Manager Project

PATRICIA I. JOHNSON

***** *. ****** **** **. Grayslake, IL 847-***-**** ********.*********@*****.*** FINANCIAL FORECASTING PROJECT MANAGEMENT REVENUE GENERATION Accomplished and solutions driven management professional with a strong ability to identify opportunities and execute plans to support corporate growth objective initiatives. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments under minimal supervision, while meeting tight deadline schedules. Reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem-solving skills, communication, financial analysis, and management skills. Well organized, highly motivated, efficient, and dependable. Exceptional analytical proficiency, as well as vendor and project management skills, with a strong ability to educate clients about complex products and services to fit their needs.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Dynamic Leadership

Inventory Control

Cross Functional

Collaboration

Vendor Relations

Presentation Skills

Performance Reviews

Training & Development

Budget Management

Negotiation

Resource Allocation

Risk Management

Conflict Resolution

Project Planning

Financial Statements

Cost Containment

Process Analysis

Process Improvement

NOTABLE PROJECTS / SOFTWARE HIGHLIGHTS

Formulated merchandising plans in JDA and Retail Focus (AutoCAD) from prototypical and allocation charts.

Developed and maintained +600 Planograms including regulatory and demand driven assortments.

Notable Projects : Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Palo Alto: Cache Me if You Can, Nickelodeon San Diego Comic Con, NY Franke Displays, KitchenAid "100 Years" Booth, Twitch Booth,Pittsburgh Marathon EXPO, Jersey Mikes Booth, Custom Shelving

Redefined and optimized existing drawings through AutoCAD reproductions.

Utilized JDA Floor Planning which created a more customer friendly and profitable Walgreen Store. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ESTIMATOR

VERVIA ELGIN, IL January 2020 – April 2020

Created budgets, quotes and design guidelines for field reps and clients, guaranteeing continuity with company policy, commitments, and objectives.

Efficiently analyzed drawings and specifications ensuring the work was understood and addressed; forecasted project costs ranging from $50-$80,000.

Contacted outside vendors and collected quotes for needed materials and/or labor to provide accurate estimate.

Assessed quote requests to explain client goals and support plan execution to meet budgets and deadlines for projects. Decreased project time by 15%.

Estimated the cost of labor using spreadsheets, obtaining equipment/service quotes, writing a detailed proposal, and designing the layout improving efficiency by 25%.

Implemented competitive bid project estimates with a bid to award success rate of 20%. PROJECT MANAGER

FABRIC IMAGES ELGIN, IL May 2017 – January 2020

Collected, analyzed, and applied financial data to identify opportunities to improved relationships between businesses and other entities.

Configured up to 40 projects progressively that were featured in 3 successive fabric images newsletters

Supervised the development of projects from initial design through testing and promotion to production while providing strategic management direction.

Reduced project turnaround 30% by providing optimal solutions to clients through critical understanding of the business.

Co-functioned with the project management software designer and created a more effective project monitoring system, which improved accountability on program projects and resulted in faster completion times.

Facilitated department preparation including allocating and distributing resources, prioritizing, budget planning, and staff growth.

MANAGER/SPACE MANAGEMENT (PERSONAL CARE)

WALGREENS CORP NORTHBROOK, IL October 2016 – April 2017

Created merchandise displays, ensuring strategic placement of products to maximize purchases. Increased foot traffic by 3%.

Continuously Trained and coached 10 team members to work with warehouse and vendor ordering processes as the orders were created, reviewed, and received.

Strengthened assessment ratings above company average for audits, quality assurance and mystery shops.

Instrumental in elevating store's guest satisfaction in the personal care department from 52% to 60%; ensured that customer issues were resolved quickly to maintain customer loyalty while complying with company policies.

Supervised the personal care departments monthly inventory control, replenishment of stock, display design, and pricing of merchandise.

MANAGER/SPACE MANAGEMENT (COSMETICS)

WALGREENS CORP NORTHBROOK, IL August 2015 – January 2017

Surpassed the cosmetics department daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets by 9% by taking the initiative to present and sell merchandise with hands on displays and techniques.

Consistently influenced awareness and discussed best practices on execution and activation of in-store beauty activities with District Managers, Store Managers and Beauty Consultants.

Designed and executed collection format "Beauty Differentiation," with a focus on the launch of the brand Soap & Glory.

Developed partnerships with brand vendors, fixture vendors and company representatives to help build business.

Co-ordinated stores in individual cosmetic concerns resulting in increase in store revenue by 3% and repeat customers. PROJECT MANAGER/SPACE MANAGEMENT

WALGREENS CORP NORTHBROOK, IL August 2014 – August 2015

Clarified project status to team and company owners during the task and after completion ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of risks, problems, and activities.

Coordinated and monitored project capital, staff, equipment, and schedules securing timely project results.

Established and mentored 15 employees through on-board, open communication, training and development programs, and performance management processes.

Formulated the introduction, relocation, remodeling, and innovative store formats for +800 stores.

Designed and implemented the way projects were tracked internally, helping the Walgreen’s project managers handle increasing workload.

PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE

Analyst, Space Management Walgreens Northbrook, IL December 2012 – August 2014

Floor Planning Auditor Walgreens Adecco Engineering &Amp; Technical Deerfield, IL March 2011- November 2011 And September 2012 – December 2012

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL 2007

Internship: Carson Pirie Scott Furniture Gallery Chicago, IL 2007

The Council for Interior Design Accreditation Chicago, IL TECHNICAL SKILLS

JDA, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, SQL (use/modification), AS400, Auto CAD, SharePoint, CRM, Solomon (SL)

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