Andrea Ward
About Andrea Ward
Andrea Ward is a Project Manager at Penn Power Group, where she oversees new generator sales and coordinates equipment delivery and installation. With a background in various roles, including Director of Conveyancing and Office Administrator, she brings extensive experience in project management and vendor negotiations.
Current Role at Penn Power Group
Andrea Ward serves as a Project Manager at Penn Power Group, a position she has held since 2008. In this role, she manages all functions related to new generator sales. Her responsibilities include issuing purchase orders to vendors, coordinating equipment delivery, and overseeing the installation of turn-key projects. She also coordinates start-up, testing, and training with service departments for new equipment projects. Additionally, she provides updates on sales profitability and assists in forecasting sales while managing project costs and margins.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Penn Power Group, Andrea Ward held several positions that contributed to her project management expertise. She worked as the Director of Conveyancing at Elliott Building Group from 2000 to 2008, where she managed various aspects of project execution. Prior to that, she was a Licensed Staff Associate at Ward Insurance Agency from 1997 to 2000. Her earlier experience includes serving as an Office Administrator at AT&T from 1989 to 1997, which provided her with foundational administrative skills relevant to project management.
Educational Background in Criminal Justice
Andrea Ward studied at the University of Delaware, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from 1986 to 1990. This educational background has equipped her with analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, which can be beneficial in her project management role.
Skills and Expertise in Sales and Vendor Management
In her current role, Andrea Ward has developed a thorough knowledge of PPS products and services through training and experience. She negotiates prices with vendors to maximize profitability and coordinates vendor invoices to prepare customer invoices. Additionally, she presents final job reports to customers and conducts project evaluations and assessments of results, demonstrating her expertise in managing project outcomes.