Project Management and Administrative Services Manager

JULIET SAMARKOS

**** ******* ****** *******, ******* 34677 727-***-****

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SUMMARY

A results-driven and resourceful project management professional with diverse expertise encompassing marketing strategy development/management, project leadership, budget planning, trade show and event planning, and office operations. Proven aptitude in working closely with cross-functional teams and senior management to identify and implement strategies to improve project effectiveness. Experienced in providing sales team support in relation to marketing. An accomplished and focused producer, who utilizes strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills to work with key stakeholders to complete complex tasks and redefine expectations.

EXPERIENCE

WELBILT, New Port Richey, Florida

Project Manager II, 2018-2020

Led management, coordination, and execution of projects. Identified and directed project dependencies and critical path. Identified and managed cross-functional teams and monitored resources needed to achieve project goals. Developed full-scale project plans and scheduled project timelines and milestones. Drafted and submitted budget proposals and recommended subsequent budget changes as necessary.

Improved operational manufacturing, overhead, and logistics savings and efficiencies in Spanish facilities.

Reduced overhead costs of two offices through relocation.

Formalized implementation plan for product lines with strategic supplier.

ENSTAR (US) / CRANMORE (US), St. Petersburg, Florida

Administrative Services Manager, 2015-2018

Oversaw tracking and billing as well as measuring employee performance and producing annual budgets. Worked closely with multiple intercompany departments to coordinate timely production of reports, etc. to meet global deadlines. Supervised subordinate assistant in day-to-day performance of job as well as provided guidance to administrative staff/assistants in ten other U.S. offices. Reviewed corporate policies with senior management team prior to distribution and implementation. Served as crisis coordinator for Crisis Management Team (CMT). Met deadlines efficiently, resolved problems independently, and used initiative to improve processes and meet organizational objectives.

Assisted with US and local office based project management

Collaborated with newly appointed Travel Coordinator in the introduction and rollout of global travel program.

Ensured updated U.S. travel policy complied with revised global travel policy.

ENSTAR (US) / CRANMORE (US), St. Petersburg, Florida

Executive Assistant to President and CEO, 2010-2015

Coordinated day-to-day office operations to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budgets. Worked in conjunction with accounting department to produce invoices and follow up with outstanding receivable reports. Prepared correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports. Organized all marketing materials utilized globally.

Collaborated with web designer to modernize Cranmore’s global website.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENSTAR (US) / CRANMORE (US), St. Petersburg, Florida, Executive Assistant to Chief Administration Officer, 2006-2010. Built revenue reports and client invoicing. Generated monthly financial reports and monitored employee productivity. Oversaw all client billing and follow-up of outstanding accounts receivable. Ensured current client agreements. Supervised purchase order process. Evaluated, negotiated, and directed new/existing vendor contracts. Prepared marketing presentations. Aided in formalizing controls and maintaining proper compliance procedures. Developed and maintained user documentation.

SITECH, INC., St. Petersburg, Florida, Marketing Director, 1999-2001. Created annual business plan for new and existing products. Aided in development of marketing strategies. Conducted competitive analysis annually. Researched competitor activity in target markets. Developed and implemented departmental performance measurement procedures for budgeting and marketing campaign effectiveness in order to measure increased market share, increased sales, number of leads generated, and expense reductions. Supported all aspects of sales process. Customized sales proposals and RFQs. Contributed to design of marketing materials such as brochures and CDs. Coordinated direct-mail campaigns.

MONEY ADVISORS GROUP, Tampa, Florida, Marketing Director, 1999. Planned, designed, and oversaw the execution of all marketing-related activities. Created marketing plans to uncover new opportunities and increase sales and profits within budget guidelines. Identified business opportunities to help achieve corporate goals and objectives. Designed and produced all multimedia-related projects, such as web design, data extraction/entry, and all other web-related responsibilities. Coordinated seminars and special events.

TECH DATA CORPORATION, Clearwater, Florida, Senior Sales Associate, 1996-1999. Implemented sales skills such as cross-selling, add-on selling, price negotiation, and closing techniques to reach attainment of goals and maintain profitability. Oversaw continuing education, customer partnering, customer service, and sales ability. Performed inbound and outbound sales calls to quote prices and placed orders for products and services to ensure daily and quarterly sales goals met. Informed customers of new services or promotions offered. Aided in developing/training new sales associates to handle day-to-day sales functions.

EDUCATION

STETSON UNIVERSITY, DeLand, Florida

B.B.A., Marketing, 1995

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

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