Sydney Schinella
480-***-**** ad5vc1@r.postjobfree.com Chandler, AZ 85225
An adaptable, self-motivated, and dedicated professional with a proven track record of managing a wide range of projects leveraging Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall best practices and Project Management Professional (PMP) philosophies and procedures; 10+ years in experience in event organization, project management, and executive assistance work across the U.S. and Europe; a proven leader with strong strategic focus, professionalism, excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, level-headed and personable with 15+ years in client relations.
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Canva, Slack, Zendesk, Clarizen, Zoho, and DocuSign INGRAM MICRO, Chandler, Arizona June 2019-Present
Project Manager
Leads management of projects across multiple business units, systems, and sites within Commerce & Lifecycle Services
Develops detailed project plans, schedules, status reports, and processes to ensure stakeholder satisfaction, project continuity, and a timely delivery
Identifies and escalates issues affecting the implementations to the appropriate stakeholders for resolution
Led initiatives in 2023 that are projected to exceed $20MM in incremental savings
Directs project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle including software implementations
Manages in an administrative capacity for our PMO software implementation and was the platform’s resident SME
Articulates high level presentations to executive stakeholders, driving consensus and aiding in the expediency of key decision-making processes that influence enterprise-wide strategies worth over $200MM
Champions processes and project milestones utilizing Clarizen & Microsoft Project from initiation to project closure
Oversees financial stakeholders and helps monitor budgets on capital expenditures ranging from <$10k to $4MM
Discreetly handled and maintained confidential projects from inception to completion
Harmonizes cross-functional collaborations with diverse internal and external stakeholders ensuring proper flow of all projects
SUSTAINABLE CONVERSION VENTURES, Sun Lakes, Arizona March 2018-June 2019 Executive Assistant & Project Manager
Supported the VP & management of the firms’ biotechnology pipeline projects in the U.S., Asia, and Europe
Communicated our projects’ scope, schedules, and budgets to consultants, engineers, and contractors
Designed graphic presentations as a key component of our firms’ marketing & business development strategy
Operated autonomously under tight deadlines, completing 100% of projects within allocated timeframes and demonstrating exceptional ownership of key responsibilities which included calendar management, travel coordination for both internal and external stakeholders, and handling all designated ad hoc requests
Ensured required artifacts including blueprints and permits for the plant retrofit were duly cataloged for retention and compliance
LINCOLN STRATEGY GROUP, Tempe, Arizona September 2015-March 2018 Manager of Field Operations
Managed LSG’s corporate campaign’s field event operations and logistics across eight countries in Europe
Served as VP’s assistant with the ability to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities
Processed expense reports and authorized campaign financial transactions exceeding $430,000
Achieved or exceeded performance goals for top agricultural events in Poland, France, and the Netherlands Executive Assistant to Director of Analytics and Voter Outreach
Assisted in the execution of integrated advocacy campaigns that focused on voter modeling, data, and analysis
Led projects of significant scope, complexity, and responsibility for various campaigns
Executed media buys of $121,000 for statewide candidate campaigns
Constructed data visualizations & reports to inform campaign assessments and budget allocation planning
Adjusted quickly to shifting approaches, situations, and priorities Project & Team Manager
Deployed to Silicon Valley to manage a zoning initiative campaign
Accomplished leading a skilled team to collect 5,369 signatures in 61 days
Implemented trainings in accordance with the Secretary of State’s office
Ensured clients’ needs were met and exceeded providing daily intelligence reports EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Global Studies, cum laude May 2014 Mu Epsilon Theta National Sorority
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
French Studies
Université Laval, Québec City, Québec, Canada May-July 2013 Académie des Langues, Saint Germain-en-Laye, France September 2008-May 2009 Political Science Associate of Arts May 2011
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa REFERENCES
Grisi Ortega
Project Manager, Ingram Micro
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Lauren Kindorf
Finance Business Manager, Sevita
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Jonathan Goff
Account Director, Project Associates UK
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Sydney Schinella
A: 2711 E. Tyson Street, Chandler, AZ 85225
P: 480-***-****
E: ad5vc1@r.postjobfree.com