Project Manager Management

JOSEPH SIOUFI

Houston - Texas - U.S.A

Email: *******@*****.*** - Cell: 713-***-****

Accomplished, results-driven, project management leader, with nearly 10

years of experience developing and executing project management for

companies and the public sector, ranging from local municipalities in large

cities to world-class organizations. Consistently deliver innovative

strategies and initiatives that transform objectives into cost-effective,

high-performing solutions. Areas of expertise include:

Sales ( Marketing ( Project Management ( Performance Management ( Strategic

Planning ( Acquisition

( Talent/Skill Coordination & Management ( Detail Orientation

Change Management ( Continuous Process Improvement ( Project Completion

EDUCATION

Masters Degree: Project Management - University of Montreal - 2002

Bachelor's Degree: Urban Planning - University of Quebec in Montreal - 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing & Sales - Starlight Photography - 2000-2013

Promoting, marketing and sales of the photography services

Posting ads on the internet, website & Facebook updates.

Meeting the customers, explaining the services, showing the product and

selling them the packages than covering the events. Follow up with the

clients by making sure their satisfaction is reached.

Project Coordinator - GS Reno - Montreal, Canada - 2007-2010

Leading provider of renovation and home improvement services in greater

Montreal.

- Planning: Planned & designed and phased scheduling of each assigned

project

- Coordination: Coordinated with all other engineering functions

- Public relations: Meet regularly with customers, during both the design

and

construction phases to ensure satisfaction

- Negotiation: Attended and managed the negotiation of modifications

- Inspection: Inspected work in progress and worked with the construction

superintendent

- Verification: Verified and defined customer complaints and represented

management in the field

Project Assistant Manager - ProExpert - Montreal, Canada - 2002-2007

Innovative developer and builder of luxurious residential properties.

- Construction: Oversaw construction of residential townhouses

- Supervision: Supervised framing, electrical and concrete installation

and painting

- Project Manager Assistant: Ensured achieving goals and maintaining

schedules

- Verification: Maintained quality assurance in compliance with company

policy

- Public relations: Participated in meetings and presented information

to

advisory groups and committees

Renovation and Design - Phoenicia Travel Offices - Montreal, Canada - 2006-

2007

- Conception & Design: Redesigned existing office space

Conceptualized architectural plans, drafted layouts,

and supervised project to completion

INTERNSHIPS

Project Administration - ProExpert - Montreal, Canada - 2001-2002

Participated in daily activities of engineering and construction firm

Visited construction sites, supervised execution of work, ordered

construction material,

analyzed and recorded work progress, scheduled client meetings and assisted

with project

negotiations.

Urban Planner for City of Saint-Laurent - Montreal, Canada - 1993

Drafted and designed architectural projects. Inspected and updated land

utilization data. Interpreted family housing study, analyzed local

socio-demographic tendencies using statistical data for future professional

and residential use.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Restaurant Management - Houston, Texas - 2010-2013

Utilized talent and skills in restaurant management during transition to

Houston

Demonstrated willingness and ability to do what was necessary to satisfy

the customer in a manner that assured repeat business and customer loyalty.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & OTHER INTERESTS

. Writer/Examiner for "Houston Cultural Events" on Examiner.com

. Photography

. Art work (Oil Painting)

. Traveling

. Fitness

CITIZENSHIP

Canadian with a permanent U.S residency - Legal authorization to work in

U.S.A

LANGUAGES

Bilingual: English and French

SPECIAL SKILLS

. Excellent interpersonal communication skills

. Proficient in WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and

Autocad

. Good listening, observation, management and coordination skills

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