Executive Assistant & IT Project Manager
Resume:
Gerri Karas
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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Over 20 years of experience in Project Management, Client Development, Client Services, Management and Executive Assistant to President and CEO of East Coast IT Company and President and CEO of Midwest company. Experienced in Information Technology, completing conversions and bank transfers of credit card portfolios for FISERV in Omaha, NE. Joined the Health and Wellness Industry after starting my own Fitness Company in July, 2006. Proficient at handling projects with the utmost professionalism, high sensitivity and complexity, exceeding required standards of quality and timeframes. Award Winning ability to perform above and beyond expectations and requirements. High energy, self-motivated and highly skilled at multi-tasking.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft PowerPoint
MS Project
Excel
Word
Access
Outlook
Quickbooks
Zoom
PLUSH LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC. (Part time)
June, 2011 – October, 2023
Executive Assistant to President and Owner – Coordinate schedules, invoicing, bookkeeping, collections, marketing and managing support staff.
GREAT TO BE FIT, LLC.
Owned and Operated by Gerri McLaughlin, Founder July, 2006 - Present
Lakeside Wellness Center, Certified Trainer and Pilates Instructor
Currently Instructing and Selling Pilates Reformer and Mat classes
Personal Training in Pilates Mat and Reformer as well as Senior Fitness instruction for a variety of clients in their homes or mine.
Instruct Mat Pilates classes at Omaha Academy of Ballet, Boys Town and Montclair Schools.
Working at Club Pilates instructing 12 Reformer students per class part time.
First Data Card Services Group November 1991 - October 2005
Project Team Manager for 7 Project Managers. Manage Conversions, Transfers and deconversions. Worked on multiple Conversions for GE Capital.
October 1998 – April 2000
Project Director/Project Manager for First USA Transfers/Deconversion and Conversions.
Successfully managed tasks and employees to complete the 1ST cross-cycle transfer in our company for a client with over 3 million cardholders.
Successfully completed the First Card Conversion with 17 million cards. This was the single largest Visa/MasterCard Conversion ever undertaken in the industry.
Process Improvements and Global Scan analysis of system hardcode along with other misc. projects as assigned.
May 1995 – October, 1998
Project Director for Chevy Chase Bank with approximately 3.5 million cardholders on file.
Management, Product Development and Project Management to enhance client portfolio.
Assisted Executive VP in the re-negotiation of new contract.
Integration and Regression testing for successful project implementation. Excelled at establishing strong, positive relationships with challenging client personalities at all levels.
January 1991 - May 1995
Client Development Manager for various sized financial institutions. Managed Client Development Team comprised of 14 direct reports to ensure high quality service as well as all budget and finances for the team.
Worked on Service Level Agreements with clients to meet their service and development needs.
Focused on Career Development and Employee Satisfaction for each of the 14 direct reports resulting in motivated, positive employees. Awarded for highest tenured team with minimal turnover.
Eastern States BankCard Association/FDR September 1980 – January 1991
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Handled highly confidential documents and information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Coordinated all travel arrangements for President, CEO and Board of Directors.
Responsible for coordinating monthly Board Meetings, flight and hotel arrangements, as well as meeting Agenda information in the U.S. and abroad for all Board Members.
Proficient at multi-tasking and skilled at Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
Certificates of Completion:
Karrass Effective Negotiating
Boston University/Project Management Leadership
Stephen R. Covey/7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stott Certified in Pilates Intensive Reformer
Certified TNMI Alcohol Free Lifestyle Coach
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