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Project Manager Management

Location:
Hutchinson, KS
Posted:
February 19, 2014

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Resume:

MELANY ROBBINS

978-***-****

*********@*****.***

Work History

Koch Business Solutions, LP

*/**** - **/****

Global IT Buyer II/Project Manager

. Procured IT Hardware and Software for all Koch Companies (including

INVISTA and Georgia-Pacific); 200+ customers.

. Projects (ranging from $50K to $2M) that included evaluation of

potential product, comparison to current product, pricing (including

shipping), delivery, and returns if necessary.

. Supervised 5 contractors

. Responsible for set-up and training of 8 new Buyers.

. Vendor relationships established and managed according to need and

contract requirements; specifically Dell and CDW (vendors) point of

contact and escalation.

. Have experience with RFP's, RFI's and have had input as to which would

be KBS-approved vendors.

. Tasked with documentation of processes for training and company-

specific hardware standards, meeting minutes, etc.

. Worked with Client Architecture Team to review end-of-life products and

provide evaluation units for new products.

. Maintained price page sites for all companies.

Central Bank & Trust Co.

7/2003 - 1/2005

Investment Services Assistant

. Provided assistance to Investment Services Office in an environment

that includes balancing banking and outside brokerage firm requirements.

. This position required accuracy, time-sensitive filing of

documentation, and confidentiality in all facets of the operation.

Typing, communication (phone and email), scheduling for officer, good

research skills required, with ability to put together seminars, meetings

and client appreciation functions for said officer.

. Teamwork and direct communication was imperative.

Gilliland & Hayes, PA

6/2002 - 7/2003

Legal Assistant

. Provided assistance to two attorneys that specialized in commercial

real estate, insurance and family law.

. Scheduled appointments, researched and prepared documentation.

. Ability to multi-task and change priorities in a fast-paced and

demanding environment was imperative

Agris Corporation

7/1993 - 1/2002

Project Coordinator

1999-2002

. Provided customer one point of contact during implementation of sold

project (hardware, installation, software training, consultation, special

projects).

. Participated and communicated at a strategic and tactical level,

facilitated resources, prioritized, multi-tasked and resolved customer

concerns in a manner that balanced company interest and customer

satisfaction.

(Agris Corporation continued)

Hardware Coordinator

1998-1999

. Provided accurate quotes to sales team for presentation to customer.

. Researched hardware and provided pricing to both sales staff and

hardware analysts.

. Created and provided reports to management regarding status of projects

and hardware dollars proposed on weekly and monthly basis.

. Designed hardware packages for company-wide access in Clientele

database.

Hardware Maintenance

1993-1998

. Provided hardware maintenance options to customers wishing to inquire

or purchase hardware maintenance.

. Participated in negotiation of vendor contracts providing on-site

hardware services. Built rapport with customer base of 1,200+ and

several vendors.

. Created and implemented procedures to advise customer base of change in

policies.

. I was main point of contact for all communication between customers and

vendors.

Education & Training

Mid-America Nazarene College

B.S. Economics

Market Base Management, Koch Industries

Tracom Training, Koch Industries

Supervisor/Management Course, Koch Industries

Stress Management Course, Fred Pryor Seminars

Project Management Course, Fred Pryor Seminars



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