Project Manager Sales
Resume:
Kenneth C. Melvin
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Professional project manager with excellent skills and
accomplishments demonstrating a commitment to providing exemplary
performance.
Summary of Qualifications
20 years experience in project management roles
Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated project coordination skills
Practiced in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
Effective at balancing the competing demands of multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills
Versatile and resourceful team player, willing to do whatever is necessary
Recognized "go-to" person for a broad range of issues and concerns
Committed to providing the highest level of service
Professional Experience
BrightStar, Highland IN January 2010 - June 2010
Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, I was responsible for Field Staff scheduling, day-to-
day client management, assisted with payroll, general office management,
etc. Also, shared responsibility for intake referrals, hiring/management
of staff and general human resources functions. During this time we were
able to greatly expand our client base throughout Northwest Indiana as well
as grow and improve the quality of our field staff.
Aon Corporation, Chicago IL 2003 to 2008
Senior Manager, Corporate Meetings & Events
Strategic Sourcing
As Senior Manager, provided effective support for more than 150 meetings &
events each year across all business units for Aon within the U.S.
Responsible for all aspects of project coordination, including but not
limited to, location sourcing, contract negotiation, overall project cost
management, on site management and post event activities.
Administrative Leadership
o Established strong record in developing best practices for overall
project management, with a focus on proactively looking beyond
immediate need to maximize effectiveness.
o Effectively marketed the Meetings & Events team to all business units,
stressing the cost-effectiveness of working with our group to manage
cost and assist with overall management.
o Successfully participated in Aon's pioneering effort towards corporate
wide telecommuting
Project Coordination
o Consistently explored lower-cost options and demonstrated effective
cost control and management
o Proactively managed all details to ensure successful events
o Implemented effective tracking procedures for all projects from start
to finish
o Annually managed and coordinated Aon's largest events, both internally
and externally, i.e. industry conferences, incentive events, practice
group symposiums, client conferences, etc.
o Consistently outperformed goals for cost savings
Aon Corporation, Chicago IL 2001 - 2003
Project Manager, Corporate Communications
As Project Manager, was responsible for all advertising placement in trade
publications, internal/external communications within Aon Risk Services,
Aon's largest division. Provided support for marketing and sales campaigns,
as well as managing all large meetings/events within Aon Risk Services.
Developed procedures for advertising placement
Assisted with Aon's crisis management team post September 11th, 2001
Managed numerous projects within the division
K&K Insurance/Division of Aon Corporation 1993 - 2001
Fort Wayne IN
Project Manager, Corporate Communications
Provided effective support for all departments, including all
internal/external communications, all purchasing requirements, all contract
negotiations, graphics support and all meetings, events and conferences.
o Direct responsibility for all purchasing within the division
o Negotiated contracts for advertising and printing
o Developed guidelines and procedures for projects within the division
o Assisted with development of client marketing proposals
o Developed, implemented and managed client satisfaction surveys on a
monthly basis
Lewis & Christen Office Supply Company 1979 - 1993
Fort Wayne IN
Worked in a variety of positions beginning in the warehouse, progressing
through inside sales, retail store manager, purchasing manager, and outside
sales representative thereby gaining a wealth of experience.
Oversaw the opening of both retail stores
Implemented warehouse expansion/conversion project
Awarded top monthly sales numerous times
Managed all purchasing functions for medium sized office supply company
References available upon request
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