Project Manager Executive Assistant

ROSE LIVINGSTON SANCHEZ

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S EN I O R L EVE L A SSISTA N T / P ROJ E C T M ANAGE R

Outcome-oriented Senior Level Executive Assistant and Project Manager with diverse functional and industry

experience including Education and Human Resources consulting. Creative problem solver, adaptable and flexible

with strong organizational skills. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Adept at

balancing creativity with well developed analytical aptitude. Highly ethical with ability to handle details of a

confidential and critical nature. Detail-oriented and resourceful team player with the ability to manage competing

priorities while maintaining focus on goals and objectives.

AR E A S EX P E R T I S E

OF

CLIENT RELATIONS – MARKETING – EVENT COORDINATION – GRAPHIC DESIGN – INTERNET RESEARCH – ONBOARDING – PURCHASING &

N EGOTIATION – M ULTI SITE OPERATION – CAREER T RANSITION CONSULTING – B UDGET M ANAGEMENT – STRONG T ECHNICAL SKILLS –

WEBINARS & T RAINING

P ROFESS I O N A L E XPER I E N C E

CURTISS GROUP INTERNATIONAL – Sunrise, FL 1998 to 2013

Privately owned Career Partners International firm providing corporate retained Talent Management consulting.

Career Partners International has 60+ partner firms with 182 offices in 45 countries.

D IRECTOR O PERATIONS A DMIN ISTRAT I ON (2010 TO 2013)

OF A ND

Held broad-spectrum management responsibility with a particular emphasis on client relations and marketing.

Coordinated with CEO and strategic partners to increase core business profitability and improve service levels for

t hree locations across the state of Florida. Managed daily operations including career transition programs (individual

and group) and executive coaching programs for senior leaders.

Identified, developed and directed the implementation of new program offerings.

Assisted CEO in reviewing, refining and developing the strategy and direction of the company.

Managed budget, staff, calendar and facilities to support organizational finance and operation goals.

In charge of leading and motivating adjunct consultants and management team.

Assisted with development of business plans and preparing comprehensive business reports.

C LIENT R ELATIONS SPECIAL P ROJECTS M ANAGER (2005 TO 2010)

A ND

Client-focused relationship manager, dedicated to exceeding client expectations, maintaining strong, fruitful working

relationships with customers to gain their trust and respect. Also responsible for managing large scale projects.

Provided leadership for multiple location downsizings on the national level, with single point-of-service support.

Led the oversight and hands-on management of major projects such as the set-up and ongoing administration of

career transition centers, plant closings and a wide variety of large-scale corporate restructurings involving staff

reductions in excess of 300 employees.

Personally delivered career transition program services providing counseling and support for senior executives,

managers and staff of the firm’s client corporations.

Planned and developed webinars and marketing materials to promote new program offerings.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (1998 TO 2005)

Responsible for performing highly diversified administrative duties in support of the CEO. Supported all facets of

talent management consulting. Acted as corporate liaison to partner firms and client companies. Responsible for

coordination of referrals, internal system administration, and project management. Duties also included maintaining

calendar, scheduling and coordinating on and off-site meetings and training sessions, as well as managing travel

arrangements. Composed and edited correspondence, resumes, and spreadsheets.

Significantly reduced annual operating cost and improved firm’s professional image through in-house creation of

electronic newsletters, event and meeting announcements and invitations, as well as customized marketing

materials and firm publications.

Managed strategic onboarding process providing information, training, mentoring and coaching to adjunct

consultants and administrative support staff.

R OSE L IVINGSTON SANCHEZ

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N OVA SOUTHEASTERN U NIVERSITY – Davie, FL 1997 to 1998

Largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast

ADMIN ISTRAT IVE ASSISTANT T O ASSOCIATE DEAN, SHEPARD BROAD LAW CENTER

Provided administrative support to the Associate Dean of the Law Center, as well as the Director of International

Programs. Responsibilities included front line assistance to students.

Designed and maintained database for the Caracas Summer Abroad program. Developed reporting system to

provide information from point of inquiry through participation. Marketed program to prospective students.

Assisted Associate Dean with organization and evaluation of winter hooding ceremony and commencement

ceremony for graduating law students, and proctored final exams.

T HE J OHNS H OPKINS U NIVERSI TY – Baltimore, MD 1989 to 1995

Institute for Policy Studies

P ROJECT C OORDINATOR

Promoted after one year from Executive Assistant to position of Project Coordinator. Reported to the Governor’s

Director of a statewide dropout prevention program. Responsibilities included administration of $300,000 state and

federal grants, multi- agency coordination, and training and supervision of administrative assistant.

Organized statewide training sessions including selection of venue and analyzing equipment, lodging and catering

needs for approximately 100 teachers and administrators. Delivered training on new policies and procedures.

Identified and disseminated information on best practices to Local Education Agencies and Service Delivery Areas.

Assisted with development and administration of business/education partnership project.

Served as liaison to the Governor’s office, State Board of Education, Local Education Agencies, and Service

Delivery Areas.

Planned and organized successful annual statewide awards dinner with 300 attendees.

Received award from the Department of Labor for contributions to the statewide dropout prevention program.

PR O F E S S I O N A L PR O F I L E

UNDERGRADUATE COURSEWORK

Education

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

PURCHASING N EGOTIATION

Training AND

M ICROSOFT OFFICE

Technical

(Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Word)

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