Project Management Assistant

TAMMY JO MERELLO

Odenton, Maryland

Cell: 443-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented corporate professional with over 20 years of experience in management roles, including office management, assistant project management, and training. Adept at coordinating and executing large-scale projects and events, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure. Previously held TS/Poly security clearance for NSA/DOD. Poly eligible.

Key Skills

●Assistant Project Management

●Office Management

●Event Coordination

●Training & Instruction

●Vendor & Client Relations

●Financial Oversight

●HR Recruitment & Onboarding

●Strategic Planning

Demonstrated Achievements

●Assist in managing Audio/Video projects from start to completion, ensuring timely installation and client satisfaction.

●Oversaw seamless office relocation and setup with minimal downtime.

●Organized recruitment and onboarding processes, including interviews and training programs.

●Coordinated large-scale corporate events such as trade shows and grand openings, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.

●Managed a $400,000 budget for corporate events and employee associations with accurate financial reporting.

●Developed and implemented corporate pharmacy training programs, improving operational efficiency.

●Employee of the Year 2003

Professional Experience

CCS Presentation Systems Inc., Columbia

Assistant Project Manager for Audio/Video

2022 – Present

●Coordinate and manage project phases under the guidance of the Project Manager.

●Schedule installation teams, subcontractors, and site visits to ensure project readiness.

●Facilitate client and internal team meetings for project updates.

●Verify and approve subcontractor invoices and rental equipment charges.

●Prepare and close project job documents and catalog relevant information.

●Utilize project management software like Basecamp, Acumatica and Jet Build

●Process change orders for A/V projects.

Office Manager (CCS)

2017 – 2022

●Relocated and organized the office layout.

●Ran office operations along with petty cash, hiring processes, and vendor communications.

●Trained employees in software usage and company policies.

●Designed marketing materials and organized company trade shows.

Retail Merchandising Solutions Inc. (RMSI), Crofton, MD

Hiring Coordinator

2015 – 2017

●Managed recruitment efforts across five states in the Eastern Division.

●Planned and executed job fairs, maintained a career website, and managed applicant tracking.

●Conducted onboarding, verified I-9 compliance, and improved employee retention by 90%.

Safeway Stores Inc., Eastern Division, Lanham, MD

Department Specialist GMHBC

2015

●Trained new staff, analyzed sales data, and ensured advertisement accuracy.

●Created PowerPoint presentations for weekly management broadcasts.

●Coordinated special programs and established financial contracts with vendors.

Safeway Companies Employee Association, Lanham, MD

(SCEA) Coordinator

2014 – 2015

●Managed $400,000+ in finances, negotiated contracts, and increased membership by 10%.

●Developed campaigns using multiple communication platforms.

●Built a dedicated employee association website for easier access to resources.

Lifestyle Coordinator

2005 – 2014

●Coordinated projects from design to grand opening for 24 new stores and 77 remodels.

●Worked closely and tracked progress with project managers, construction, engineers, advertisement, security and department management.

●Trained and managed 30 employees per store.

●Planned large-scale opening events attended by corporate and public officials.

●Designed training guides for marketing and merchandising concepts.

Pharmacy Operations/Administrative Recruiter and Instructor

1990 – 2005

●Conducted policy compliance audits and coordinated department operations.

●Trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and recruited staff for new stores.

●Earned Employee of the Year and National Board Certification.

GRW/IDEAS Inc. (Government Contractor), Greenbelt, MD

Technical Illustrator and Provisioner

1980 – 1990

●Created technical illustrations and manuals for military training to support NSA/DOD.

Education & Certifications

●Social Media Certification, Anne Arundel Community College

●Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician 2003

●Technical Drafting and Accounting at Prince George's & Anne Arundel Community Colleges

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