Carla Rose Allen

About Carla Rose Allen

Experienced Project Coordinator and Junior Project Manager professional with proven track record of efficiently overseeing project lifecycles, ensuring timely submission of proposals, and implementing and maintaining standards for enhanced departmental efficiency. Effective communicator and problem solver who works well in fast-paced environments and adapts to organizational changes. Competent in identifying and assessing stakeholders\' interests, needs, and expectations and prioritizing based on level of influence and impact on projects for organizations. During my MBA program, I focused on operations management, project management, change management, and finance. As part of my capstone project, I developed a virtual training module for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to improve outcomes for Black/African American children in the Portland Metro Area. This training I researched, wrote, and filmed is offered to volunteers, staff, and board members. Outside of my professional work, I am deeply committed to positively impacting my community. As a CASA Advocate, Diversity Equity Inclusion Member, and Board Member at CASA for Children in Multnomah County, Oregon, I advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and ensure their smooth transition through social services. I establish relationships with stakeholders, prepare court reports, and testify in court, resulting in favorable outcomes for the children I serve. Additionally, I play a key role in strategizing and improving diversity within our team and organization. Expertise in: Project Management, High-Performance Team Development, Organizational Agility, Time Management, Internal & External Stakeholder Collaboration, Relationship Management, Presentation Skills Additional relevant experience: Green & Chic, LLC, Owner Ratcliff Architects, Emeryville, CA, Project Coordinator Various Contract Assignments, Administrative Assistant, San Francisco, CA Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Administrative Assistant II, Berkeley, CA Microsoft, Administrative Assistant, Mountain View, CA

Experience

1. Project Assistant - Consultant Port of Seattle, Construction Management Seaport

   CMTS LLC

   Jul 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Support various construction and renovation projects tied to the Port of Seattle’s $100M long-term investment to redevelop upland facilities, docks, and infrastructure at Fishermen’s Terminal on Seattle’s working waterfront.In this Coordinator/Administrative Assistant role, I lead coordination efforts across engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective project setup, communication, and documentation. Responsibilities include:Leading meeting logistics, including developing minutes, preparing materials, scheduling, and distributing recordsManaging and maintaining project tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, and other deliverablesSupporting project updates, document control, and communication workflowsCollaborating with engineering and construction teams to streamline progress reporting and coordinationKey Projects:Fishermen\'s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center – Renovation of the historic Ship Supply BuildingTerminal 91 Berths 6 & 8 – Demolition and redevelopment along Pier 90Pier 90 East – Pile Cap Repair ProjectNordby Conference Center – Expansion and renovation

Education

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English and Literature, Writing

• Willamette University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA