Vicky Choi
@vickychoi
Dynamic leader with 15 years of project management expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic leader with over 15 years of expertise in managing complex projects across diverse industries. My career has been marked by a proven ability to drive cross-functional team collaboration and deliver strategic objectives. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimization to contribute to organizational growth and success.
Currently, I serve as an Associate Director of Project Management at Gilead Sciences, where I lead capital projects aimed at expanding and optimizing facilities infrastructure. My role involves overseeing a team of project managers and ensuring that projects worth approximately US$250 million are delivered on time and within budget. My previous experiences at Disney Research China and Walt Disney Imagineering have further honed my ability to analyze infrastructure systems and manage large-scale projects effectively.
With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a specialization in Management from the University of California, Irvine, I am equipped with the technical knowledge and leadership skills necessary to navigate the complexities of project management. I am eager to continue making impactful contributions in my field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Director, Project Management
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Spearheaded the master planning, preconcept, and design stages for a cutting-edge 5-story 182,000 square feet research laboratory building to foster innovation and to drive decision making process within a multi-disciplinary team. Directed a team of 4 project managers to define project scope, manage stakeholder expectations and deliver program portfolio projects on time and within schedule worth a
Associate Research Scientist
Disney Research China
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Analyzed infrastructure systems to identify synergies and develop innovation, reliable solutions for urban infrastructure projects to align with corporate initiatives. Evaluated historical data to assess lifecycle costs and optimize future capital and operational expenditures and to develop KPIs to measure improvement.
Assistant Project Manager
Walt Disney Imagineering
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Managed the design and delivery of 90 kilometers of site infrastructure overall main utilities loop system, 35kV substation and (13) 10kV substations, and landscape berm and (22) supporting facilities for the Shanghai Disney Resort - Theme Park. Defined project goals, expectations and deliverables with end users (Operations and Maintenance) and executed project by managing cross functional design
Assistant Project Manager
Kingsmen Shanghai Co., Ltd
Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)
Managed client expectations during design development changes to minimize impact on schedule and quality of final products, ensuring client brand is embodied.
Civil Engineering Associate
WD Partners, Inc.
Jan 2005 - Present (20 years 6 months)
Engineered and designed new developments up to 2 acres for clients including Starbucks Coffee, Fresh and Easy, Rite Aid Pharmacy, BJ Restaurant, and BP Arco Gas Station throughout northern and southern California. Developed practical, economical, and constructible conceptual designs based on location, traffic analysis, existing primary utilities, city feedback, coordination with internal architect
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with Management Specialization
2005 - 2008
Activities and societies: Completed Fundamentals on Engineering (FE) Examination
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Management Specialization. The program was ABET accredited, focusing on fundamental engineering principles.
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