Edward G Coke
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CAREER SUMMARY
Versatile IT project manager, test lead and CRM specialist, expert in
driving projects globally and consistently meeting key program
deliverables. Acknowledged for integrity, high professional standards, and
"grace under fire." Customer-service orientation, "big-picture" vision, and
sensitivity to the bottom-line combine usefully to deliver projects stamped
with a characteristic blend of detail, and cost-effectiveness. Inspired by
the power of assembling talented, self-directed teams, and passionately
committed to sustaining robust, streamlined systems that respond to
business objectives. Persuasive and entertaining public speaker-expert in
"working an audience." Perform well under pressure; a productive, positive
leader sharing in team successes.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. Project Management . Research & Analysis Skills
. Strategic Business Planning . Problem Identification &
Resolution
. Team Building/Leadership . Cross-Cultural Communications
. Diverse Market/Industry Knowledge . Business/Project Strategy &
Direction
EXPERIENCE
FedEx Office . Dallas, TX 2007 to Present
Sr. Analyst
. Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by: being
fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively
resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new managers and
other staff to become familiar with policy and operations.
. Reviewed project activities, and prepared and reviewed research,
testing, and operational reports.
. Coordinated successive phases of problem analysis, solution
proposals, and testing.
. Analyzed and improved departmental operations. Established new
procedures resulting in increased productivity and more efficient
resource utilization
. Successfully restructured client's electronic documentation process
from a stand-alone system to an integrated application.
. Brought a diverse group of people together to pursue a common goal
and developed a strong, productive, and cohesive team.
. Delivered technical presentations to Order To Pay System. Experienced
professional with 4 years of Business and Technical project management
experience.
. Developed sales plans and strategies for Printing Services resulting
in an account base growth of 45% over previous year.
. Excelled in organizing, coordinating, and managing projects.
. Forecasted sales, developed inventory models, identified sales trends
and opportunities, coordinated special projects, and monitored retail
outlets. Planned, organized, and controlled all projects, training
meetings, and development activities for the National Bid Center and
National Dispatch Center.
. Tested software and reviewed documentation for revised version of
Sales Force and Web Center.
. Prepared weekly and monthly statistical reports for corporate funding
agents.
. Specialized in Web Center and provided technical support for all
sales representatives.
. Served as subject matter expert for the Web Center, Sales Force and
Microsoft Office suite.
FedEx Office . Dallas, TX 2005 to 2007
Maintenance Administrator
. Streamlined company operations, identified more productive methods to
achieve top performance, eliminated waste and reduced expenses.
. Exposed to many troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
through active management of field operations and constant interaction
with diverse client base.
. Established reliability objectives for current and new products,
performed system modeling and predictions, and participated in the
development and monitoring of products' field performance.
. Examined object, system, and facilities, such as telephone, air-
conditioning, and industrial plant, and analyzed information, to
determine installation, service, and repair needed.
. Directed organization charged with administering and monitoring
regulated activities to interpret and clarify laws and ensure compliance
with laws.
. Developed, planned, organized, and administered policies and
procedures for organization to ensure administrative and operational
objectives were met.
. Prepared budget and directed and monitored expenditures of department
funds.
. Established and maintained comprehensive and current record keeping
system of activities and operational procedures in business office.
D.E.M.O . Dallas, TX 2001 to 2004
Manager
. Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking,
reconciling cash receipts, and performing specific service such as
pumping gasoline for customers.
. Planned and prepared work schedules and assigned employees to
specific duties.
. Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing
establishment.
. Conferred with company officials to develop methods and procedures to
increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
. Assisted sales staff in completing complicated and difficult sales.
. Coordinated sales promotion activities and prepared merchandise
displays and advertising copy.
. Listened to and resolved customer complaints regarding service,
product, and personnel.
. Examined merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced, displays
and functions as advertised.
. Managed employee performance evaluations and incentive programs to
increase employee productivity.
. Fitted and assisted customers in trying on merchandise.
. Influential in situations that allow close communication and
interaction with others.
Enterprise Rental Services . Dallas, TX 2002 to 2003
Manager Trainee
. Advised dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures
to ensure functional effectiveness of business.
. Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
. Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations
to develop and control sales and service programs
. Recommended, selected, and obtained merchandise based on customer
needs and desires.
. Described merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of
merchandise to customers
. Arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
. PowerPoint . Excel
. Access . Word
. Sales Force . Web Center
. Order To Pay . Service Channel
. Beacon Builder . People Soft
EDUCATION
Phoenix University . Dallas, TX 2009
M.B.A., Management
Olivet University . Olivet, MI 2001
BA, Business Management
A graduate of Olivet University, Olivet University
Insurance and Risk Management