TANYA SCHMIDT

Solely built and operated a successful 100% woman-owned residential construction company, achieving significant growth and market presence without external investment.

Generated a robust client base exclusively through social media, repeat customers, and referrals, eliminating advertising costs ($0) and maintaining a continuous 90-day waiting list.

Earned multiple community-voted Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite awards, demonstrating exceptional client satisfaction and community trust.

Maintained a 100% incident-free safety record through strict OSHA-based training, ensuring project safety and compliance.

Contributed to community welfare by donating time to neighbors in financial need, performing critical repairs (e.g., leaking roofs, rotten subfloors) and building accessible stairs.

Managed QuickBooks Online accounts for multiple simultaneous clients, handling A/P, A/R, reconciliations, financial reporting, billing, quotes, and tax preparation as a fully virtual office.

Provided trusted advisory to small business owners, translating complex financial data into understandable language and guiding clients through critical processes.

Developed and implemented fully functional onsite and virtual office systems, including physical, digital, and process frameworks, for new and expanding businesses.

Ensured strictest confidentiality and highest security measures in a fully remote setting, utilizing VPN, secure desktop remote access protocols, multi-factor authentication, and automatic software patching.

Created complete home office and computerized filing systems; reconciled and managed 6 active bank accounts; automated all bills and streamlined financial operations.

Managed warehouse inventory for a residential home staging operation, tracking inventory and preparing up to 10 properties simultaneously for sale through decluttering, decorating, and furniture arrangement.

Handled full fleet management for personal and company vehicles, including titling, registration, insurance, inspections, and maintenance scheduling.

Managed customer order intake, invoicing, and equipment rental processing for over 50 accounts in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Ensured precision and rapid turnaround for all workflow processes, significantly contributing to operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Managed $7-8 million in accounts receivable, raising collection rates from 77% to 92–96% through empathetic, relationship-based outreach.

Increased customer satisfaction from 83% to 97% by redesigning client follow-up workflows and prioritizing resolution over process compliance.

Handled high-volume client communications via phone, email, and in-person, serving as primary contact for routine inquiries and escalated disputes.

Assisted with contracts, billing, AIA documents, filed lien notices, and collaborated with attorneys to clear accounts, ensuring compliance with Texas Construction Lien Law.

Administered alarm systems based on demonstrated performance and reliability, ensuring efficient operation and compliance.

Quickly and independently mastered new systems, contributing to operational effectiveness and earning a promotion to Collections Specialist.

Recruited directly by the Engineering Manager from a contract role, demonstrating ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments effectively.

Championed, procured, and led full plant-wide Micromain CMMS implementation, cataloging 20,000+ assets in 60 days and training all staff.

Organized and entered 150,000+ unmanaged engineering drawings into a structured document control system, restoring complete organizational clarity.

Managed purchasing and expediting functions for construction and engineering departments, ensuring timely acquisition of materials.

Supported the Kaneka Texas coker unit rebuild, building a project database and entering all emails, documents, drawings, RFPs, and meeting minutes per ISO 9000 & 9001 standards.

Demonstrated exceptional performance, leading to being hand-picked by the Engineering Manager to join DuraTherm.

Managed purchasing, expediting, material scheduling, and document control across multiple simultaneous construction and engineering projects.

Ensured timely and accurate procurement of materials, contributing to project efficiency and adherence to schedules.

Promoted to manage 26 active and inactive Shell environmental sites, demonstrating leadership and project management capabilities.

Handled analytical data entry, groundwater, and soil sampling reports, ensuring accurate documentation for environmental compliance.

Self-taught AutoCAD in three weeks, demonstrating rapid technical skill acquisition and commitment to professional development.

Updated all I&E drawings per red-line revisions and as-builts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

Completed an I&E course at College of the Mainland, enhancing technical drafting expertise.

Managed full office operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, timekeeping, and payroll, ensuring financial accuracy.

Streamlined administrative processes to support efficient business operations within a fast-paced environment.

Managed safety databases for 1,200+ employees during a 7-month turnaround, overseeing OSHA 300 logs, JSAs, PPE, and new-hire orientations.

Worked 7/12s shifts to support intensive project timelines and operational demands, demonstrating strong commitment and adaptability.

Managed subcontractor reports, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance for project teams.

Handled document control, timekeeping, and payroll functions, contributing to efficient project administration.