- Provides mentorship to Managers and Analysts on project support functions.- Works with the Director of Special Projects to assess current processes, systems, and tools to create a more efficient and effective project management lifecycle.- Establishes and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders throughout the company.- Responsible for the on-boarding and training of new Project Managers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools to be successful in their role.

- Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously with many different business leaders- Communicate project plans, goals, timelines, and updates to all involved stakeholders- Act as a strategic partner to ensure all necessary parties are involved and included throughout the lifecycle of a project- Develop and maintain relationships between departments and internal stakeholders within the company- Supervise and develop Project Analysts and Senior Project Analysts

- Work strategically with specific groups within the business to provide operational people support to incorporate and drive the goals and initiatives of HR, their customers, and the organization as a whole- Act as subject matter expert for HR-related information and act as liaison for all HR Centers of Excellence when necessary- Continuously review and update employee-focused programs and initiatives to provide the best possible experience to RaceTrac employees- Provide guidance… Show more - Work strategically with specific groups within the business to provide operational people support to incorporate and drive the goals and initiatives of HR, their customers, and the organization as a whole- Act as subject matter expert for HR-related information and act as liaison for all HR Centers of Excellence when necessary- Continuously review and update employee-focused programs and initiatives to provide the best possible experience to RaceTrac employees- Provide guidance and support for people-related questions and concerns to managers and individual contributors (including performance issues, processes, group structure, etc.)- Present to large and small groups on HR-related topics Show less

- Manage Employee Experience programs at RaceTrac Petroleum including travel, relocation, milestone/anniversary, employee appreciation, and uniforms. - Work with vendors in these areas to ensure the best service and opportunity exists for RaceTrac employees.- Negotiate contracts and business needs with vendors.- Constantly review programs for accuracy, potential, and efficiency. Work to make each program the best it can be.- Collaborate with colleagues in many departments on… Show more - Manage Employee Experience programs at RaceTrac Petroleum including travel, relocation, milestone/anniversary, employee appreciation, and uniforms. - Work with vendors in these areas to ensure the best service and opportunity exists for RaceTrac employees.- Negotiate contracts and business needs with vendors.- Constantly review programs for accuracy, potential, and efficiency. Work to make each program the best it can be.- Collaborate with colleagues in many departments on company-wide projects and initiatives. Show less

- Controlled all sales for assigned leads; identified goals, requirements and client preferences; offered options and solutions- Created event timelines for all weddings and communicated event expectations to all parties involved- Worked closely with all event vendors to ensure a smooth-running event based on clients’ specifications (vendors include venues, caterers, florists, rental services, musicians, disc jockeys, photographers, videographers, and bakers)- Identified potential… Show more - Controlled all sales for assigned leads; identified goals, requirements and client preferences; offered options and solutions- Created event timelines for all weddings and communicated event expectations to all parties involved- Worked closely with all event vendors to ensure a smooth-running event based on clients’ specifications (vendors include venues, caterers, florists, rental services, musicians, disc jockeys, photographers, videographers, and bakers)- Identified potential issues, implemented on-the-spot solutions, satisfied last minute requests, resolved disputes between family members/vendors, and ensured seamless orchestration of events Show less

- Lead planning and execution of all Employer Relations multi-employer events and delegated event duties for 20+ staff members for eight to ten Job and Internship Fairs, an annual employer appreciation event, and eight networking events per year- Created and managed KSU’s first job shadowing program in which approximately 110-150 students were paired with approximately 75-100 employers for a one-day job shadow experience- Created and presented Employer Recruiting Best Practices… Show more - Lead planning and execution of all Employer Relations multi-employer events and delegated event duties for 20+ staff members for eight to ten Job and Internship Fairs, an annual employer appreciation event, and eight networking events per year- Created and managed KSU’s first job shadowing program in which approximately 110-150 students were paired with approximately 75-100 employers for a one-day job shadow experience- Created and presented Employer Recruiting Best Practices workshops to employers interested in recruiting students and alumni of KSU; communicated with employers daily to create best recruiting plans specific to each employer’s needs- Directly supervised Employer Outreach Coordinator and Employer Relations Interns- Previously served as Committee Chair on the first and second annual Senior Cookout Committee; secured employer sponsors and participation of on-campus departments, senior students and faculty. Attendance increased by 33% from the first year to the second year- Participated on the planning committee for the Student Professional Development Conference; secured keynote speaker, sponsorships and managed logistics - Coordinated on-campus recruiting efforts on KSU's Marietta campus including on-campus interviews, information tables, and information sessions Show less

- Planned and executed two employer panel events each academic semester with panels of four to five employers focused on industry-specific topics; worked directly with faculty and staff to ensure relevance- Created and administered workshops and classroom presentations for up to 60 students - Met individually with students in the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of the Arts to advise on resume writing, internship application procedures, career coaching, interview… Show more - Planned and executed two employer panel events each academic semester with panels of four to five employers focused on industry-specific topics; worked directly with faculty and staff to ensure relevance- Created and administered workshops and classroom presentations for up to 60 students - Met individually with students in the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of the Arts to advise on resume writing, internship application procedures, career coaching, interview skills, job/internship and co-op search- Sought out new employers for internship program and maintained existing employer relationships- Managed internship process and applications for assigned colleges- Created relevant ways to market open jobs and internship to students in assigned colleges Show less

- Managed a territory of 20 counties’ book fair accounts in Georgia and Mississippi- Consulted with Book Fair Chairpersons on best practices for making book fairs successful- Worked with 27 sales team members to achieve individual and team goals- Met monetary goal in personal territory for the one full season of territory ownership

- Assisted full team of 28 Inside Sales Representatives in communicating with clients, securing new business, solving problems related to book fairs, and daily tasks

- Co-supervised a team of eight Project Managers and trained new Project Managers on product, customer service skills, computer programs, organizational skills, and time management; encouraged and provided daily support- Worked effectively with Senior Field Sales Representatives to manage a sales territory across 10+ states

- Worked as a liaison between customers and production to ensure that sales projects were carried out thoroughly and accurately- Communicated with the design team, sales team, quotation department, order department, manufacturing, quality control, and shipping to see orders through from start to completion- Managed a territory of 10+ states working directly with Field Sales Representatives