Project Manager Sales
Resume:
PATTY VALERIO KOGOWSKI
abncgr@r.postjobfree.com
H: 586-***-****
Macomb, MI 48044 C:
CAREER SUMMARY
Global Project Manager highly skilled in planning, organizing, directing,
controlling, and leading project delivery to achieve strategic and
financial objectives of the organization. Recognized for the ability to
keep teams focused on goals and end results with on time and in budget
delivery. Specialized in development, planning, and leadership.
Excellent organizational and cross team communication skills with the
ability to interact effectively through all work levels. Successfully
managed large-scale, complex strategic projects and initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
Highly regarded for attention to detail, process improvement and attainment
of deliverables.
Proficient in:
. Training & Development
. IT Portfolio Planning Management
. Project Management
. Process improvement
. Strategic Planning
. Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JP TURNER & COMPANY, Utica, MI 2009 -
Present
Marketing Associate
Collect sensitive financial data from clients to create Personal Financial
Handbooks. Create marketing presentations to increase client asset base.
General Motors, Detroit, MI 1987-2009
Global Logistics Training Lead, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain 2007-
2009
Designed, developed and delivered corporate training programs for 500
Logistics salaried employees worldwide. Managed the marketing,
communications and tracking for all employees. Interfaced with all levels
of organization to communicate training objectives and manage projects to
completion. Managed a $200,000 training budget for Global Logistics.
. Lead global project team to research, develop, and implement first
interactive training program through development of Case Study
Simulations which focused on process, timing, available bidding and
tracking tools.
. Commonized reporting and reduced duplication in training by designing
a timeline which tracked and monitored progress for all Global
Purchasing and Supply Chain training.
. Organized and launched first mini compliance training classes for all
global employees which ensured adherence to company's polices and
procedures.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Project Leader, OnStar 2006-2007
Led high profile OnStar Call Center projects for future hardware offerings,
emergency services and billing. Also facilitated and coordinated weekly
program status meetings to executive staff.
. Met timing deliverables by managing critical IT change requests for
the deployment of Subscriber Crisis Assistance Center.
. Implemented new customized packages for OnStar subscribers which
resulted in an increase of subscriptions.
IT Portfolio Planning Manager, OnStar 2004-2006
Managed current business planning efforts by facilitating the Current
Business Planning team and Executive Level Business Issues meetings.
Managed$50M IT Portfolio budget. Created formal presentations and provided
updates to senior executive team.
. Instituted new process where refinement expenditures were updated
quarterly instead of yearly, resulting in the return of funds based on
actual spend by several teams.
. Led $7.7M proposal for additional IT project funding which was
approved by the GM Board of Directors.
. Developed 1st tracking process for IT Portfolio Project spending which
enabled project prioritizing and resource allocation for OnStar's
development projects.
o Successfully led executive level business prioritization
brainstorming session which identified resources and appropriate
funds.
. Created and maintained enterprise wide project tracking tool used for
weekly review with Senior Leadership Board.
Enterprise Program Manager, OnStar 2002-2006
Led enterprise cross-functional teams to implement OEM, Marketing
promotions and FCC requirement programs. Monitored progress, managed risk
and kept key stakeholders informed about progress and expected
outcomes. Managed daily operations for Subaru, Acura & Nissan accounts.
. Successfully launched the following projects on schedule and within
budget:
o Acura RL MY04 - March 2003
o Cadillac Virtual Advisor - April 2004
o Wireless Local Number Portability ( FCC mandate ) - May 2006
o Virtual Advisor - June 2006
OEM Project Analyst, OnStar 2000-2002
Managed daily operations for the Honda and Subaru accounts. Developed
appropriate reports summarizing data, enabling management to make sound
business decisions.
. Played key role in the launch of OnStar services in MY03 Acura TL and
Acura CL program.
. Created training template for OEMs to ensure contractual obligations
were met.
Project Manager, Fleet & Commercial Operations, Remarketing 1999-2000
Managed critical projects related to the Remarketing industry. Interfaced
with GMAC regarding projects, issues and inventory levels.
. Successfully launched the GM Front Line Ready Reconditioning Program
providing premium used vehicles for auction sales.
. Implemented a successful communication system for all auction and
field correspondence.
. Worked with Supply Parts Operations implementing procedure for
ordering mechanical parts at Auction Sites and improving delivery
time.
Sales Team Leader, Fleet & Commercial Operations, Remarketing 1997-1999
Managed marketing efforts disposing of 400,000 vehicles at 25 auction sites
and supervised three sales coordinators; developed training programs for
auction employees and field sale coordinators.
. Developed a monthly dealer newsletter for US and Canada, which
included information such as auction dates, and special events
which increased dealer attendance and used vehicle sales.
Sales Coordinator, Fleet & Commercial Operations, Remarketing 1990-
1997
Accounting Supervisor, Fleet & Commercial Operations 1990
Vehicle Coordinator, Company Vehicles 1989-1990
Vehicle Coordinator, GMAC 1987-1989
Account Adjuster, GMAC (Co-op student) 1987
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Oakland
University, Rochester, MI
AWARDS
U.S. Patent No. 7,362,999 issued April 22, 2008 - Methods & System for
Customized Music Delivery
U.S. Patent No. 7,561,950 issued July 14, 2009 - Method of determining and
predicting entertainment selections for telematics units
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