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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Malvern, Pa

In this position, I direct a range of client-facing marketing initiatives and Adobe Workfront projects, ensuring meticulous planning, execution, and monitoring to meet strict deadlines, budget constraints, and alignment with client objectives. I also administer internal IT support, focusing on system integration, organization, and security enhancements, while supporting Microsoft O365 and Adobe Workfront. Additionally, I address technical challenges and customized solutions to fit specific needs of our organization, teams, and clients. Some of my key achievements in this role include:• Enhanced communication among remote teams, facilitating clear, strategic interactions and delivering comprehensive progress updates to clients. Defined technical specifications and aligned project objectives directly with client goals.• Pursued continuous professional development to stay current with emerging trends in project management methodologies and system administration, thereby maintaining client projects at cutting edge of industry standards.

Bristol, U.K., Cusco Peru And Siem Reap Cambodia

While serving in this role, I managed Global Operations for GLOBALTEER, a UK-based charity focused on education, community development, animal welfare, and conservation in South America and Southeast Asia. I also developed strong networks of volunteers and donors by collaborating with charity's founder and in-country teams in Peru and Cambodia. Some of my key achievements in this role include:• Fostered partnerships with program benefactors and partners, ensuring adherence with sustainability objectives and safety standards while maintaining financial accountability.• Led educational and environmental initiatives across South America and Southeast Asia, benefiting thousands and engaging hundreds of volunteers.• Upheld high program quality and safety standards by coordinating with major stakeholders and adhering to laws and guidelines.• Established strategic partnerships with government bodies and organizations, securing grants and donations totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Springdale, Ar

During my tenure, I spearheaded strategic oversight of business processes, system designs, and conversion strategies. I also ensured integration of new SAP modules (SD, FICO) with pre-existing legacy systems, coordinating seamless design transitions. Some of my key achievements in this role include:• Orchestrated team of three lead analysts to craft and implement multi-year roadmap for transition from legacy trade and demand planning applications to integrated SAP CRM, SAP APO, and SAP Vistex systems.• Initiated and managed $14M RFP for trade management overhaul, aimed at system upgrades and legacy system retirement using SAP/Vistex solutions.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

As a Program Manager Sales Promotion and Planning, I fostered collaboration with Tyson Sales and Marketing teams to refine trade, pricing, and data management strategies. I also spearheaded establishment and ongoing support of projects, overseeing project priorities to meet strategic goals. Additionally, I focused on enhancing retail and food service pricing strategies, trade program planning and execution, and data management solutions. Some of my key achievements in this role include:• Managed IS Sales Promotion and Planning team, a diverse 14-member group including project leads, business analysts, and software developers, dedicated to supporting broad range of business functions.• Orchestrated external data management and analysis, utilizing key data sources such as WM Retail Link, ACNielsen, and IRI to inform strategic decisions.• Directed initiatives for demand planning and forecasting, aligning production capacity meticulously with projected sales demands.• Successfully led variety of projects, ranging from minor to highly complex, across multiple functional teams, consistently achieving or surpassing key performance indicators for timeliness and budget adherence.• Employed multiple project management methodologies effectively across spectrum of project types, optimizing project execution and outcomes