Project Manager Administrative Assistant

Lezlie Light West Bloomfield, MI ***** 248-***-**** ******.*****@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/lezlielight/

PROJECT MANAGER

Detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in planning, executing, and closing projects within strict scope, budget, and timeline parameters. Adept at aligning project objectives with organizational goals, maintaining high-quality standards, and consistently meeting deadlines. Known for innovative problem-solving, effective communication, and collaborative leadership. Demonstrated success in directing diverse, cross-functional teams to streamline tasks, optimize processes, and deliver impactful outcomes contributing to overall business success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Digital Content Production Continuous Process Improvements Customer Service Negotiations Vendor Management Best Practices Budgeting Reporting Training Research Documentation QA Communication – Written / Verbal Legal / Regulatory Guidelines Requirement Assessments Troubleshooting Risk Identification / Mitigation Compliance Analytics

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MS - Word, Excel, PowerPoint Canva Adobe products Illustrator Photoshop In Design Storyboarding JIRA LucidCharts

EXPERIENCE

The J, Opening the Doors, West Bloomfield, MI 08/2024-Current

Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator

Spearheaded an event coordination role, providing administrative support that contributed to the seamless delivery of numerous events throughout the year. Managed the overall project plan, including negotiating and securing key milestones, handling marketing and communication efforts, providing event support, managing data entry, and coordinating registration activities to ensure smooth operations and positive event outcomes.

Designed marketing materials for social media

Secure events in-person and online

Comprises over 5 events in the first quarter while planning the rest of the calendar year

THE J, Maccabi Games, West Bloomfield, MI 01/2024 – 08/2024

Event Planner/Project Management (Contracted, Temporary Position)

Implemented an event planning role, directly leading to the success of an Olympic-style games experience. Managed the overall project plan, including negotiating and securing milestones such as transportation, security, housing for about 1200 teen athletes, sponsorships, Ad book, marketing and more for an event that will reach over 4000 people. This is an international event for teens, 12 – 16 years old.

Contributed to the success of securing funds of over $1M.

Arranged transportation to and from venues.

Obtained multiple venues for 1200 athletes.

Registration for athletes, families, volunteers, hosting, and spectators in our National Security System.

GALE PUBLISHING, A division of CENGAGE LEARNING, Farmington Hills, MI 01/2008 – 11/2023

Content Engineer/Project Management 01/2016-11/2023

Implemented a formal project management role, directly leading multiple digital archives. Established and managed the overall project plan, including setting milestones, final target dates, identifying resource requirements, managing and developing processes, problem-solving, and reporting progress. Ensured deadlines were met. Produced results by providing consistent project leadership.

Contributed to the success of Gale Primary Sources, achieving $40 million in revenue in 2022.

Managed diverse digital archive products, including Archives of Sexuality and Gender ($22.2M) and Archives Unbound ($46.7M).

Developed and led multi-functional projects, defining and implementing content, metadata, and vocabulary standards.

Data Entry to establish content and customer response.

Senior Digital Publication Project Manager 01/2008 – 01/2016

Implemented eBook production strategies to support new business opportunities for assigned channels including expansion of digital markets. Created full processes for new projects. Provided advanced analysis and resolution of technical issues related to the interaction of content and digital applications and platforms. Prioritized resources across projects, managed overall costs and resources, and drove expected outcomes and results

Implemented eBook production strategies, managing over 3,500 titles and achieving a 666% sales increase for Amazon Kindle eBooks.

Reduced costs by 5 times over several platforms and increased time to market by 75%.

Digital Project Manager, 2008 - 2011

Championed global production and manufacturing services to support the business unit and customers to supply education and training solutions to their customers across the globe by providing world-class production and manufacturing services. Managed the successful delivery of content to digital publications, including Course Smart, Cengage Brain, GVRL, and other types of eBooks, to proprietary and third-party platforms. Used project management expertise to meet business unit quality, cost, schedule, and revenue targets.

Managed over 1,000 titles per year, meeting quality, cost, schedule, and revenue targets.

Fostered collaborative relationships with functional areas, publishing partners, and vendors.

Imaging Coordinator

Project-managed the implementation of a formal project management role, directly leading and overseeing North America, as well as off-shore vendors, impacting multiple functional areas. Facilitated communication among all stakeholders. Upon approval of projects, established and managed the overall project plan, including setting interim milestones, and final target dates, identified resource requirements, managed and developed processes, problem-solved, and reported progress. Drove results by providing consistent project leadership.

Project-managed the implementation of a formal project management role, achieving cost savings of over $20,000.

Managed over 30,000 images annually and maintained an image repository database of over 200,000 images.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

REAL ESTATE ONE, West Bloomfield, MI

Real Estate Agent

Executed as a Licensed Real Estate agent in Michigan. Sold residential real estate. Utilized creativity to sell in a down market. Edited the website, consulted for use of Real Estate tools and software, and acted as a technical liaison for other real estate agents. Created flyers and ads for personal listings and created templates for other agents.

STAPLES, Farmington Hills, MI

Administrative Assistant

Supported the District Human Resource Manager including privacy, sensitive, and legal issues for employees within the district’s stores.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Ensemble Award Recipient: Recognized for excellence in identifying key issues, concentrating resources effectively, and ensuring the success of a project, ultimately preserving revenues.

Cost Reduction: Implemented efficient image and graphics management, resulting in an annual savings of $25,000.

Charity Fundraising: Raised over $17,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Real Estate Success: Achieved real estate sales in a challenging economic climate.

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