1. LIZA M. UHLINGER
JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095 • 518.339.4781 • LUHLINGER@HOTMAIL.COM
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Administration & Operations | Relationship Building | Budgeting & Expense Management
Planning & Logistics | Technical Problem Solving | Process Improvement | Presentations & Documentation
Engaging, driven, and collaborative professional with a track record for excellence in various industries. Initiates and sustains rapport with
clients, prospects, and colleagues. Manages communications and expectations of stakeholders throughout project lifecycle. Experienced in customer
relations, vendor management, and complex scheduling. Extremely organized, proactive, and efficient. Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure
environment under minimal supervision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GE CUSTOM APPLICATION CENTER, Rotterdam, NY – Project Coordinator 2016-Present
Work Closely with Field Engineers in a UL 508A panel shop to create bills of material and fulfill requests for proposals while meeting customer’s
needs. Responsible for entire procurement process of current projects while coordinating efforts with panel shop foreman to create production
schedules that meet customer timelines. Maintain budgetary constraints throughout entire project lifecycle, utilizing job cost management skills.
• Understanding of electrical control schematics to create point to point wiring layouts.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology to communicate effectively with customers, team members and engineers.
• Test and troubleshoot panels to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions to verify a high standard of quality.
PLUG POWER, Johnstown, NY - Service Technician 2014-2016
Diagnosed and performed specialized mechanical service procedures to a fleet of 250 hydrogen fuel cells. Creatively solved technical problems while
completing software upgrades. Performed troubleshooting skills to repair mechanical, electrical and electronic issues. Maintained high-pressure
hydrogen storage, delivery and fueling systems. Additionally provided emergency support service as required.
• Completed system documentation, service logs, inventory maintenance and incident reports.
• Collaborated with regional service representatives on topics regarding fuel cell performance and field maintenance issues.
• Communicated with hydrogen suppliers regarding aftermarket support of fuel cells.
FULTON MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Johnstown, NY – Lab Assistant 2013 – 2014
Assisted department faculty with set-up and preparation for student lab sessions, and provided administrative support throughout the academic year.
Concurrent with full-time school.
• Awarded special recognition from College leadership. Developed presentations and materials to secure grant funding under the
National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Technological Education Pathways Partnership (TEPP).
• Orchestrated and instituted lab inventory management protocols for stocking, tracking and maintaining equipment.
• Gained hands-on experience in electronics testing, cleanroom operations, instrumentation, and technical writing.
CONFIDENTIAL, Saratoga Springs, NY – Personal Assistant 2011 – 2013
Organized household and personal affairs for a high-profile philanthropist and socialite in the Saratoga County. Handled social and business
correspondence, meeting planning, minutes and agendas, and expense reporting.
• Discretely organized financial records and payroll for as many as six full-time employees. Established filing and reporting systems to
streamline internal review and transfer to external accountants.
• Orchestrated logistics for sophisticated events, which ranged from intimate dinners and cocktail parties to large-scale fundraisers.
Highlights include the annual black-tie gala for a national museum foundation.
• Prepared and managed scheduling and execution for renovation and design projects. Liaised extensively with vendors as the owner’s
representative on all household and philanthropic efforts.
MOOSE CREEK, LTD., Albany, NY – Project Manager 2001 – 2010
Directed client projects, from inception through completion, for the custom window treatment division of a specialty home décor store. Prioritized
multiple concurrent jobs for residential and commercial accounts.
• Worked closely with customers to qualify budget, aesthetic, and other requirements for jobs with total project values up to $1M.
• Managed departmental profitability and reviewed quarterly/annual P&L statements. Entered AP/AR data into QuickBooks, and
supported the Controller during month-end close.
• Conducted competitive research on styles and promotions. Recommended changes in product line and price structure to senior
management.

2. CERTIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH– OSHA
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY & HEALTH– OSHA
FIRST AID, CPR &AED– NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
EDUCATION
Certificate in Electronics; GPA 3.9, Phi Theta Kappa– FULTON MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Johnstown, NY
AAS in Interior Design; cum laude, Richard Feiden Award for Design – SAGE JUNIOR COLLEGE OF ALBANY, Albany, NY