Manager Project

KERRY A. GLAVAN

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A Senior-level Project Manager intimately versed in the full lifecycle execution of large-scale, multi-million dollar projects for industry-leading clients using cross-functional team leadership, vendor management, supply chain and deadline management expertise.

Project Management Operations Management Client Relations Quality Control Profit Growth

Vendor Management Process Improvements Overhead Reduction New Business Development

Problem Resolution Deadline Management Staff Management Negotiations Print Production

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Quality-focused Leader with numerous successes in planning, directing, and completing intricate projects on time and as much as 10% below budget, cementing customer loyalty by consistently shattering expectations.

Broad industry experience encompassing the entertainment, flooring, consumer goods, packaging, cosmetic, lighting, printing management, and electronics sectors.

Exceptional negotiator forging profitable strategic alliances with vendors throughout the United States and Asia to capture measurable cost reductions and grow profits. Proficient in finance/project budget management.

Highly accountable manager capably motivating and securing top performance from team members while impacting operational productivity & efficiency through process improvements, effective SOPs, and workflow optimization.

Select Projects: Directed projects for BEHR PAINT on behalf of the HOME DEPOT paint department. Upgraded MARTHA STEWART retail fixtures for K-MART stores along with ESTEE LAUDER cosmetics displays.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE/CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL, Laurence Harbor, New Jersey 2009-Present

Execute key projects for a broad client base in industries ranging from medical devices and retail sales to point of purchase/sale services. Establish marketing strategies and provide retail solutions for customer directives.

Coordinated cost estimates, packaging, vendor selection, internal production/engineering functions, printing programs for customers, and final delivery of program to client. Liaison with marketing, sales, and operations.

Key Accomplishment: Lowered project expenses by 15%-20% by producing and optimizing operating systems related to purchasing, project management, customer & sales service, vendor operations, and work flow systems.

PROJECT OPERATIONS MANAGER 2008-2009

PROMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Brooklyn, New York

Handpicked to transform cosmetics, fixtures, and point of purchase displays using recognized operations expertise before being tapped to lead project management for major cosmetic account clients.

Planned and completed short- and long-term operations strategies and production functions as part of project management accountabilities. Leveraged proficiencies in resource allocation, comprehensive full lifecycle development, feasibility studies, requirements, analysis, ROI, business plan, design, testing, and implementation.

Contracted with new vendors offering higher efficiency and quality products, slashing expenditures while elevating product quality and manufacturing uptimes.

Teamed with internal divisions as necessary to achieve corporate and client objectives, including Marketing & Brand Management, Product Development, Supply Chain, Sales, and IT.

Oversaw printing operations for the cosmetic account clients; Estee Lauder, Lancome, Armani, to name a few.

Partnered with Asian suppliers to achieve measurable cost savings on electronic display components.

Key Accomplishment: Boosted profits by >5% after establishing and integrating standard operating procedures into daily workflow, impacting processes from order entry to product delivery.

Key Accomplishment: Overhauled quality control protocols for received, in-process, and completed products, sharpening operational efficiency by >15% and yielding a steep drop in field defects and complaints.

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OPERATIONS PRODUCTION MANAGER 2007-2008

TAURUS DISPLAY Moorestown, New Jersey

Selected as a senior-level leader originate and grow operations for the fixtures and permanent display product line.

Led project management, print production, estimating, procurement, production planning, tool, and quality control functions.

Key Accomplishment: Executed a major display initiative, including the printing operations for an industry-leading client from initial production planning to impeccable on-time product delivery at 10% below budget.

Key Accomplishment: Helmed in-store fixture projects for key stakeholders in the entertainment industry, including SONY and INGRAM ENTERTAINMENT along with end-aisle displays for high-profile clients such as BLACK & DECKER and HOME DEPOT.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2006-2007

ART GUILD Thorofare, New Jersey

Arranged the production and delivery of large-scale flooring fixtures for top clients, accountably spearheading production for multi-million dollar programs from budget management to timely delivery.

Created an official quality control manual as the manager of internal and external operations.

Managed and directed printing operations.

Assembled an international vendor base, generating consistent schedules and reporting processes to foster client

communications.

TRANS WORLD MARKETING, East Rutherford, New Jersey 1988-1999/2003-2005

VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS 2003-2005

VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT 2001-2003

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 1988-1999

Jump-started and capitalized on new business development opportunities after revamping operations as the new appointee within the role. Managed multi-sized projects, research & development, pre-production, and IT.

Fueled a 20% jump in bottom line growth by using suppliers in Asia to customize display and fixture programs as specified by client requirements.

Key Accomplishment: Pioneered a comprehensive production quality control program, lowering product defects by 15%.

Key Accomplishment: Guided a cross-functional team in the execution of a $25M project for a national paint manufacturer, its initiative ever, routinely achieving all production and delivery deadlines.

Key Accomplishment: Hiked profits by 8% annually, yielding $2.5M+ in new revenue through broad-based alliances with vendors and contract manufacturers. Plummeted intra-freight costs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager, HMG Worldwide Instore Marketing, Inc., New York, New York (2000-2001) Group Leader/Senior Project Manager, Transworld Marketing, East Rutherford, New Jersey, (1988-1999)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY Teaneck, New Jersey

AFFILIATIONS/TECHNICAL SKILLS

Certified Project, Program and Portfolio Managers, Global Project Management, Project Management Networking Group, Executive Suite

Microsoft Project/Excel/Word, Epicor, Project Scheduler, Visual Manufacturing, Agile Project Management

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