Project Manager

Shameka Griffin.**** E**rd St.. Brooklyn, NY *****.347 554

****.************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will offer me a challenge with the ability to

learn and excel while utilizing my creativity and skill set.

EXPERIENCE

CBS New York, NY PMO Project Coordinator / Database Admin 6/06 -

11/09

. Act as the Projects Management Office Team liaison to all of IS&T

including ITOps, IT Services, Relationship Management, Program &

Production, Strategic Services, Finance & Administration and Sales &

Traffic.

. Responsible for the step by step design, delivery and implementation of

new and existing phases of Rational Portfolio Manager (RPM) including new

resource setup and project request.

. Responsible for designing, Maintaining and providing support for the RPM

SharePoint Site.

. Responsible for creating training guides and delivering training to all

teams within IS&T.

. Responsible for designing, collecting, and analyzing employee project

surveys.

. Responsible for implementing the installation and configuration change

process and providing support to all RPM users.

. Responsible for creating weekly 'Time off & Admin' and 'Project' Reports

for manager distribution.

. Heavy project document template creation, editing and revising.

. Structure and prioritize work to ensure the necessary steps for project

execution are performed and all project deliverables are delivered in

timely, high-quality manner.

. Perform data gathering to understand relevant business processes and

systems and conduct the necessary quantitative/qualitative analyses.

. Conduct cost-benefit analysis, determine business case for project, and

present findings to management for approval.

. Understand project prioritization process, conduct necessary steps to

submit project for review and prioritization within project timeframes,

and represent project to necessary decision-makers to ensure project

goals and requirements are understood and project is given appropriate

consideration

. Oversee work effort on a day-to-day basis, delegating work and reviewing

deliverables to ensure all requirements.

. Proactively identify and escalate issues / conflicts to ensure issues are

resolved as early as possible.

. Identify key dependencies and risks facing project and develop necessary

risk mitigation and contingency plans.

. Work in a team environment, delegating and sharing responsibilities,

communicating and coordinating with project team members and other

project managers, and supporting fellow team members as needed.

Morgan Stanley Brooklyn, NY Web Designer / Presentation Specialist

(Consultant) 05/05 - 02/06

. Provided web publishing and project support for Morgan Stanley

institutional infrastructure websites including both Internet and

intranets for the NY, London and Far East Regions.

. Responsible for web based projects from pre-proposal through conception,

production scheduling, resource planning, delivery and general project

management.

. Analyzed traffic and audience demographics and provided statistical

weekly analysis reports for website hits.

. Prepared monthly executive reports to highlight key metrics and trends.

* Monitored exception reports, daily rejects and weekly reconciliation

reports on large ticket volume, rejected tickets, hours booked, and

irreconcilable booked time. Reported status to managers for further

investigation, created WQT reports and updated findings on company

Intranet.

* Linked data (performed loads and extracts to and from databases) and laid

out text, images and exhibits in Adobe Frame Maker templates. Formatted

tables, charts and figures produced in Microsoft Excel and Adobe

Illustrator to department standards. Created and converted files from

Adobe Frame Maker to Adobe Acrobat PDF. Proactively consulted with

department users of Adobe Frame Maker and Adobe Acrobat and troubleshot

specific file issues. Set up project directories and managed all

pertinent project files. Met project deadlines.

* Used transitions and built effectively in a slide show. Used PowerPoint's

built-in animation features. Created custom animation. Imported sounds

and video clips into PowerPoint slide shows. Made the appropriate multi-

media settings for sound and video clips. Animated charts. Imported Excel

data to create PowerPoint charts. Used OLE to add existing Excel charts

to PowerPoint slides and embedded newly created Excel charts in slide

presentations. Created buttons in PowerPoint and assigned actions to

them. Created a hyperlink that launched another computer document from a

PowerPoint slide. Prepared Speaker Notes / Commentary for quarterly

review presentations.

* Supported various teams by providing leading-edge design services for a

variety of online marketing-related initiatives.

Chase Bank - Jersey City, NJ HR Payroll Coordinator (Consultant)

07/03 - 04/05

* Compile payroll data, data entry, processing, reviewing, and reconcile

errors (semi-monthly and monthly).

* Handle quarter and year-end reconciliations and yearly wage reporting

statements.

* Establish new hire records, processing terminations, wage garnishments,

third party sick pay, benefit deductions, vacation accrual, leave of

absence data, tax and unemployment insurance related documents, etc.

* Review reports, maintain accurate payroll and accounting records, and

prepare and post General Journal entries in Great Plains (Accounting

Software)

* Work closely with HR to obtain payroll and related changes affecting

financial data, interpreting and making necessary entries in payroll

tools - Web-based and MS Excel.

Marsh Inc. - New York, NY Customer Service (Consultant) 04/02 - 04/03

. Worked with internal colleagues (Client Executives and Client Reps) to

support the renewal process (i.e. developing underwriting specifications,

participating in strategy development, understanding client goals,

meeting deadlines, etc).

. Determined clients insurance needs and recommended policies accordingly.

* Prepared reports including charts and graphs, for presentations and

recommendations for proposals to EM&S teams, carriers and clients.

* Handled all aspects of short-term showcase policies, general liability,

workers compensation and equity productions, including but not limited to

special events, E&O, binding and quotes.

American Express - New York, NY Marketing / Executive Assistant 10/00 -

04/02

. Provided assistance to the campaign analysis and new product teams within

targeted acquisitions including administrative support for two VPs and

two Directors.

. Gathered, analyzed, and compared market data and pricing.

* Participated in the deliverables of presentations by building, designing,

editing, proofing and imputing Microsoft Excel charts and Graphics into

PowerPoint Decks.

* Created and produced print collateral, including, but not limited to

newsletters, quarterly reports, fact and data sheets, research reports,

case studies, announcements, testimonials, inserts, postcards, reply

cards, event invitations and dictation. Created print collateral and

checked all produced materials for accuracy and consistency based on

brand standards.

* Responsible for all aspects of accounting including: time and attendance

management, travel and expense, payroll processing, accounts receivables,

billing and collections.

* Served as a team leader for four administrative assistants and three

temporarily employees by managing and keeping track of the day-to-day

workflow and troubleshot problems to meet deadlines efficiently,

effectively and accurately.

Merrill Lynch - New York, NY Research / Executive Assistant 12/98 -

10/00

. Provided high-level support to SVP and liaison with direct reports as

well as ML senior leadership staff.

. Primarily responsible for managing document and presentation contents for

analytical work required in researching statistics for weekly reports

including updating and revising tables, charts and graphs including

proofreading documentation.

. Evaluated data trends from combined data sources to align with

business strategies and goals.

* Prepared monthly budget reports for management.

New York Life Insurance - New York, NY Executive Assistant / Office

Manager 9/95 - 12/98

. Performed Secretarial and Administrative duties for the Senior Vice

President of Worldwide Sales.

. Maintained the executive's daily appointment calendar, coordinated all

aspects of executive level appointments, meeting and receptions.

. Prepared and reviewed materials for use in discussions and meetings.

. Assisted with a full range of training functions including assessments,

curriculum design and delivery using PowerPoint.

* Participated in studies, surveys, and evaluations of professional

standards and quality of service to customers.

* Made arrangements to move new / existing clients into appropriate office

spaces.

* Coordinated between clients and IT Communication Departments for all

phone and computer needs.

* Worked with architects in the preparation of client space layouts.

* Ordered furniture for new / existing client requests.

* Inspected construction projects to make sure that the work conformed to

agreed upon drawings and specifications.

* Ordered identification cards from the building office for new / existing

clients and processed cancellations upon clients last day of service.

* Placed requests to have a new clients company name listed and/or removed

from the building lobby directory.

* Made arrangements for Freight elevator access for any moves, construction

or overtime deliveries.

* Called the building office to take care of facility needs such as space

temperatures, leaks and other building related problems.

* Coordinated with local vendor for cable TV installation/disconnection and

take care of the service calls when the cable goes out.

* Processed and submitted bills from various vendors to accounting for

payment.

* Supplied and Stocked pantries with supplies and made sure that all

appliances were functioning properly. Placed supply and beverage orders.

* Responsible for the overall appearance of all common areas.

* Supervise and scheduled the front desk with coverage for the reception

area.

EDUCATION

Compu21 Flushing, NY - Candidate for Certification

. MS SQL Server 2005/2008

. C# and.Net

SKILLS

IBM, Macintosh: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

Publisher, Visio, Outlook, Project, Internet, Dream Weaver, Adobe Acrobat,

GBX, Business Objects, Learning Connect, RPM and SharePoint.

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