managed multiple concurrent operational and business transformation projects end-to-end across multi-market portfolios from initial planning through full execution and closeout.
• Managed marketing projects at an advertising company, working with clients on their marketing campaigns, including go-live campaigns and exhibits.
• Developed integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource plans while monitoring project timelines, dependencies, and risk factors.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams across operations, sales, engineering, and customer service to ensure deliverable accountability and keep schedules on track.
• Served as key point of contact for external partners and vendors; authored structured status reports, executive dashboards, and comprehensive project documentation.
• Worked with the internal proposal team on project planning for airport industry conferences.
• Maintained active cost tracking and budget performance across concurrent initiatives, contributing to achieving 113% of target metrics.
• Conducted lessons learned follow-up meetings after project closeouts.
• Identified operational inefficiencies and leveraged digital tools and automation to streamline process workflows, standardize execution, and improve accuracy.

Project Manager, Network Infrastructure - Blackbox Network Services - San Diego, CA

(2013 - 2018)

• Led end-to-end project execution for complex, multi-site infrastructure and field projects across diverse operational environments.
• Conducted risk, cost, and dependency analyses to keep projects moving forward while resolving potential scope discrepancies early.
• Coordinated purchasing, equipment, materials, and services between internal engineering, client, procurement, and third-party vendors.
• Tracked vendor and contractor commitments, following up on outstanding action items to enforce accountability and hit deadline milestones.
• Prepared complete project documentation repositories, cost tracking records, and closeout materials.
• Conducted lessons learned follow-up meetings after project closeouts.

Project Manager, Tenant Improvements & Buildouts - Jacobs Project Management Services - San Diego, CA

(2010 - 2013)

• Directed 18 simultaneous project plans involving site upgrades, tenant improvements, and facility buildouts while maintaining tight schedule control.
• Reviewed complex project management scenarios involving schedule, budget, staffing, and procurement decisions to provide expert oversight.
• Coordinated site logistics, materials, access requirements, and vendor activities across active job sites.
• Maintained detailed project documentation, including master schedules, procurement tracking logs, decision logs, and budget status reports.
• Supported safety compliance, required permits, and quality review standards in alignment with safety guidelines.
• Conducted lessons learned follow-up meetings after project closeouts.

Project Manager, Business Administration & Operations - Lehman Brothers / Barclays Capital - New York, NY

(2002 - 2009)

• Directed operational improvement initiatives and cross-functional workflow optimizations within fast-paced corporate settings.
• Prepared Global Offsites as an event project manager.
• Established clear project deliverables, governance standards, and status tracking mechanisms across multi-departmental teams.
• lessons learned follow-up meetings after project closeouts.

Earlier Roles - Goldman Sachs | Salomon Smith Barney | EDS

(1997 - 2002)

Executed project documentation, workflow analysis, resource coordination, and status reporting across cross-functional environments.

Saint Peter's College