Project Coordinator

CINDY J. GEHRKE

*** ****** ****** ***** • BELVIDERE • IL 61008

PHONE: 847-***-**** • E-MAIL: ***********@*******.***

DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS

Management: I have developed strong management skills through identifying with individuals while maintaining the cohesiveness of a team. I have the ability to train and manage a diverse workgroup to achieve expected results. I have developed a strong analytical and problem resolution skill set. I have the ability to successfully mobilize resources to reach an exact objective.

Project Management: I have strong multi-tasking skills and have the ability to manage complex work assignments including budget management, project development and implementation. I possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in vendor and contract negotiations. I am able to identify and prioritize objectives, while remaining detail oriented.

Information Systems: I have strong computer literacy skills and am able to identify and adopt emerging technologies. I have the ability to evaluate company infrastructure to identify areas of improvement and recommend initiatives to meet industry requirements and company objectives.

Business Continuity Planning: I have experience in developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans. I have the ability to evaluate company infrastructure and identify vulnerabilities and develop solid recovery solutions.

EXPERIENCE

September 2006 – August 2009 LTD Commodities, LLC Lincolnshire, IL

Feb. 09 – Aug.09 Business Continuity Planning

 Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the company’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

 Managed department teams, providing leadership and direction on the BCP creation for each department.

 Review department BCP’s for accuracy and compliance.

 Establish schedules and deadlines for all teams, from development through implementation.

 Responsible for creating and maintaining the master BCP document for LTD Commodities.

 Review, analyze and update the master BCP document as needed.

Sept. 06 – Feb. 09 I.S. Project Coordinator

 Responsible for SAP implementation, including management of project budget, on-site consultants, scheduling and training.

 Worked directly with the Vice President on high level company initiatives.

 Developed and implemented team building events for employees and consultants.

 Responsible for reviewing and maintaining all contracts and maintenance agreements.

 Co-lead member of the Project Management Organization (PMO) for the SAP implementation project.

 Conduct new hire orientation training.

 Set up computer systems for all newly hired employees.

 Provide leadership and direction to the SAP Project Management team.

January 2005 – September 2006 TAP Pharmaceutical Products Lake Forest, IL

Jan. 05 – Sept. 06 Project Management Associate

 Responsible for creating and maintaining individual project budgets.

 Provided administrative support for project directors and project managers.

 Responsible for maintenance of all data in the project management database.

 Responsible for all department purchases.

 Provided technical support for the project management teams including troubleshooting and issue resolution.

August 2003 – November 2004 WMS Gaming Waukegan, IL

Aug. 03 – Nov. 04 Legal Assistant

 Responsible for drafting new contracts and maintenance of fully executed contracts.

 Under direction of the Board of Directors created the quarterly Audit & Ethics Committee books.

 Reorganized and streamlined Legal departments file room and document retrieval system.

April 2001 – March 2003 Hewitt Associates Lincolnshire, IL

Apr. 01 – Mar. 03 Administrative Assistant

 Provided administrative support for 15 training associates, including department Managers.

 Instructed international and domestic HR training courses across the organization including new hire orientation.

EDUCATION

January 2007 – May 2008

Hotel/Restaurant Management

Professional Career Development Institute

May 2003 – May 2006

Associate of Science, Psychology

Ashworth University

August 1996 – May 2000

General High School Diploma with Business Concentration

Antioch Community High School

COMPUTER SKILLS

 Microsoft PowerPoint

 Microsoft Excel

 Microsoft Word

 Microsoft Access

 Microsoft Project

 Microsoft Outlook

 Internet Explorer

 Netscape Communicator

 Lotus Notes

 Lotus Notes Databases

 All Windows Based Operating Systems

 Photovue

 Adobe PhotoShop

 Snag it

 WorkFlow

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