Project Manager Assistant

ELISA GIANNELLI

** ******** ** • Willington, CT *6279

*****@*******.*** • 860-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Articulate and communicative, able to effectively achieve objectives through establishment of

rapport with professionals at all levels. Uniquely skilled to analyze situations and initiate actions

that are responsive and practical. Demonstrates efficiency utilizing organizational skills and

multi-tasking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptionally strong problem

solver. Proactive, team oriented, open communication and performance driven. A polished and

creative professional, able to assimilate new training and responsibilities quickly and

comprehensively.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, Excel, Salespage, Teamsite, Lotus Notes, Ariba

Procurement system, Captura, Peoplesoft, Planview, Visio and Adobe Professional.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

River Road Productions, Studio 307

Production Manager 2009 - Present

• Assists lead sound engineer for music recordings utilizing Fostex 16 trak digital remote

recording system, Cubase VST 48 trak studio system and JBL live sound reinforcement

system.

• Packages and distributes demo materials for musicians on behalf of studio.

• Creates and engineers video footage for various bands.

• Recruits, promotes and books local bands within the Connecticut and Western

Massachusetts areas.

Phoenix Investment Partners, Inc.

Market Development Associate/Marketing Project Manager 2006 –2008

• Coordinated project management of quarterly and promotional material production,

binding and delivery

• Prepared and posted reports to web applications

• Managed print volumes and coordinated production with fulfillment distribution center

• Supervised Product Management in data collection, material updates, compliance

approval and signoff

• Facilitated professional presentation creation utilizing PowerPoint

• Organized mass mailings and tracked results

• Created several Excel worksheets for various projects within the department

Aetna Inc.

Professional Development Assistant 2004 - 2006

• Maintained two department heads calendars, travel and meeting arrangements

• Participated in all meetings and updated the minutes and agenda according to progress on

all projects within the department

• Coordinated all aspects of new hire processes within department

• Updated PowerPoint org charts and monthly review reports

• Established time schedule and resource allocations for Project Managers utilizing

Plainview.

• Lead Move contact for major co-location initiative

• Developed proposals for Administrative staff for new Cost Center re-alignment

Lincoln Financial Distributors 2002 - 2004

Executive Assistant

• Supported two Senior Vice Presidents and one Vice President as sole Executive Assistant

• Proactively maintained Principals calendars utilizing Outlook

• Coordinated event planning, conferences and charity events

• Single point of contact and coordinator for two major distribution channels

• Developed internal relationships with all employees and built strong rapport with top key

account brokers and outside vendors

• Prepared various analytical reports for management analysis and participated in the

budget process

• Approved all expense reports utilizing knowledge of Travel & Entertainment policies,

NASD Compliance guidelines and Ariba procurement system

• Created and submitted expense reports on behalf of my Principals

University of Connecticut 1996 - 1998

Research Assistant

• Performed duties on a graduate level utilizing various research paradigms and was

rewarded with an office: the first undergraduate so honored

• Conducted and participated in design of research experiments

• Accomplished extensive library research related to doctoral dissertations

• Compiled data on various projects within Psychology department utilizing SPSS and

Excel spreadsheets

• Engaged in weekly Industrial and Organizational Psychology meetings discussing

updated employment laws

• Analyzed statistics for doctoral candidates

• Scrutinized projects to ensure ethical practices and appropriate research protocols

Education

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Minor: Women’s Studies

President, Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology

Cum Laude (3.7 GPA)

Graduate Courses in Personnel Psychology and Current Topics of Social Psychology

As President of Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology, increased membership by

400%

Selected to join the Golden Key Honor Society

Dean’s List

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