Project Manager Sales

Shannnon Thompson

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Hillsboro, OR 97125

(H)503-530-882

(M)315-***-****

Detailed-oriented, self starter who thrives on achievement and performance

while maintaining the highest ethical standards...people person who works

well independently or as a team player...quick learner willing to take any

additional training to be of more value to my employer...proficient

computer skills. Experienced project manager/administrative assistant and

proven communicator with all levels of business associates.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Yahoo

Portland, Oregon

Mar 07/June 07

HR Employee Referral Project Coordinator Contract

Worked with Resumix application software for Human Resource departments

Help to standardize employee referral program for Yahoo US

Maintained employee referral program and rewards system through HR system

Maintained monthly reports for the finance department

Handled disputed claim of referrals by employees

Was front line for all US employees for information regarding employee

referral system and how it worked

Project Coordinator

Was asked prior to leaving to head up project for specific departments

for referral incentive program i.e., trips and prizes

Created gift ideas for the employee program

Contacted vendors for various prices and programs pertaining to this

project

Handed project off with all required information to the new project

manager

Hand Held Products, Inc

Skaneateles, NY

Oct 05/June 06

HR/Training Coord/Administrative Assist.

Contract

Coordinated and established training with outside vendor for 150

employees

Worked with HR to create standardized record keeping for training

Organized and arranged schedule/lunches/breaks for all employees across

several departments.

Planned and coordinated associated non-educational events and support

activities

Configuration Project Coordinator

Worked with configuration management team on new E.U. environmental RoHS

(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) initiatives using new SAP module

along with current version for tracking purposes.

Created matrix and standardized documentation control to manage project

company wide.

Welch Allyn, Inc.

Skaneateles, NY

May 04/May 05 1-year contract

Administrative Assistant/HR Training Coordinator

Collated and standardized training records (SOP's, Standard

Operating Procedures) for all manufacturing personnel.

Restructured training needs based on new (FDA) requirements/FDA

Cert. electronics

Created and implemented new training courses (e.g. ESD requirements)

Created new Work Instructions (WI) and SOP'S for new employees

training

Created all above documentation within QSI and SAP System, became

prime focal point within manufacturing training for QSI input.

Worked with HR training team to implemented new training procedures for

operations/manufacturing

Designed matrix for training for approximately 460 employees

Worked with Quality Engineers on special projects and training for

specific projects, i.e. Lean Manufacturing

Worked with and for all levels of senior management on a project basis

Made recommendations and implemented standard procedures for all of WA

manufacturing, Skaneateles.

Presented to all levels of management

Trained employees on specific requirements for their specific job

function

Trained Sr. Group Leaders and Group Leaders on managing peer and

subordinate performance reviews, which they would then give to the

Department Managers for final approval and review.

Worked with a team of individuals from a cross section of the

company to implement and train employees on Lean Manufacturing for

continuous improvement

Initiated and trained manufacturing employees on 5S theory, as an

introduction to Lean Manufacturing.

Macys East

Bedford, NH

05/02-06/03

Clinique Manager/Inside Sales

Recruited, interviewed and trained new employees

Screened and interview potential candidates for hire

Work directly with HR management to coordinate and hire new recruits

for entire department

Managed total of four direct reports

Managed department as "stand alone" business

High volume sales and customer service

Implemented sales promotional schemes, and employee training

Managed and sustained customer relations with established customers

Generated and grew new customer base

Advertised, promoted and marketed new products

Maintained sales quotas

Won award for highest sales in a quarter within my region (9 stores)

Won product award for my team

Collated and published monthly sales, marketing, stocks and forecast

reports.

Presented performance metrics to Senior Executives on a regular

basis.

Travelled extensively in home region

JC COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM/NON-PROFIT

Johnson City, NY

10/98-5/00

Teen Center Program Director, Project Manager

Established and built Teen Center with local agency (JC Community

Action Team)

Worked with local businesses and agency to develop and establish

programs

Set up and coordinated fundraisers and events annually

Presented to various organizations such as Rotary to establish

relationship in support of the project's long and short term goals.

Worked with co-ops on grant writing and special programs.

Managed office, recruited and directed all employees, volunteers and

co-ops.

Established program for co-ops from local universities

Recruited and managed Volunteer and Program coordinators

Recruited volunteers from the community for teen centre programs

Worked with external agencies on major events and fund raisers

Developed relationships at a senior level with local corporations in

conjunction with the programs and the mission of the Teen Centre

Performed all HR functions for entire staff including all necessary

employment documentation.

Worked directly with Executive Director and Executive Board to

enhance overall programs in larger community project.

Trained staff on implementing and designing new programs and

projects.

Established several Independent Training Programs for various

sectors of the local community.

Was responsible for starting fitness centre for teens, and providing

programs and healthy alternatives.

Worked with Cooperative Extension on healthy meal programs and

cooking classes for the teens and their families.

Additional Project with Teen Centre

Formulated a business plan which, after approval by Executive Board

of Directors, established Teen Center Used and Vintage clothing

store at separate location on Main Street, Johnson City, NY

VIDEO BANK

Endwell, NY

1986-1991

Owner/Manager (entrepreneur)

Established and operated a video retail/rental business

Set up and established grand opening event

Developed marketing plan and promotional sales events

Developed print advertisement on a regular basis

Developed and implemented advertising programs and sales

strategies including special promotions in other retail outlets

Generated new sales opportunities with local retail businesses to

increase business

Managed and recruited 11 full and part time employees

Managed all HR function for all employees, including benefits

short and long term.

Sourced bank loan and financing

Sourced suppliers, negotiated prices and discounts, and placed

weekly orders

Set up displays and marketing projects to enhance sales and

profitability

Maintained fourteen outlets with products and services

Full accounting responsibilities

Bookkeeping, payroll, insurance and taxes. All requirements to

run a business

EDUCATION

UNH, University of New Hampshire, College for Life Long Learning,

Business Management/Human Resource Management

2001/2002

.Broome Community College, Binghamton NY- Education and Human Services

1992/1995

Johnson City High School, Johnson City NY

1974-1978

Other Courses of interest:

Education and Human Services/Human Resource / Business

Management/Marketing /Microsoft Office2002 Professional, with Outlook /

/Lotus Smart Suite with Lotus notes/Microsoft Works, Word

Perfect/Navigational SAP

Additional Training:

Accounting/Leadership Skills for Women/ Certificate Course

1999-2000

Binghamton University, Binghamton NY.

Recent updates on Microsoft Office Suite 2003

New Horizon Computer Learning Center, Syracuse NY

March 2006

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Volunteer Positions

February 2007/current

OPB Phone drive volunteer

OPB Leadership training for Coordinator volunteer position

January 2008/current

Staff volunteer for Campaign office Portland Oregon

2008

Bus Project 2008

County Library 2009

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