TAMMY JO MERELLO

Odenton, Maryland

Cell#: 443-***-****

Email: ad3qe6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications:

● Over 20 years of administrative experience.

● Worked under direction of the Eastern Division Present of Safeway Stores Inc.

● Able to work with short timeline and under pressure.

● Computer skills, with the ability to learn.

● Detailed oriented and passionate with whatever I am assigned.

● Business frame of mind with integrity and confidentiality. Professional Experience:

CCS Presentation Systems Inc.,

Assistant Project Manager (February 2022 to Present)

• Assist Project Manager in managing, directing, and controlling all phases of projects

• Schedule install team and subcontractors

• Ensure installation team has accurate information regarding site access, client contact info, scope, equipment, and materials.

• Hold internal and client meetings to discuss projects.

• Review and approve subcontractor and any equipment rental invoices.

• Coordinate with warehouse for product staging

• Review timecards for installers, engineering, and Project Manager. Correct job and task information when necessary

• Visit job sites to confirm readiness when needed

• Prepare job binders and upload completed information at end of job. Afterwards, job is sent for billing.

• Prepare weekly install project reports for Thursday meeting. Ensure project install timelines are updated.

• Work with Temp Companies to coordinate staff when needed and approve timecards.

• Ensure all closeout documents and programming are uploaded. Software used is Basecamp/Acumatica

CCS Presentation Systems Inc.,

Office Manager (February 2017 to February 2022)

• Organized and relocated office

• Review and monitor all audio/video sales packets

• Process Change Orders

• Work with vendors/customers on backorders

• Request deposits from customers

• Request and work with purchase orders and billing

• Schedule and attend weekly project meetings

• Schedule installs with warehouse and project manager

• Prepare job binder and archive

• Coordinate and monitor office operations

• Setup and conduct interviews

• Interview and process new hires

• Maintain employee files

• Maintain and report petty cash

• Record checks (JHA EPS SmartPay)

• Establish training guidelines on software used

• Train existing and new hires on software and policy/procedures

• Organize, design fliers and bags for trade shows

• Software: Acumatica, Jetbuilt and Basecamp

Retail Merchandising Solutions Inc., (RMSI) Eastern Division Crofton, MD Hiring Coordinator (September 2015 to February 2017)

• Oversee all recruiting activity within the Eastern Division (DE, FL, MD, VA, DC)

• Maintained accurate files for job openings.

• Maintain RMSI careers website.

• Coordinate calendar for all advertising and ad placements on job boards.

• Screen, interview and hire applicants.

• Organize appointments to conduct job fairs throughout Eastern Division.

• Trian District Manager and Team Leads on HR policies.

• Verify I-9 compliance.

• Monitor employee retention, 90% rate.

• Setup travel arrangements for Team Leads.

Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division Lanham, MD

Department Specialist GMHBC (January 2015 to September 2015)

• Trained and monitored new Department Specialists to make working adjustments as needed for timely accurate completion of work.

• Worked with vendors to establish financial contracts.

• Assist with total store customer service.

• Collect data/information for department to utilize in special projects or reports.

• Reviews information/data to make decisions within defined guidelines.

• Pricing data input weekly utilizing RTPP (Real Time Promotion Planning) software programs.

• Review and edit weekly sale ads for accuracy.

• Prepared PowerPoint slides for weekly merchandising broadcasts to retail management.

• Coordinate special programs and events.

• Appointed Eastern Division Gift Card Champion.

Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division Lanham, MD

Safeway’s Companies Employee Association (SCEA) Coordinator (April 2014 - January 2015)

• Maintained checking account in excess of $400,000.

• Negotiated contracts for events.

• Increased membership 10% (3 months) by establishing a training and educational campaign.

• Worked with HR to recruit new store employees.

• Established a weekly notification to all members and non-members utilizing multiple mediums: signage, flyers, interoffice mail, emails, store notes and store portal.

• Upgraded Safeway Employee home page with a SCEA website links for easy access at store level.

• Strengthened vendor participation to offer members improved discounted pricing on events.

• Accurately maintain monthly financial banking books and inventory. Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division Lanham, MD

Center of Store/Premium Coordinator (2012 - 2013)

• Created instructional training book detailing the new corporate marketing and merchandising concept.

• Established a step-by-step Center of Store project guide for Store Management, Space Planning and Construction staff.

• Organized and conducted meetings at store level during the onset of projects to explain scope of work and prepare all individuals involved with the project.

• During projects, monitored construction progress and certified completion in accordance to corporate established guidelines.

• Worked with corporate advertising to create promotional and advertising plans. Once completed, was responsible for informing store level personnel to ensure adequate inventory and staffing levels to support promotions.

• Completed and certified 26 stores.

Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division Lanham, MD

Life Style Coordinator (2005 - 2012)

• Received corporate training for new Life Style store concept design.

• Coordinated and monitored projects from ground breaking to grand opening.

• Compiled and organized information to provide support for Project Managers, Field Engineers, General Superintendents and Upper Management.

• Organized and conducted weekly meetings to review status on all aspects of project: fixture diagrams, design, construction, merchandising, space planning, advertising, and security.

• Created a “Life Style Concept” training guide to serve as reference during store transition to new Life Style concept.

• Produced weekly punch-out list for; construction, project manager and general contractor to monitor timelines and scheduled completion.

• Organized and conducted advertisement meetings at store level to inform and prepare store management teams of the 6 to 52 weeks of special advertisement and promotions.

• Establish and ordered store level signage to support and advertise grand opening promotions.

• Setup and facilitated new store pep rally meetings designed to welcome new employees.

• Recruit, train, and certified employees for Sales Specialists positions to conduct in-store events.

• (Taste of Safeway) designed to educate customers on our line of quality private label brands.

• Organized, scheduled, and managed an average of 25 sales specialists during grand opening events.

• Monitored and tracked sales of private label brands during Taste of Safeway events.

• Worked with real-estate and Public Affair Departments to organize new store opening celebrations attended by up to 700 invites including corporate management and public officials.

• Designed Safeway reusable shopping bags and commemorative wine glasses as giveaways during opening celebrations.

• Completed 24 new stores and 77 remodel stores.

Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division Lanham, MD

Pharmacy Operations / Pharmacy Administrative, Recruiter and Instructor (1998 - 2005)

• Conducted periodic audits to monitor pharmacy compliance of Safeway policies and procedures, as well as, federal and state laws.

• Coordinated, monitored and setup new store pharmacy departments including ordering of; equipment, files, licenses and permits.

• Managed new corporate/federal pharmacy program rollouts and patient care programs (HIPAA and health expos).

• Received corporate training for rollout of new Pharmacy Department PDX software.

• Facilitated training of pharmacy staff; Technician Training, PDX, Signature Capture, Superior Service.

• Organized and conducted monthly presentations for pharmacy department manager meetings.

• Provided National Board Certification training to 500+ pharmacy technicians.

• Interviewed and hired pharmacy technicians as needed for new stores or hiring needs.

• Recipient of Safeway’s Employee of the Year in 2003.

• Pharmacy Technician National Certification in 2003. Safeway Store #4114 Pharmacy Technician (1995 - 1998)

• Filled medications; i.e., Prescription data input, counting, bottling, and labeling

• Inputting patient information into PDX

• Monitored and maintained inventory of medications and supplies. Safeway Store #4114 Bakery/Deli Clerk (1993 - 1994)

• Conducted daily operations of a service Bakery/Deli clerk; customer service, packaging, stocking of product and cleaning of department and equipment. GRW/IDEAS INC. (Government Contractor) Greenbelt, MD Technical Illustrator and Provisioner (1980 - 1990) TSSI Clearance (Top Secret Special Intelligence)

• Illustrated fixture diagrams, schematics, and flow charts for military training manuals.

• Ensured technical illustrations and manuals complied with NSA and DOD guidelines. Education/Certification

Licensed Notary

Social Media Certification at Anne Arundel Community College Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Technical Drafting Vocational

Accounting I, II, III, Business Courses, and Computer Aided Drafting Prince George's Community College and Anne Arundel Community College

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