JAN M. PORZUCEK
Getzville, NY 14068
acerpe@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile:
A proven leader and problem-solver, with a clear understanding of the
business needs of a customer-focused organization. Detail-oriented
professional experienced in:
. Client-relationship management, operations management, vendor
management
. New business development, program and performance management
. Process improvement
. Purchasing, product distribution, and inventory control
Professional Experience:
Client Relationship Management
- Established standards for customer responsiveness resulting in
increased client satisfaction and project renewals
- Developed and successfully implemented projects for
telecommunication clients
- Developed and presented customized reports allowing clients to
better analyze project results
- Implemented process and work scope audits
- Provided issue resolution and cause analysis allowing clients to
determine or redefine business objectives and earnings
Business Management
- General Retail and Operations Manager, responsible for
profit/loss, budget and expense control, inventory and
merchandising management of a multi-million dollar organization.
- Controlled company expenses, and met or increased annual profit
margin goals
- Implemented and organized programs for product distribution to
retail outlets
- Owned and operated own company, over $1 million in sales, with
18 employees
Leadership
- Organized and provided managerial support to a team of over 100
employees
- Interviewed, hired, trained and built effective teams to meet
client demands for fast ramp-ups and sustained long-term
projects
- Served as a mentor for first-line managers and employees
- Identified client business objectives and coordinated successful
completion of deliverables
- Organized and managed multiple projects at the same time, with
successful completion of client deliverables throughout the
programs
Project Management/Change Management
- Developed proposals and implemented scope of work effort
- Initiated projects from ramp-up to successful completion
resulting in additional new business
- Developed change notification of processes, work scope and
deliverables as change in project metrics required
- Assigned and prioritized work, ensured adequate resources and
completion of deliverables
- Monitored multiple projects reporting adherence to project
plans, issues and/or delays to COO
- Communicated client deliverable changes to management and
employees
Employment History:
07/1998 - 06/2013 Vertek Corporation, Colchester, VT
(Professional Services Provider)
Account Director (2009-2013) - Responsible for:
. Developing and maintaining client relationships and programs, and
meeting/exceeding client expectations
. Negotiated program renewals and new program initiatives with clients
and COO
. Quarterly/annual strategic planning for new business development
within client base
. Met or exceeded annual individual corporate sales and profit goals
Team Lead (1998)/Program Manager (September 2001) - Responsible for:
. Management and operations of multiple client Domestic and
International Inventory and Revenue Assurance programs as a member of
Vertek's management team
. Program Manager for 8 different revenue assurance teams
Prior Employment History:
General Manager - Responsible for operations of the retail and wholesale
aspects of business including personnel, expense control, inventory
control, merchandising, and wholesale distribution of product throughout
the Northeast.
Chain Account Manager - Responsible for implementing and managing programs
for retail chain accounts to include: marketing strategies, sales analysis,
invoicing and merchandising procedures pertaining to product distribution
and promotion.
Store Manager of various locations for a large retail corporation -
Responsible for all areas of store operations including, personnel
management, financial and budget planning, expense control and profit,
merchandising and display.
Owned and operated my own company with over 1 million dollars in sales with
18 employees. Handled all operational and administrative aspects of the
business.
Education: Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY B.A. Sociology and
Business