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Nikki K Pieczynski

NIKKI K PIECZYNSKI 2MA,PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, DASM (SCRUM MASTER)

**** **** ***** ****, ********* 11 • Oshkosh, WI 54901 • 906-***-**** • ad3zs9@r.postjobfree.com SKILLS

Leadership Business Development Strategic Planning Microsoft Office Google Docs Project Management

Event Planning Account Management Training

Marketing Conflict Management Measurable Deliverables and KPI’s Negotiation Customer Service Effective Communication Collaboration

EXPERIENCE

SCHOOL SPECIALTY

Merchandising Assistant 2023 to Current

• Creates accurate and complete engineering change orders (ECO’s) for supplier/item information to ensure Oracle is updated accordingly.

• Obtains all item data, including standard images and copy from suppliers and maintains all necessary Oracle fields. Provides necessary information for supporting necessary system data platforms.

• Reconciles item data to maintain accuracy.

• Maintains active components within Bill of Materials.

• Maintains data to track cost, status, and supplier profiles.

• Resolves inquiries/issues with product by working with Merchandise Manager.

• Assist Merchandise Manager in tracking Supplier Agreements and returning signed copies to suppliers.

• Works with Merchandise Managers in areas such as supplier maintenance and communication, new product submissions, assortment evaluations, new product development, competitive assortment and pricing research, supplier meetings, etc.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GROUP

Fractional Project Coordinator, Oshkosh 2021 to Current

• Managed back office project functions for a Five Star resort by creating and updating project plans in Microsoft Project. This included managing deadlines and workflows and facilitating meetings and appointments.

• Modified project plans based upon resource availability and updated project manager on Gantt chart deliverables.

• Documented property management enhancement requirements based upon most effective ways to leverage existing application enhancements without complete solution replacement.

• Performed project budgeting and timeline forecasting based upon seasonal resource constraints.

• Managed task lists for various projects.

GROUND ROUND (UNDER BEST WESTERN)

Manager & Special Event Coordinator, Oshkosh 2020 to 2022

• Improved efficiency, sequence of service, order expediting and table-turn times in all dining outlets to increase number of guests served daily with zero additional labor or overhead costs.

• Established mandatory customer service training program for all customer-facing employees. Boosted guest satisfaction scores within 6 months of program launch.

• Developed and enhanced new business offerings for business, private parties, and special events for restaurant, hotel, and banquets.

• Acted as the face of the company for social media sites and promoted the business outside of work.

• Conceptualized and coordinated special events to increase sales company wide.

• Worked directly with the vendors to coordinate marketing events to promote new products and drive sales.

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• Partnered with bartenders to create and introduce signature cocktails and gourmet appetizer menu that increased bar revenue.

• Managed the Human Resource aspect of the business through recruiting, initial training, and continuous development.

• Managed a team of 6 supervisors with an additional 12+ service employees (incl. Cashiers/greeters, servers, bartenders, cooks, hosts, and server assistants), delegating responsibilities in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Scheduled staff appropriately to business volume to provide maximum quality services at minimum expense.

• Trained staff on proper policy, procedures, and rules for the use of equipment used in the restaurant, housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, and office. Communicated job duties and policies to employees to drive\provide excellent service.

• Executed opening/closing duties including: financial reports, preparation of deposits, and verifying staff accuracy.

• Managed all incoming cash and prepared nightly deposits and prepared end of day and weekly reports

• Maintained systems and procedures designed to monitor and regulate bar/food/labor costs. Hurley K-12 School District

Pre K-9 LD/EBD/OHI Teacher 1998 to 2016

• Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs) for students’ educational, physical, and social development.

• Collaborated with other teachers that provided instruction to special education students to ensure that the students received appropriate support

• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs

• Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula

• Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

• Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence

• Administered standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpreted results to determine students’ strengths and needs.

• Attended staff meetings and served on committees as required. EDUCATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE-PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, DASM (SCRUM MASTER) NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – MARQUETTE, MI

• Master’s Degree - Administration

• Supervisor and Director of Special Education

SILVER LAKE COLLEGE – MANITOWOC, WI

• Master’s Degree - Teacher Leadership

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STEVENS POINT, WI

• LD/EBD Certification

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – EAU CLAIRE, WI

• BS Elementary Education

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