Project Management Part-Time

A results-oriented top performer with comprehensive business, technical, and administrative expertise. Possesses a proven track record in increasing value for an organization. Driven by a passion for helping people and motivated by career advancement opportunities. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, optimizing matrixed resources, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success. Demonstrated outstanding leadership and project management abilities by successfully leading numerous engineering and business consulting projects. Crafted persuasive business plans showing new product introductions (NPI) that captivated the investment and attention of prominent high-tech companies. Track record of securing external funding and developing successful partnerships with customers, such as the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Institute of Health (NIH).

Employment History

AI Trainer May 2024- Current, Part-Time, On-line, Outliers, USA

• Create models to train artificial intelligence (AI) in the Russian language, physics, and mathematics.

Order/Project Coordinator Jun 2022- Jan 2024 Dermalogica Carson, CA

(DISABILITY OCTOBER 2023- CURRENT)

•Coordinated shipments and receiving.

•Coordinated projects in a warehouse, e.g. yearly inventorization.

•Established and coordinated team members and stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications.

•Led continuous improvement activities.

•Ensured all products were delivered to the correct recipients on time.

•Inspected deliveries to ensure they matched order and invoice criteria.

•Received and signed for deliveries.

•Processed returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items.

•Organized and stored received items in proper areas.

•Updated inventory with received items.

•Communicated with vendors regarding delays or problems.

•Maintained records of orders, delivery details, etc.

•Picked orders; Processed UPS.

•Worked overtime when required to meet the company’s strategic goals.

•Cross-trained throughout order fulfillment (different/various processing areas) to assist other departments.

•Prepared online purchase orders and restocked the warehouse according to automatic reorder levels.

•Tracked shipments using the proprietary database.

•Used RF scanners to scan parts, fill orders, package orders for shipment, and made sure orders were complete.

•Maintained assurance of correct data entry - inputting and tracking orders, computations and reports, and weekly reports.

•Processed and adjusted customer accounts for returned materials and completed paperwork documentation - Handled, sorted, and restocked products in the warehouse.

•Processed customer purchase orders and provided prompt resolution of customer issues with regard to warranty, deficiencies, and other issues.

•Processed orders for customers into the SAP system, which included regular, expedited, no-charge, and International orders.

•Completed Data Entry+ Handled confidential information+ Utilized office equipment.

•Proposed several new products for the company.

Mortgage Loan Originator/ Marketing Coordinator Jun 2021 - Mar 2023 Obsidian Financial, Melbourne, FL (Remote)

•Generated leads through networking and relationship-building.

•Analyzed financial information to determine loan eligibility.

•Guided clients through the loan application process.

•Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements.

•Closed loans promptly and efficiently.

•Conducted marketing coordination supporting the work of the marketing team and executives on projects directed at maximizing company profits and assisted with developing sales strategies and marketing campaigns.

•Coordinated marketing activities such as social media, direct cold calling, postcards, flyers, and website promotion.

Scientist/ Project Manager Jun 2018 -Jun 2021

Mica Energies Irvine, CA

•Attracted seed funding for Mica Energies.

•Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.

•Audited invoices and backups.

•Reconciled and posted receipts for cash received by various departments.

•Performed bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments.

•Provided strategic direction for the company.

•Developed business plans and supporting presentations.

•Organized meetings with potential investors.

•Led public relations activities – marketed the company via media and networking.

•Generated NDAs and term sheets and worked with a legal counselor to establish the startup and issue stocks.

•Built prototype allowing demonstration of the possibility of cell phones’ continuous charging without any charging station or plugging into the wall in 5G architecture.

•Worked on Project Plans/Scope/ Schedule/ Costs/Budgets.

•Managed changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs to keep the project management plan updated and reflective of authorized project changes.

•Facilitated creating and approving business cases and utilized historical data and expert judgment to understand project limitations.

•Managed project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned.

•Collaborated with vendors/ sub-contractors.

•Marketed the solution via the crowdsourcing platform – Start Engine.

•Orchestrated business processes; and procured materials.

Founder / Project Manager / Engineer Oct 2016 - Sep 2022

Alfa Engineering Long Beach, CA

•Managed multiple engineering and business consulting projects.

•Wrote proposals to the Government Agencies; Organized collaborations between universities and private companies.

•Sustained positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

•Led activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program, including scope, budget, and schedule. Drove continuous improvement.

•Led the execution of tasks as defined in the project management plan and actively managed project risk.

•Generated innovative ideas, developed proposal packages, and applied for funding using a small business innovative research vehicle.

•Designed ultra-efficient energy harvester working near high voltage conductors carrying AC, supporting environmental sustainability.

•Engineered nanostructured surface for photovoltaic modules covering glass to increase efficiency, providing input into energy sustainability solutions.

Scientist / Project Manager Jul 2009 - Mar 2015 Physical Optics Corporation Torrance, CA

•Generated innovative ideas that resulted in a significant amount of business (~23 mil $) with DOD, DOE, DHS, NIH and NASA.

•Prepared proposals packages

•Worked with customers, set up collaborations, and controlled vendors and subcontractors.

•Assessed projects performance to monitor the progress of the projects, identified and quantified variances, performed required corrective actions and communicated to all stakeholders.

•Conducted scientific research and development, and processed data and information.

•Developed an advanced high-resolution imaging system based on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for the F-35 program, reducing plane assembly time and cost significantly. The solution allowed automatic

profile scanning with micron resolution, generating the 3D model of the aircraft surface, and contributing to the government's goal of producing one F-35 aircraft per day.

•Coordinated projects using project management tools and processes from conception to delivery.

•Assessed project performance to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify variances, perform required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.

•Managed internal stakeholders.

•Conducted public relations and marketed POC’s products at conferences and trade shows.

Education

Master of Science, Major –Data Science (Focus: AI optimization and machine learning)

National University, San Diego, CA

Expected graduation date September 2025

School on project management and black belt Six Sigma, New Horizons, Irvine, CA July 2022 – January 2023

The courses were a preparation study for the PMP certification and Six Sigma black belt. I will readily obtain the PMP certification and/or Six Sigma black belt if it benefits the role I am applying for.

MBA- Strategy and Management Apr 2017 - Jun 2019 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Science (Summa Cum Laude) Physics and Mathematics Jun 1996- July 1998

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Moscow, Russia

Awards

Department of Rehabilitation Grant 2022 POC Recognition Award 2010

MARCO Inventor Recognition Award 2006 UCLA Scholarship 2000-2006

FNAL Fellowship 1994

Community Involvement

Help to feed homeless people in the church regularly. Volunteer for the annual Long Beach Pride Parade and Long Beach LGBTQ Center. Participate in local community development and events and donate resources. Help to clean California's beautiful beaches from trash.

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