Strong project leadership is about reducing friction, not adding process for its own sake. By focusing on communication, structure, and informed decision-making, I help teams navigate complexity and deliver results with confidence.
This portfolio brings together projects, case studies, and project management insights that demonstrate how I approach work in practice.
Effective communication drives project success.
Poor communication
undermines
everything else.
A textile company was expanding its operations to incorporate a new manufacturing technology and build a dedicated facility to support it. A colleague had been leading the project but went on maternity leave, and I was asked to take over…
An automotive OEM’s quality department relied on a complex, multi-stage nomination process for evaluating and approving parts suppliers. The workflow required coordination across multiple international departments, but communication was inconsistent and progress tracking tools were complex. A colleague had begun…
In 2024, the company made a strategic decision to transition from a site-level certification under our parent organization to fully independent ISO certifications—ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. The first phase required building a standalone Quality Management System from the ground…
A multi-million-dollar building expansion project required tight coordination between two critical workstreams: construction planning and procurement. Normally, a key customer contact would oversee this integration, but due to an unexpected medical emergency, they were out on extended leave. This created…
One of my personal projects was remodeling both of my bathrooms. I took on most of the work myself to save money—and because I genuinely enjoy learning new skills and seeing a project come together. I tracked expenses, purchased materials carefully, and handled nearly all the labor. The Story Behind the Remodels Both bathrooms came…
After living in my home for over 15 years, it was finally time to give the kitchen a refresh. Nothing drastic—just a thoughtful, budget-friendly update that would brighten the space and make it feel new again. I decided to take on the work myself, turning it into a small but rewarding project. The plan was…
Project success is contingent on clarity, but that is often one of the least emphasized tools available to a project manager. We tend to focus on charts and timelines, which are all helpful, but if they aren’t clear, success will be much harder to achieve. Clarity works through all of the project areas, and the…
A great idea. A seemingly perfect plan. All is going well. Until it isn’t. Everything starts falling apart. But why? This scenario plays out often across projects. According to the Project Management Institute, Most projects fail because of poor alignment, bad planning, lack of executive support, incomplete requirements, unclear expectations, scope creep, lack of resources,…
Tracey Miller, Project Manager 