Joseph B. Adduci, PMP, MPM

**** ***** ***** ****** ********, Illinois 60084 Phone: 847-***-****

E-mail: ad21iz@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/josephadduci

Career Summary

I have more than 20 years of experience in project management, having worked across various industries such as publishing, packaging, printing, medical, non-profit, finance, and media. I have developed strong problem-solving, communication, and multi-project coordination skills through my work. My track record shows that I can adapt to modern technologies, implement processes, develop procedures, and address challenges head-on in a constantly changing marketplace.

Professional Experience

Hogrefe Publishing Corporation, Newburyport, MA April 2023-August 2023

Senior Project Manager Assessment and Development Team

I managed multiple publishing projects, created precise timelines and budgets, collaborated with cross-functional team members, and reviewed, and updated publication materials for data collection in the U.S. markets. I have also managed print production, developed training and support materials for Clinical Examiners, created effective budgets, executed sampling plans to ensure project goals and timelines were met, and administered multiple psychological assessments to children for various data collection projects.

Producers National Corporation, Niles, IL June 2022-November 2022

Senior Project Manager Operational Excellence and Strategic Initiatives Team

As a project manager, it is imperative to create and maintain project plans that align with the Producers National Corporation Operating model. Collaborate assertively with stakeholders to manage project dependencies, risks, and issues that may negatively impact the project. I also managed multiple stakeholders and vendors efficiently to drive project objectives. Conduct project reviews regularly and communicate status assertively to all stakeholders. I kept a watchful eye on critical path tasks and areas of concern. Assess the project portfolio and communicate any risks assertively. Conduct postmortems and maintain lesson-learned inputs for continuous and assertive improvement of the project management framework.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL June 2020-May 2022

Education Project Manager Education and Curriculum Planning Team

In an agile environment, we work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver maximum value to our customers and constituents, using Jira for sprint work in two-week time capsules. We manage high-level deliverables for our clients, internal team, and membership by meeting our high-level milestone dates using Jira technology. We also utilize MS-Project and Power BI. I take charge of guiding my colleagues and co-workers to meet program and organizational goals. It is my responsibility to communicate project status and issues to internal staff members daily, ensuring that we stay on track and deliver quality results.

Riverside Insights, Itasca, IL 2018-June 2020

Senior Project Manager Contract Operations Team

I have experience working collaboratively in an agile environment with cross-functional teams to deliver value to our customers and constituents. My responsibilities have included managing high-level deliverables for our clients across Riverside Insights, our customers, and our vendors by meeting our milestone dates and managing resources across the organization using MS Project, Smartsheet, and Office 365. I have been able to maintain high customer satisfaction with the Riverside internal team and manage multiple state contracts that administer online, and paper/pencil assessments mandated by their state laws.

In addition, I have experience creating a new PMO office from the ground up with senior leadership to establish a Program Management Center of Excellence while providing program management expertise to internal Riverside team members. This has enabled them to maintain their focus on main milestone tasks that have been completed within the project management life cycle, abiding by the PMBOK and adhering to the Project Management Institute’s best practices.

As an SME, I have also performed UAT for the new ERP system (Oracle NetSuite) that we launched in July 2019 after carving out the SAP platform for procurement, invoicing, quotes, opportunities, and invoicing to our customers.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Rolling Meadows, IL 2011-2018

Project Manager Global Supply Chain Division

I managed deliverables for multiple functional teams across HMH and external vendors while achieving and exceeding operational goals within an approved operating budget. I ensured high customer satisfaction with the HMH services by utilizing cross-departmental resources using Salesforce, SAP, MS-Project, and Smartsheet. I managed multiple state contracts and diocesan programs while maintaining project lifecycle best practices and managing contract and vendor/client satisfaction daily.

I guided colleagues and co-workers to meet program and organizational goals and championed organization goals to work together to deliver promised goods and services to our clients. My role involved providing project management expertise to Riverside, which allowed team members to focus on main milestone tasks that are always complete within the project life cycle. I was responsible for invoicing all external clients using SAP for all billing, credits, and invoicing.

RR Donnelley, Chicago, IL 2010-2011

Project Manager Graphics Management Division

I have an unsurpassed understanding of review systems in corrugated packaging and design. My ability to forecast, prioritize, multitask, and make informed data-driven decisions under tight deadlines is outstanding. You are also a data analytics and measurement expert. I am a master at determining if QA review is necessary for all products and identifying, applying, and socializing lessons learned. I also have successfully managed various corrugated packaging projects and ensured on-time and within-budget completion while effectively communicating project status and issues to internal staff members.

I am highly skilled in monitoring vendor performance, providing feedback to senior management on lessons learned, and strategically placing vendors on the Preferred Vendor Listing, and have a proven record of sending RFQs for packaging product bidding, managing costs, expediting invoices, and forecasting sales in the SAP system. I have also managed the production of corrugated packaging products and sub-components with multiple internal plants.

I am also an expert in monitoring job progress, conferring with manufacturing operations on counts and final runs, and ensuring that the final product meets customer requirements and company standards. My ability to facilitate kick-off and status meetings with internal staff and vendors to ensure project success is second to none.

Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Chicago, IL 2007-2009

Production Coordinator ADP Division

As a production coordinator, my responsibilities included coordinating production services for multiple projects with both internal staff and external suppliers. I managed various print production projects to ensure that they were completed within time constraints and budget.

To ensure that the production process ran smoothly, I also monitored the performance of production sources and provided input for further training. I led weekly project status meetings with external vendors and recommended viable solutions to internal team members.

In addition, I developed and reviewed bid packages, purchase orders. and processed invoices. I assisted in the selection of external vendors by evaluating their qualifications and pricing, and ultimately selecting the most qualified vendor with the best pricing. To ensure that all projects were completed within budgetary requirements, I managed costs and served as a departmental liaison. I had a strong understanding of review systems and forecasting and was able to prioritize and manage multiple jobs in a demanding environment while making informed, data-driven decisions under tight deadlines. I was competent in data, analytics, and measurement. I had experience with determining if an Editorial Quality Check was required for all products, and identifying, applying, and socializing lessons learned.

The Society of Actuaries, Schaumburg, IL 1999-2007

Desktop Publishing Coordinator Communications Department

I managed an annual design budget of $250,000 and was responsible for controlling budgets for all print and online publishing projects. I created and executed master project schedules for all incoming projects and maintained external communications with outside editors for future publications to ensure adequate production time to complete each project.

I was also responsible for performing layout, print production, mailing, and distribution of various publications to all section members. These projects had a print budget of $5,000-$10,000 within a 2-week window.

education

MPM, Project Management ● Keller Graduate School of Management ● Lincolnshire, IL

BA, Communications, Business Administration Minor ● Eastern Illinois University ● Charleston, IL

AA, Liberal Arts ● William Rainey Harper College ● Palatine, IL

certifications and memberships

Project Management Professional (PMP) ● PMP Number 1699227 ● Attained 3/11/14

Project Management Institute (PMI) ● PMI Member ID Number 2349206 ● Attained 3/26/12

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