EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am a degreed professional with extensive experience in project/program
management, product management, IT management, sales and marketing looking
to secure a Director/ Management position with a growing high technology
company. I would like to utilize my years of professional experience,
education, and my core competencies to drive the company to the next level.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management High Level IT Management Budget & Expenses
Presentations
Program Management Federal Gov't Microsoft Windows Profit & Loss
Programs Statements
Product Development Government Microsoft Office Direct & Indirect
Contracting Sales
Product Management RFP, RFQ, RFI Adobe CS Suite Account Management
Submittal
Technical Support Technical Writing Computer Research & Development
Mgmt. Networking
Service Management White Papers Computer Software Marketing
Communications
Management/Supervisi Document Computer Hardware SWOT Analysis
on Creation/Control
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Florida Licensed Community Association Manager
Michelin Management Empowerment Course
Palm Beach County Fair Housing Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
222 HELPING HANDS, LLC
January 2010 - Present, Boynton Beach, FL
222 Helping Hands is woman owned small business that offers residential
property management, handy man services, property maintenance, IT services
and project management.
Managing Member
. Responsible for management of residential properties to include; rent
collection, property inspection, posting of notices and maintenance
facilitation
. Managed projects for investors that required specific outside
vendors/contractor(s)
. Completed all maintenance of residential properties managed
. Provided IT management and support for individuals and small
businesses
. Completed renovations and repairs for customers ranging from minor
repairs to complete kitchen remodels
. Responsible for all marketing; including design and implementation of
website and marketing materials
DOS LAGOS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Dos Lagos Homeowners Association is a 419 member master association located
in Boynton Beach, FL with an annual budget of $375,000.00
. Chairman of the Gate and Security Committee: January 2010 - January
2013
. Board of Directors: January 2013- Present
. President: March 2014 - Present
GOLAN GROUP
March 2008 - August 2013, Boca Raton, FL
Golan Group is a multi-million dollar company with its focus on security
product development and integration utilizing the most advanced technology.
With offices in six countries and strategic partners in many more, Golan
Group is a global player in the security industry.
Project Manager - X-ray System Project
. Project tasked with taking existing technology acquired from Israel to
create a new product that would meet the U.S. Federal Government
requirements for security x-ray systems
. Drafted project plan, scope, SOW, WBS and allocated budget and
resources necessary to complete project
. Managed the entire project team, which included system engineers,
software engineers, radiation safety officer, production teams, and
vendors
. Provided status updates with risk mitigation to CEO
. Conducted regularly scheduled and as needed conference calls, WebEx
meetings, and face to face meetings in US HQ, at the engineering
facility in North Carolina, and at the manufacturing facility in West
Palm Beach
. Coordinated production of the first prototype and integration of all
of the components
. Established target for manufacturing costs and was able to reduce
costs below target level
. Established end user pricing based on specific margin requirements and
targeted manufacturing cost
. Submitted packet and received approval from FDA in regards to X-ray
inspection systems
. Created Patent Pending application for both series of products and
submitted to U.S. Patent Office
. Successfully submitted white paper to Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) for their Air Cargo Program for x-ray systems and
the system was accepted into the program
. Responsible for meeting a schedule to comply with a TSA Air Cargo
Program for x-ray systems
. Completed all production and post-production documentation required
for manufacturing, sales and service
Project Manager - GPS Project
. Project tasked with developing a GPS tracking system to secure and
track cargo containers to and from ports of entry and inland locations
. Drafted project plan and allocated budget and resources necessary to
complete project
. Created a conceptual design based on existing technologies and
products on the market to create a system that would be more effective
and less expensive
. Managed the development team to ensure the design and manufacturing
would meet expectations while staying within our estimated cost
analysis
. Researched other technologies to incorporate into the design to add
value to the finished product
. Negotiated with third party software platforms to be offered as an all-
inclusive package or as a recommendation to potential end-users
. Created Patent Pending application for both series of products to be
submitted to U.S. Patent Office
. Completed project within the time frame estimated with a final
manufacturing cost to go to market at a competitive price to existing
products while offering more features
Product Manager - Ballistic Materials
. Managed all aspects of the ballistic materials sold and used
internally for armoring division
. Interfaced with independent laboratory to conduct tests utilizing
different U.S. and International ballistic standards
. Implemented test request system to reduce erroneous testing and costs
as well as effectively managing getting the samples tested and results
back within the required time frame to meet the clients' requirements
. Devised price list based on Cost of Goods (COGS) and required profit
margin to compete in US market
. Designed marketing campaign to be used by sales staff throughout the
Americas
. Created competitive analysis and market analysis
Technical Services Director
. Accountable for entire security X-ray product line: including sales,
marketing, budget and R&D
. Trained sales managers, representatives and dealers on product
knowledge, sales techniques, as well as proper forecasting and
reporting, held weekly sales meetings and established documents,
forms, and systems to convey and track all sales activities
. Established systems that are designed to evaluate market trends,
market analysis, and SWOT analysis in order to properly sell and
market products competitively
. Created and maintained product sales and support systems utilizing CRM
systems, Accounting Systems, Custom databases, forms and call flow
charts and hierarchy
. Responsible for budget and expenses as well as profit and loss
statements; compiled annual, quarterly, and monthly reports to
establish and monitor COGS, Profitability, and Gross/Net Margins
. Designed and implemented forecasting rules and systems to establish
quotas based on market analysis and sales trends as well as
determining inventory levels and turns to minimize excess inventory
costs
. Created systems to determine product pricing to effectively cover all
COGS, commissions/bonuses, freight costs, profit margins and overhead
calculations
. Managed IT systems and implemented entire network and back-up
infrastructure for U.S. Headquarters
. Responsible for product acquisitions and negotiating contracts for
major acquisitions for global operations, resulting in hundreds of
thousands of dollars in cost savings as well as establishing solid
vendor relationships
. Completed all marketing projects including website re-designs,
drafting marketing plans and strategies along with business plans for
each product launch, collateral materials creation, organized
tradeshows, mailers, and all other marketing efforts in the U.S.
. Formulated a business valuation using multiple methods for the X-ray
Division with the intention of selling entire division
. Drafted business plans for each product line
. Developed a distributor network throughout the U.S. for an exclusive
rights product that had strict government controls required for sale
and distribution
. Conducted demos and presentations to government organizations,
including U.S. Secret Service, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S.
Marshals Service, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of
State, etc.
. Responsible for our GSA contract, proposal writing, RFP's, RFQ's,
RFI's, IDIQ contracts, distributor agreements, NDA's, secure
government document controls, along with white paper submittals and
government program qualification documentation
. Responsible for direct and indirect sales; managed sales managers,
manufacturer's representatives, and dealers/distributors, hired and
fired direct employees and outside agents, created sales agent
agreements and contracts
RAPISCAN SYSTEMS
May 1999 - February 2008, Robbinsville, NJ
Rapiscan Systems is a $500 million dollar company with its focus on
providing security products throughout the world. Known for their x-ray
systems and metal detectors, Rapiscan products can be found in airports,
government facilities courthouses and prisons worldwide.
Program Manager -TSA Enhanced Metal Detector (EMD) Program
. Program Manager of entire Rapiscan Systems' EMD program with TSA.
. Responsible for complete document creation and control,
. Provided status reports with risk mitigation and updates to the
Program Director at TSA
. Created test procedure to verify detection levels were consistent for
every unit installed based on environmental variations
. Managed twelve (12) installation teams in the field; verified the
equipment was installed properly, the TSA staff was trained, and all
testing and documentation was correctly completed and submitted to TSA
. Controlled costs as it related to installation and service of the
equipment
. Managed the after installation service group of hundreds of
technicians that were required to go to the field to address and
service the equipment, included internal technicians, technicians from
other divisions, as well as third party technicians hired to complete
these tasks
. Completed installations within allocated time frame and stayed below
our target costs
. Finalized entire program within the time frame allotted and well under
costs to the TSA
Technical Support Manager
. Managed U.S. Technical Support Group including all telephone support
and service and repair of security equipment and electronics to the
component level
. Acted in place of the Director while out on extended maternity leave
making sure the staff continued to complete their tasks and kept the
office running on budget and within the requirements of the corporate
directives
. Responsible for direct sales to end users, management of internal
sales managers, manufacturer's representatives, dealers and
distributors
. Assist in Budget/Expenses for the upcoming fiscal year as well as
review weekly to ensure we were within budget
. Help develop new Sales Strategies with Director of US Sales and
Service
. Completed and submitted all RFP's, RFQ's, RFI's, Commercial and
Government proposals, Statewide contracts, white paper submittals, and
managed all contracts
. Managed IT Systems for our office, as well as specialty software
systems sold to end users.
. Conducted demos and presentations to government organizations,
including U.S. Secret Service, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S.
Marshals Service, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of
State, etc.
. Perform marketing tasks such as ad design, trade shows, newsletters,
etc. as well as rewrite/redesign procedures, technical papers,
documents and manuals