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Project Management Professional

Dynamic, creative, and ambitious Project Management Professional with a track record of leading process improvement, IT enhancements, and event coordination initiatives to support and enhance positioning and market penetration.  Eager to assume a position that will allow me to maintain complete accountability and ownership for Profit and Loss, Key Performance Indicators and Strategic Development, as well as driving cost-effective strategies to maximize resources, increase revenues, ensure customer service and contribute to the organizations overall success. 

 

Professional Profile

 

   Integrate business and technology expertise to formulate and deploy sophisticated technical solutions.

   Cradle to grave project management, task identification, project planning, and status review.

   High-performing operations-management style with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and professional teams to maximize business results.

   Skilled strategist; transform ideas into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against goals.

   Ability to lead business and strategy planning inclusive of goals, target audience, opportunity assessment, competitive evaluation, business model and frameworks.

   Motivated self-starter with sense of urgency and ability to rise to the occasion to exceed expectations.

   Effective problem solver with technical discipline, business acumen, and talent for practical implementation.

   Talent for fostering and leveraging collaborative relationships with internal and external resources to shorten project and development cycles, improve effectiveness, optimize productivity, and reduce costs. 

 

 

2007 to Present:  Encore Productions, Inc., Austin, XXXXXX - Event Logistics Manager

   Through a contract collaboration with IBM; spearhead the coordination and execution of 15 tradeshows annually, negotiate terms and identify cost savings opportunities.

   Recently acknowledged a $15K savings in trade show appearances; create and manage budgets for each event, and collaborate with internal partners to define objectives for each appearance.

   Create and implement standardized program processes and benchmarks, train new staff members for IMT and SOW programs for IBM and Encore, and secure revenue wins of $200k annually.

 

2007:  Tek Systems, Round Rock, XXXXXX - US Special Projects Manager

   Through a contract with Dell, applied dynamic project management skills in creating process and efficiencies in the planning, coordination and execution of outside vendor special projects/requests for clients.

   Responded and resolved project issues; complied and analyzed project status and communicated critical information to senior management.

   Proficiently managed all open bids, SOW s, services, shipping and parts for onsite customer/vendor projects and efficiently scoped out projects for internal team/vendors.

   Maintained oversight of a special projects email portal that captured requests by internal teams requesting service; effectively dispatched supplies and equipment to satisfy user requirements.

 

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2005 to 2006:  Randstad, Austin, XXXXXX - Project Manager, Design Department

   Through a contract with Harcourt Achieve Publishing, utilized strong organizational skills to oversee activities related to photography, editing, obtaining permissions, and design of collateral materials, while maintaining compliance with all publication deadlines.

   Obtained approvals and navigated cohesive efforts between internal personnel and vendors regarding cover and interior designs, art layout, and color schemes.

   Exercised sharp eye for detail and accuracy in performing editing, proofing, and quality assurance checks.

 

2004 to 2005:  OVS, Inc. and ICE, Inc., Phoenix, AZ - Online Promotions Manager

   Began tenure in position as Marketing Coordinator and achieved promotion to Online Promotions Manager.

   Actively supported Marketing Brand Managers in assembling and launching promotions, creating advertisements, and expeditiously updating Web content.

   Produced and implemented a dozen plus landing pages for major accounts, fashioned corresponding print ads in national newspapers, and co-created direct mailers for 1+ million homes.

   Leveraged multi-tasking expertise to distribute weekly e-communication campaigns for in-house and national accounts, and oversee full spectrum of online brand management, co-op initiatives, Web traffic, and clicks.

   Held accountability for ensuring optimum appeal and effectiveness of landing pages, layout, e-mails, promotional pages, print materials, insertions, brochures, inserts, and "buck slips".

 

Education

 

2002:  Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing - University of Phoenix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

 

Are you seeking a dynamic, experienced and results oriented Project Management Leader to join your team?   If so, I believe my successful history of leading process improvement, staff development and cost containment initiatives makes me ideal candidate for <position here>.

 

As a successful Management Professional, I can offer you broad based experience in event planning and logistics, vendor negotiations, and a proven track record of effectively deliver projects on time and on budget.  I am well known for my ability to handle many tasks and assignments at once, and maintain a sense of calm and composure that assures the client of my reliability.  I am organized, decisive and ambitious, and view each new assignment as a challenge to be mastered.  In addition, I am a dedicated proponent of driving cost containment strategies that optimize profitability levels and contribute to ongoing, sustainable success.

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  You will see that I have a consistent track record of success, and my ability to motivate and mentor others is equal to my ability to cultivate valuable business relationships.  I am certain that I would be an integral, contributing member of your team from day one.

 

I am very interested in becoming a part of <organization> after reading the job description on <where it was posted here>.  I ll be calling your office within ten days to inquire on the status of my application.  If you need to reach me before then, please contact me at the number listed above.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.