Michelle Connor (Ellie)

Michelle (Ellie) Connor has a diverse range of work experience. Most recently, they worked at GLY Construction as an Interim Diversity Coordinator, where they collaborated with the DEI committee, project teams, and owners to identify, prequalify, and develop the performance and capabilities of Diverse Trade Partners. Michelle (Ellie) also led outreach efforts and internal educational programs to enhance competition for a diverse range of project types.

Prior to that, Michelle worked as a Project Coordinator at GLY Construction, where they assisted project team members and prepared proposals, contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, and purchase orders. Michelle (Ellie) also served as the Subcontractor Diversity lead, working with executives and project managers to find and vet subcontractors.

Before joining GLY Construction, Michelle was a Project Manager at PLUM PROJECTS LLC, where they served as a client-facing representative, provided administrative and project management support, and oversaw team and project execution.

Michelle (Ellie) also has experience as an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Isola Homes, where they provided administrative support to high-level executives and VPs, handling tasks such as maintaining calendars, budget management, travel booking, and document management.

Earlier in their career, Michelle worked as an Office Manager at The Health And Wellness Clinic and as a Merchandiser - Seasonal at Smith Gardens, Inc.

Their first job was as a Barista at Starbucks, where they worked from 2008 to 2010.

Overall, Michelle (Ellie) Connor has experience in diversity coordination, project coordination, project management, executive assistance, office management, and retail merchandising.

Michelle (Ellie) Connor's education history includes the following:

-In 2021, they attended the NYU School of Professional Studies and obtained a degree in Construction Management.

-From 2008 to 2010, they attended the Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline and received a State License in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

-From 2005 to 2007, they attended the Brian Utting School of Massage and obtained a State License in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.

-In the same years, they also attended North Seattle College and pursued General Studies, though no degree name is specified.

In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the Bluebeam University: Revu Basics certification from Bluebeam, Inc. in October 2019.