SANDRA R. BRYANT

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Houston, TX 77025

713-***-**** (home)

713-***-**** (cell)

aboe0d@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detailed-oriented Program / Project Management professional with in-depth experience managing

concurrent projects involving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams achieving key strategic goals

and results. Planned and deployed large-scale program rollouts for employees. Excellent communicator,

change agent, relationship management, strategic and project implementation skills.

EDUCATION

MBA, Business / Project Management – Texas Woman’s University – Houston, TX

BA, Business Administration – LeTourneau University, Houston, Texas

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Project Management Framework Certification (36 hours) – University of Houston – Houston, TX

SAP FI/CO Training – Organizational Structure, Global Accounting Settings. General Ledger,

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (40 Hours) – LearnSAP – Houston, TX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WASTE MANAGEMENT – Houston, TX 2007-2012

Program Manager, Education Solutions Sales Team

Assembled project teams within the newly created Education Solutions segment, assigned individual

responsibilities, developed project schedule and determined and acquired resources needed.

• Developed and maintained project plans and budgets and prepared and analyzed project performance

reports; ensured project stakeholders analyzed data and prioritized project activities and upheld project

schedules.

• Worked in partnership with vendors to roll-out programs to the field employees as well as worked

directly with customers to implement programs on their Campus.

• Negotiated, administered, and managed contracts of contractors and consultants.

• Developed, implemented and launched strategies and tactical solutions for environmental education

programs, implemented across 26 U.S. areas, resulting in an increase in revenue growth year over year.

• Worked with marketing team to create targeted print, digital and social media, educational marketing

campaigns, tools and collateral to support annual customer programs.

• Served as liaison between team members and area management.

• Oversaw project personnel needs including coaching, training, and evaluating employee

performance.

WESTWOOD COLLEGE – Houston, TX 2010-2011

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Applications (Part-time)

Demonstrated commitment to the institutions’ mission, goals and objectives, while displaying a professional

attitude, philosophy and commitment that promotes student growth and learning.

• Facilitated adult learning, non-traditional teaching and course training.

• Provided instruction in Microsoft Office applications designed to increase proficiency in the use of

common word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application software to students.

• Evaluated and critiqued papers and class participation.

• Prepared course syllabi and maintained accurate student records for grading and attendance

purposes.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE USA LLP – Houston, TX 2005-2007

Executive Administrative Assistant to the Managing Principal

Provided C-suite level administrative support for Managing Principal of the Gulf Coast Region.

• Coordinated both personal and business travel arrangements by managing principal’s calendar.

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• Served as liaison between principal and the partnership’s key executives, as required with confidentiality,

decorum, and discretion.

• Monitored monthly budget in conjunction with preparation and input of annual budget.

• Prepared, revised and reviewed all correspondence including internal and external communications,

spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

• Planned meetings and events for up to 60 local and remote attendees, organized all logistics, selected

internal or external site, confirmed facility arrangements, managed food distribution, facilitated

participant coordination and collected presentation materials for principal’s review.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY – Houston, TX 1998-2005

Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Corporate Communications

Delivered high-level administrative support to the vice president with continuous interaction with C-suite

level executives regarding business communication(s) developed by the department.

• Provided administrative support for vice president, including but limited to the following – travel

arrangements, expense reports, scheduling, and other non-routine requests.

• Served as liaison between vice president and the organization’s key executives, as required with

confidentiality, decorum and discretion.

• Represented organization by serving as the suite administrator for all Houston area sporting venues,

including tracking, coordination and distribution of VIP / special event tickets.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook • PeopleSoft Applications (Kronos)

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Microsoft Project • SAP R/3, ECC 6.0 (Finance & Controlling)

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Microsoft SharePoint • Project Management Framework

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Salesforce.com Application

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CERTIFICATIONS

Notary Public – Commission Expires: March 2016.

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