Adam Lee

About Adam Lee

Accomplished Project Manager with more than a decade of leadership experience in military, educational, and private sector contexts, overseeing intricate operations, project implementation, and safety-sensitive projects. I have overseen construction, logistical, and educational initiatives with teams of 5 to 50 individuals, guaranteeing consistent outcomes via meticulous planning, risk management, and resource allocation.My service in the United States Army included overseeing engineering projects, including the building of bridges and structures, materials management, and explosive operations. These high-stakes environments need rigorous adherence to safety protocols, meticulous scheduling, and responsibility for equipment worth at over $11 million. I subsequently moved into leadership positions in the educational and private sectors, where I oversaw operations and enhanced efficiency via the use of organized standard operating procedures, team management, and contemporary workflow technologies.I am now seeking senior-level, remote or hybrid project management positions in professional services, infrastructure, or consulting sectors. I concentrate on achieving outcomes via meticulous preparation, accountability, and the capacity to synchronize execution with corporate objectives.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Artventure Academy

   Jan 2025 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   Oversaw all business operations including budgeting, internal communication, customer service workflows, and team management for a privately-owned arts studio with a $1 million annual budget. Focused on identifying inefficiencies and redesigning internal systems for improved cost and operational performance.Key Achievements:Reduced operational costs by 36% by evaluating vendor contracts, streamlining scheduling, and improving communication between departments.Introduced standardized task management using Trello and Notion, allowing for increased project visibility and time accountability across the team.Built detailed financial tracking tools in Google Sheets and Excel, enabling real-time budget updates and decision-making by ownership.Implemented new customer response procedures using CRM tools, decreasing inquiry response time and improving client retention.

Education

• Thomas Edison State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  2023 — 2025

• USC Bovard College

  Master's degree, Project Management