K.D. Gipson
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Highly innovative professional seeking to become affiliated with a dynamic organization in a
Professional
Management/Project Management position where my related diverse background and qualifications will
Objective
assist your company in achieving your overall goals and objectives.
Qualificatio Record of top performance including experience, formal education and achievements in project
management, finance consulting, staff supervision, training, quality control, risk management,
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marketing management, process improvement, documentation management and implementing
Summary
policies and procedures.
Team player who collaborates closely with clients, co-workers and management to achieve stated
objectives.
Highly skilled in identifying issues and developing successful approaches to resolving problems
and providing direction.
Strengths include excellent leadership, organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Proven ability to quickly grasp client needs and implement successful strategic plans.
Consistently received outstanding performance evaluations in all positions held.
Advanced computer skills: MS Project, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.
EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVENESS
Professional
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Experience
Commended on numerous occasions by employers and clients for efficiency in defining, communicating
and implementing clear vision for diverse projects.
Developed and implemented successful tracking systems resulting in automated performance reports for
cycle time, on-time performance and 60% reduction in cycle time.
Spearheaded Process Management and Service Level Agreement Development resulting in the
implementation of continuous training/mentoring process to facilitate development of employees and
clients.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT/CLIENT RELATIONS:
Easily established and cultivated professional relationships with clients, co-workers and senior
management to achieve stated project objectives.
Facilitated weekly conferences with Reset Account Managers, Project Coordinators and Implementation
and Planning Managers to develop operational strategies to achieve project goals and objectives.
SALES/MARKETING MANAGEMENT/CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Consistently achieved 92% in ancillary sales of rental insurance coverage and vehicle upgrades.
Initiated and implemented customer survey template that increased customer satisfaction from 48% to
98% in three months.
Analyzed and launched mentor program for new associates to improve their skills in answering phones
and drastically reducing number of performance issues.
Training
Assisted with the training of new associates, vendors and merchants on the QuickBase operating system.
Aided new employees with company procedures, functions and departmental rules through the use of
PowerPoint presentations and conference calls.
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HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, Georgia
Employment
Merchandising Project Team Leader, (November 2009 - Present)
History
Merchandising Project Coordinator, (November 2007 - October 2008)
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, Cincinnati, OH
Management Assistant, (December 2005 – November 2007)
Management Trainee, (February 2004 - December 2004)
BELLSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS/CINGULAR WIRELESS, Mobile, AL
Customer Service Assistant Manager, (October 2000 – February 2004)
Personal Salary negotiable.
Available immediately.
References Excellent personal and professional references will be provided on request.
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