Manager Project Management
Resume:
Shari Rivera
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ****** ****
City: Chapel Hill
State: NC
Zip: 27514
Country: USA
Phone: 919-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $80,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Shari Rivera, MBA/MA
Chapel Hill, NC USA
*********@********.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/shari-l-rivera-mba/0/a36/1a2/
Bicultural and bilingual professional dedicated to organizational profitability and cultural competency. Leader with a big-picture perspective. Global business experience and travel to more than 21 countries. Unparalleled work ethic. Passion for acclimatizing in diverse business environments.
Core competencies
Fluent in Spanish speaking, writing, reading and teaching Hands-on approach to project management
Skilled in facilitating groups through complex problem solving to action and improvement
Cultural competency and adaptability derived from extensive business and personal travel
Intimate knowledge of cultural factors and communication strategies that influence decision-making
Ability to identify potential stumbling blocks to the implementation of any marketing initiative
Strong background in training, education and working collaboratively with people from diverse cultures
Excellent public speaking, presentation and audience rapport development skills
Entrepreneurial Experience
Independent CAbi Consultant
Owner, SharpFit Personal Training
Independent Marketing Consultant
Professional Experience
Spanish Instructor: Advocacy, empowerment, program development 2009 Present
KESTREL HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
MORRIS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Initiated new inter-school literacy program in which high school Spanish students created 3 Spanish language books for elementary students in the same district. Grant application writing and approval experience.
Board Member, Fundraising, Diversity Inclusion, Scholarships 2007-2010 CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA, Chapel Hill NC
Product Manager: Project management, B2B, sales force training 1997-1999 ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Northbrook, IL
With involvement of cross-functional teams, created and launched new non-standard automobile insurance products for independent agencies in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arkansas.
Ethnic Marketing Manager/Market Analyst 1994-1997 TETRA PAK, Chicago, IL
Global training in Sweden, Spain. Worked with Tetra Pak Mexico to demonstrate new product potential in US. Researched, created and launched B2B strategic plan to grow business opportunities in Hispanic markets. Partnered with Nielsen to obtain grocery trends and monitor new consumer product launches in retail outlets.
Education
M.B.A., Marketing and International Business
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
M.A., Latin American Studies
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
B.A., Latin American Studies
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Professional affiliations
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
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