Adrian Coardos

Chicago, IL adv09j@r.postjobfree.com Mobile 847-***-**** LinkedIn

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Asana, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Slack, Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Ghire, Lightroom, Slack, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Access, and SAP Skills: Product Management, Product Design, User Stories, Agile Project Management, Web Design, UX/UI, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Recruiting, Client Management, Calendar Management, etc Languages: Fluent in Romanian, English, and Conversational Spanish CERTIFICATIONS

Agile Project Management (Scrum) - Via Coursera

EXPERIENCE

Coordinator (Recruiting Product Managers) Google, via Adecco LA / Chicago, August 2021 - January 2023 (Laid off)

● I created a custom workflow process to manage high-volume project transfers, internal mobility data sets, and headcount data, resulting in accurate analysis and updates for clients and recruiters

● Managed full-cycle recruiting process for 20+ Recruiters using my workflow process resulting in higher productivity

● Managed director level Product Manager and Stakeholders communication, gathered requirements from different stakeholders including responding to candidate inquiries, scheduling interviews, and providing regular updates.

● Consistently met and exceeded weekly and quarterly goals for recruiting, interviewing, and routing efforts for high-level Product Manager L5-L8

Project Manager (Part-time Real-estate Investor) Latest Property Chicago, September 2020 - Present

● Successfully acquired, managed, and developed a portfolio of two residential properties, resulting in consistently high returns on investment as high as 80% profit margin.

● Used Agile (Scrum) framework to manage construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they were completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

● Effectively managed all aspects of the projects: strategic analysis, project planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, Cost estimates/profit projections, market research & analysis, to ensure projects were completed within the approved budget

Product Owner (Coordinator) GHP Group

Chicago, August 2019 – July 2021

● Managed product lifecycle through road-mapping, backlog management, and strategic analysis for multiple product lines from concept to launch, to release new features, drive revenue, and meet business objectives

● Created data visualization charts and manipulated data using a custom Power BI dashboard used to drive decisions, develop KPIs, and as a tool for the sales team.

● Contributed to $3 million in new product sales through agile development & launch, and successfully sustained, updated and managed $50+ million in product sales across 3 product categories for B2B & B2C.

● Used the Scrum fame work to create product backlogs, gather requirements, define user stories, conducted sprints with the creative team, design/development team and sales team using agile to ensure product feasibility and viability

● Transitioned GHP’s web platform to a new platform resulting to increase in sales and a decrease in maintenance costs Apprentice, Stanford University design school (Launchpad 10,) Stanford CA, May 2019

● Launchpad is one of Stanford University’s startup accelerators. Each Spring quarter they work with 10 new ventures to launch a viable, real business in just 10 weeks. I worked with one of the startups building custom web platforms.

● Built customizable web templates, A/B testing & UX/UI, Kanban & Sprint workshops, define product roadmap Product Manager, (Founder of a Clothing Brand) (Northern Exclusive) Chicago IL, January 2019 – January 2020

● Created a custom Shopify web store through coding in Ruby and optimized user experience and interface

● Successfully managed, led, and on-boarded a team of 50 brand ambassadors, resulting in a 20% boost in sales

● Implemented successful social media marketing strategies on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google, achieving a CPC (cost per click) of 16 cents or lower

● Conducted market research and analysis to identify consumer wants and preferences in the fashion industry.

● Created and managed the brand's visual identity, including logos, packaging, and website design Project Coordinator (Internship), Humanity for Children (Kazo Futbol Club) Dekalb IL, August 2017 - June 2018

● Organized initiatives for a nonprofit organization aimed at mentoring children in Rwanda through a soccer partnership

● Organized soccer gear drives to collect equipment that was delivered me and others on our Journey to Africa. (Article)

● Consulted with representatives from NIU's Development Office to ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, facilitated an informational session with the team, coaches, and raised over $5000 through fundraising efforts. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Northern Illinois University Minor: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

VOLUNTEERING

Division I Men’s Soccer Student-Athlete & Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, NIU August 2015 - May 2019

● Business Administration Student Association Member, Northern Illinois University January 2017 - May 2019

● Distinguished Business Scholar, Northern Illinois University August 2018 - May 2019

● Bingo and Men’s Club Volunteer, Dekalb Rehab and Nursing Center August 2015 - May 2019

● Northern Illinois FC soccer training Volunteer, Kiwanis Park in DeKalb September 2015 - May 2019