Project Management Quality Control

Amber Lemberg

Ankeny, IA • 515-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/amber-lemberg

With over 25 years of experience in project management, client engagement, vendor management, and integrated marketing, skilled in creative work and quality control. Experienced in implementing key processes to improve workflow efficiency and reduce project costs. Ready to contribute to a new team as soon as possible.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PERFORMANCE DISPLAY & MILLWORK 07/2021 - 04/2025

ACCOUNT MANAGER-Appliance Channel and Fenestration

• Developed a comprehensive client engagement plan that improved collaboration and trust, resulting in a more cohesive partnership with key stakeholders.

• Found and built partnerships with new clients

• Engaged with partners from concept to installation, enhancing showroom displays and ensuring alignment with brand vision.

• Facilitated the successful completion of RFQs with national brands, enhancing client relationships and securing 5 new partnerships within 6 months.

PROJECT MANAGER

• Enhanced project outcomes by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.

• Improved project delivery timelines by 30% within 6 months through the implementation of streamlined project management processes and effective team collaboration.

• Processed invoicing and budget reconciliation from estimates through to completion of project NCMIC 07/2018 - 03/2021

MARKETING PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Managed daily operations for all creative work, including project intake, project assignment, vendor management, systems management, quality control, and integrated marketing functions.

• Implemented two project management systems both of which increased department efficiencies, project lead time, and succeeded in teaming virtually.

• Quality controlled $6.5 Million in dividend checks for policyholders, annually. MEREDITH 10/2005 - 07/2018

SR PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGR

• Executor of schedules and deadlines between 5 different resource departments: financial, edit, publisher, sales, printer to ensure all projects for each department were ready for the time of print.

• Leveraged multiple programs to layout magazine issues while keeping all positioning parameters in mind for the advertiser.

• Reported and Maintained budget and efficiency of book size.

• Executed special projects, which demanded strong oral and written communication skills, to ensure quality and budget standards.

HYVEE 01/2001 - 08/2011

CASH ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensured accuracy of cash drawer for over 30 registers each night.

• Provided prompt and courteous customer service to customers, as well as employees.

• Assisted managers on the front-end with customer and employee needs. BPC 06/2004 - 09/2005

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

• Responsible for building client base in Cityview display advertising, securing 51 new accounts and achieving goals each month.

• Developed and implemented marketing proposals and advertising plans for clients. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Business Admin in Management/Marketing Drake University Des Moines, IA

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

Delta Gamma 07/2024 - Present

Chapter Finance Advisor (CFA) Ames, IA

I work with the VP: Finance of the Eta Psi chapter of Delta Gamma at Iowa State University. I am the liaison between the collegiates and executive offices, among other things. We have an annual budget of over $10 million that we have to maintain and improve where possible. I also assist with any major personnel hires- like the Chapter Chef. All while helping to mold the next generation of women! Meals from the Heartland

Pack Master West Des Moines, IA

My children and I go to the WDM location every quarter and volunteer to pack meals with this organization. Since they were 8 years old they have been going with me, but I have personally been attached to this cause since its inception in 2008.

Heritage Elementary School

Heritage Helpers Ankeny, IA

Each month I help at the school for 2-4 hours helping with anything the teachers need assistance with. There is a group of us moms that just help out at the elementary level to help our kids with their school experience.

I have been involved with the PTO for six years now and have volunteered and provided help at many various activities at, or in support, of the school SKILLS

Adaptable to change, Adobe, Digital communication, Empathetic, Excellent Executive Functioning, Learning mindset, Marketing campaign management, Office suite, pragmatic team player, Project prioritization, Quill, Salesforce, Salesforce, Social Media platforms, Solution seeker, Workamajig

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