Arnie Reynolds
( **** Beaumont Ct, Clearwater, FL 33761 727-***-**** (
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PROJECT MANAGER
Versatile and creative Project Manager with expertise in analyzing and
redesigning business systems and processes to focus on core business
functions. Strong management, organization, and communication skills which
facilitate success in attaining commitment and teamwork. Knowledgeable on
Six-Sigma, Lean, and PMP methodologies.
. Effective cross-functional partnering, project-management, and
communication skills.
. Adept at data analysis, interpretation, and process modeling.
. Cross-functional partnering, project-management, and communication
skills.
. Exceptional experience in creating web-based systems and services
. Information developer with broad experience in strategic and tactical
roles combining creative, technical, instructional, and management
capabilities.
. Expertise in corporate relations, community affairs, and employee
communications.
. Change Management . Information Development . Technology Strategy
. Corporate . Process Reengineering . Web Development
Communication
EXPERIENCE
The Nielsen Company, oldsmar, fl 1984-2010
Field Project Manager (1999-2010)
Reported to executive management, defined and implemented business
policies, processes, and systems across multi-functional areas. Established
reporting metrics for various operational and support functions. Developed
communications strategies to support operations, marketing, engineering,
and human resource initiatives. Responsible for user experience, online
strategy, and web architecture:
. Created a web-based on-line portal which increased operations and
marketing access to data, reports, and analyses.
. Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans for all field
offices and coordinated national Field disaster recovery strategy.
. Established new relationship with Better Business Bureau which
consolidated all company accounts and improved corporate BBB rating
from F to A.
. Led cross-functional team to devise and implement automated time,
payroll, and expense reporting systems.
. Administered intranet/extranet websites, portals, employee suggestion
programs, recognition programs, newsletter.
. Prepared and performed presentations and communications for executive
team. Represented senior management at meetings, councils, and events.
. Evaluated, negotiated contracts with, and managed outside resources
and vendors, including: hardware/software providers, IT consultants,
graphic designers, printers, and mail houses.
Project Manager (1993-1999)
Reporting to the Sr. Vice-President, facilitated key programs addressing
broad-based HR strategy, cost reduction, information and management
reporting and department infrastructure.
. Facilitated redesign of incentive, training, and development programs
which achieved significant performance improvement while lowering
turnover.
. Oversaw implementation of Call Center automated time-card and
scheduling systems which improved operational efficiencies while
reducing costs.
. Awarded Dun & Bradstreet Chairman's Award for leading successful
company response to federal "Retransmission Consent" industry
regulation.
Regional Manager (Sacramento, CA) 1988-1993
Managed the recruitment, installation, and maintenance of the San Francisco
and Sacramento NSI samples and all NTI samples in the Western US. Assisted
Marketing by performing client responses, analyses, and presentations.
Hired and supervision of 20-25 local and remote employees.
. Managed the successful installation (start-up) of the Sacramento
(Local) market.
. Successfully increased the NTI (National Broadcasters) sample by %150.
. Participated on cross-functional team that devised and implemented new
sampling procedures which reduced operational costs and expanded
market potential.
Regional Manager (Boston, MA) 1986-1988
Managed the recruitment, installation, and maintenance of the Boston NSI
sample and all NTI samples in the Northeast US. Assisted Marketing by
performing client responses, analyses, and presentations. Responsible for
the hiring, development, and supervision of 10-15 local and remote
employees.
. Positioned the market as the top performer in the nation.
EDUCATION
Meramec Community College, Kirkwood, MO
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Numerous programs, and seminars including PMP, Six Sigma, Quality
Management, Organizational Development, Crisis Management, Employee
Relations, Diversity
Six-Sigma Lean Green Belt
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Dreamweaver, HTML, VBA, ASP, CSS, Javascript
Familiarity with MS-Project, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (PMI)
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Florida Diversity Council