Paggiwa Cummings
Baker
Summary
Senior Document Control Specialist with 15+ years of progressive experience supporting engineering, construction, and operations teams through expert document lifecycle management, vendor coordination, project expediting, and workflow optimization. Known for exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and ownership while supporting multidisciplinary teams on high-volume projects. Advanced user of Newforma, Aconex, PIMS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office with a proven track record of improving documentation compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Document Control Specialist III
Hargrove & Associates
Baton Rouge
03.2022 - Current
- Manage complete document lifecycle including logging, tracking, issuing, distributing, and archiving engineering and vendor documentation.
- Create and manage Bluebeam Sessions for multi-discipline engineering review cycles.
- Set up and configure Newforma projects including file structures, permissions, workflows, and metadata standards.
- Support Project Managers, Engineers, and Procurement with documentation needs, deadlines, and technical coordination.
- Serve as main point of contact for client documentation inquiries and review cycle tracking.
- Improve documentation processes by identifying workflow gaps and implementing structured solutions.
Information Management Specialist II / Project Expeditor
Ford, Bacon & Davis
Baton Rouge
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Supported transmittals, squad checks, review cycles, and revision control for all engineering and vendor deliverables.
- Maintained document control logs, tracking tools, and audit records ensuring 100% compliance.
- Coordinated with requisitioning engineers to ensure timely review and approval of all vendor documentation.
- Tracked and expedited late vendor submissions to maintain project schedules.
- Prepared complete turnover packages including binders, CDs, data books, and client closeout deliverables.
Project Administrative Assistant & Document Control Specialist
AECOM
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Processed incoming and outgoing vendor and engineering documentation, ensuring correct routing and tracking.
- Scanned, renamed, and uploaded thousands of records into PIMS while maintaining version accuracy.
- Generated reports for overdue documents, items in review, and vendor performance metrics.
- Issued engineering design documents to clients and resolved documentation inconsistencies.
- Supported Procurement with purchase orders, change orders, vendor coordination, and meeting scheduling.
- Formerly URS
Assistant Property Manager
Kinsman Investments
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed tenant communications, scheduling, file management, and payment processing.
- Prepared leases, collected fees, and conducted background and credit checks.
- Posted notices, maintained occupancy records, and assisted with property marketing.
Administrative Assistant / Insurance Producer
AAA Insurance & Travel
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed customer service operations including policy changes, payments, claims intake, and renewals.
- Prepared insurance, membership, and financial transaction reports.
- Served as acting office manager when needed, handling escalations and operational decisions.
- Generated new business through referrals, marketing outreach, and customer engagement.
- Created PowerPoint presentations used by supervisors for executive briefings.
Customer Service Representative / Receptionist
US Agencies Insurance
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Provided customer service for quotes, endorsements, renewals, payments, and claims intake.
- Balanced daily cash, checks, and money orders with perfect accuracy.
- Trained new hires and supported front-desk operations including switchboard management.
- Maintained detailed customer records ensuring policy compliance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 05.2018 - 05.2019
West Feliciana High School
Saint Francisville, LASkills
- Document Control & Lifecycle Management
- Project Expediting & Vendor Tracking
- Engineering Deliverables Management
- Aconex
- Newforma
- PIMS
- Bluebeam
- Transmittals & Metadata Accuracy
- Document Workflow Optimization
- Client & Vendor Communication
- Records Management & Administrative Support
- Process Improvement & QA Review
Timeline
Document Control Specialist III
Hargrove & Associates
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
05.2018 - 05.2019
Information Management Specialist II / Project Expeditor
Ford, Bacon & Davis
01.2015 - 03.2022
Project Administrative Assistant & Document Control Specialist
AECOM
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Property Manager
Kinsman Investments
01.2011 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant / Insurance Producer
AAA Insurance & Travel
01.2007 - 01.2011
Customer Service Representative / Receptionist
US Agencies Insurance
01.2002 - 01.2007
West Feliciana High School