Sandra R. Marek

**** ******* ***** ** ****** OH *4256 440-***-**** acx47e@r.postjobfree.com

Project Management

Detail-oriented, innovative Project Manager / Project Coordinator noted for superior organizational and problem solving skills.

Strong communication skills verbally, in writing, and listening.

Customer service and sales driven. I think like an owner.

Effective management skills by focusing on defined outputs, establishing direction, and providing resources, support, and solutions.

Ability to analyze large quantities of data and contracts and accurately identify the most relative and important pieces.

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, proficient in various Macintosh applications, knowledge of Quickbooks, as well as a variety of ERP’s/SAP, CRM’s and cloud based applications.

Professional Experience

PROJECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST- August 2016 to Present – Contract Position

Cargill-Salt (Azule Agency), Akron, Ohio

Assist with the audit, re-organization and management of employee personnel files, I-9 records and other documents and records, as aligned to company and federal retention schedules for the HR and EHS departments.

Review files to ensure their completeness and make the necessary corrections by identifying inaccurate documents, research missing documents, and by the removal and disposal of non-essential material. Inventory, report and seek resolution on files and any document issues.

Compile and prepare a variety of confidential reports, statistics, spreadsheets, pivot charts, and correspondence.

Coordinate the recruitment process to include online postings, advertising, preparing applicant files for review, scheduling interviews, facilitating applicant testing sessions and associated correspondence.

Insure applicant tracking and recruitment files are properly maintained with essential information for compliance with company and federal guidelines and regulations.

Provide a wide variety of administrative support services to facility staff and department management as requested.

DIGITAL SALES & MARKETING STRATEGIST - June 2014 to February 2016

Creativedge Marketing, Strongsville, Ohio

Sales, development, management and monitoring of a proprietary, proven, multi-step system (online & offline) to help customers build a 5-star reputation and local online presence authority. Marketed their reputation and online presence by way of the proprietary process to deliver more customers to businesses while at the same time constantly working to strengthen their online authority.

Define, track, analyze, and report on metrics and analytics to customers.

Create, edit, update, connect, blog and share digital video, images, text, and graphics across websites, listing sites and various social media platforms.

Create strategy and content for web presence and outreach.

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DIRECTOR OF CATERING - July 2011 to August 2013

The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant & Event Center, Chippewa Lake, Ohio

Established a functioning sales & catering office from the ground up. Instituted departmental procedures, policies, all catering documents, electronic customer database and more.

Instituted all sales efforts that had previously not been in place by cold calling and creating and maintaining customer files and relationships.

Managed the development of strategic marketing plans that drove catering revenues. Managed the company's reactive and proactive catering sales efforts in addition to researching competitor's sales strategies to identify ways to increase catering revenues.

Maintained successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment marketing ideas and developed deployment strategies to continue to grow business.

Served as authority on sales processes and sales contracts and functioned as the leader of the company's catering sales department.

Supervised banquet staff to ensure successful project execution and deployment, in addition to adherence to all system processes and company standards.

Served the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services to meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building relationships and loyalty.

Managed the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the catering sales process and/or on site event.

PROJECT MANAGER / RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION - November 2005 to September 2010

Mr. Handyman of Summit County, Fairlawn, Ohio

Worked closely with the client from the start of each project to ensure project scope and vision.

Planned and scheduled project timelines, tracked project deliverables and managed project budget.

Collaborated with architects, construction crew, and suppliers to ensure feasibility of each project.

Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.

Processed change orders and progress payments.

Prepared and submitted project estimates to clients.

PROJECT COORDINATOR / CAPITAL EQUIPMENT – March 1999 to June 2004

Anderson International Corp., Cleveland, Ohio

Responsible for charting, tracking and expediting all capital equipment purchases for domestic and international clients regarding contract specs, design, engineering, technical, and manufacturing requirements for an OEM.

Coordinated with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of auxiliary equipment based on client specifications and quality standards.

Generated and closely monitored project costs and provided information for management to maintain profitable margins.

Conferred with clients, management, engineering, and other staff regarding engineering specifications, manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations through project charting and tracking.

Education

Cuyahoga Valley JVS - Brecksville, OH North Royalton High School - No Royalton, OH

Culinary Arts - Technical Degree - GPA 3.8 General Studies

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