Catherine Cook Hawkins
About Catherine Cook Hawkins
Catherine Cook Hawkins is a Project Manager with extensive experience in managing large-scale technology and construction projects. She currently works at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has a strong background in project management, risk management, and client relations.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Catherine Cook Hawkins has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Project Manager since 2009. In this role, she oversees various projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include managing bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), contracts, budgets, and schedules for major accounts. Hawkins has contributed to the successful execution of multi-million dollar technology and construction projects, emphasizing strategic planning and process improvements.
Previous Experience at VisionAIR
Before her tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Catherine Cook Hawkins worked at VisionAIR as a Project Manager from 1996 to 2000. During her four years there, she gained valuable experience in project management, further developing her skills in overseeing complex projects and ensuring their successful completion.
Background in Project Management Education
Catherine Cook Hawkins studied at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 1987 to 1989, where she focused on Project Management. She achieved a certification in this field, which laid the foundation for her career in managing various projects across different industries.
Experience at Progress Energy
Catherine Cook Hawkins worked at Progress Energy as a Specialist/Project Manager from 1985 to 1987. In this two-year role, she gained experience in project management, which contributed to her expertise in managing complex projects and client relationships.
Expertise in Project Management
Catherine Cook Hawkins possesses extensive expertise in managing bids, RFPs, contracts, budgets, and schedules. She is experienced in risk management, client-centric approaches, supervision, and quality control. Her specialization includes public safety, nuclear generation, transmission of electricity, and community chambers of commerce projects.