Project Manager Management

Sam Poundstone

**** *. ********* **** ( Santa Ana, CA 92704

*************@*****.*** 530-***-****

Qualifications Profile

o Project Coordination: Success organizing projects and events to achieve

on-budget, on-time results. Excellent ability to coordinate all details

including schedules, timelines, vendor relations and logistics. Proactive

in anticipating and resolving problems before they escalate.

o Communication and Interpersonal: Outstanding ability to develop trusting

relationships with customers and decision-makers. Exceptional ability to

present ideas and information with clarity and accountability. Strong

written and oral communication skills.

o Marketing and Sales: Broad knowledge of business administration,

marketing, public relations and sales, acquired through education and

hands-on experience. Dedicated to improving revenue, market share and

profitability.

o Strengths and Attributes: Motivated, task-oriented individual with proven

expertise balancing multiple deadlines and changing priorities in high-

pressure environments. Talent for building and sustaining top-performing

teams. Proficient in Windows and Mac OS, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, SharePoint, Google Docs and QuickBooks. Dedicated and driven

to succeed.

Experience Highlights

Pacific Sports LLC - Orange, CA

Operations Manager (6/2012 to 6/2013)

Manage all operations and logistics for large, high-profile sports

activities and events. Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and select

vendors. Secure permits and licenses. Oversee essential accounting

functions. Prepare and direct crew members in seamlessly executing major

events. Solicit and supervise hundreds of volunteers. Work closely with

the City of Los Angeles and other entities such as law enforcement and

park officials in ensuring safety, efficiency and proper permits. Create

production schedules. Provide on-site management.

Key Achievements:

. Recruited and developed a strong, cohesive team of 600+ volunteers

within three days.

. Expertly coordinated and managed operations for the Susan G. Komen

Race for the Cure event in Los Angeles county.

. Established relationship with the Rose Bowl operating company to

manage all financial functions of the Rose Bowl Half Marathon.

. Worked closely with the City of Los Angeles to secure permits for

road closures from Venice Beach to Staples Center.

. Revamped accounting procedures to enhance transparency and

productivity in tracking and processing expenses.

. Demonstrated ambition and a tireless work ethic by starting with the

organization as a past-time volunteer and advancing to the highly

visible and demanding role of Operations Manager.

California State University at Chico - Chico, CA

Business Administration / Management, BS Student (9/2007 to 5/2012)

Pursued relevant undergraduate education to prepare for success in

business administration, team building and project management. Completed

challenging coursework and led teams in special projects. Organized,

delegated and supervised tasks. Cooperated with peers in meeting

deadlines. Led presentations. Developed detailed and accurate papers and

reports.

Key Achievements:

. Hand-selected as Project Manager in three business-focused academic

projects.

. Played integral role in organizing the Project Management Forum at

Chico State as dedicated member of the Project Management Group.

. Received Research Grant from the University of Virginia.

Gold Sox Baseball - Marysville, CA

Operations Assistant (4/2010 to 8/2010)

Planned and executed game-day events by coordinating vendors and

supervising 40+ employees in main office and ball park. Orchestrated

special projects including themed nights, flyovers, barbecue meals,

ceremonies and other activities such as first pitch and national anthem.

Led and coordinated schedules, logistics and relationships. Marketed and

sold season tickets. Operated scoreboard, lights, speed gun, vehicles and

other necessities for seamless game-day activities. Drafted documents,

spreadsheets and reports.

Key Achievements:

. Trained employees in wide range of positions and served as mentor and

supervisor for on-site operations and employee support.

. Successfully represented organization to customers, vendors and other

stakeholders, including potential and existing ticket holders.

. Created new seating chart for Mixed Martial Arts Event, a special

project/event held at the end of every season. The new chart is still

in use.

. Organized several events that achieved highest attendance in

franchise history.

. Personally sought out to research and solve complex operational

problems; entrusted with a level of responsibility typically

reserved for more seasoned personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management (2012)

California State University at Chico - Chico, CA

Business Management Semester at Sea (2010)

University of Virginia - International Location

. Visited 10 countries during unique semester-at-sea program.

. Worked with students from all over the world in planning and

executing research projects, including an initiative that promoted

$2,000 research grant from the University of Virginia.

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