Ginger Strand Email & Phone Number

Tigard, Or, Us

At Serenity Hospice, I recruit, train, and manage volunteers, as well as develop new programs in service to our volunteer goals. From direct-patient interaction to office/administrative tasks, our wonderful volunteers help Serenity staff to serve the patients and families that rely on us to provide the best quality of life possible.

San Jose, California, Us

Reporting to the Contracts Administrator and General Counsel on the MAPS PBC Legal team, I directed contracts through their lifecycle from stakeholder requests to signatures and database archiving. Regular tasks included organizing large amounts of data and fielding inquiries from internal and external sources, while maintaining confidentiality at all times. General Counsel selected me to lead the Clinical Contracts team in developing a new clinical contracts database, which included researching and vetting vendors, as well as collaborating with team members to develop requirements and flesh out a new Standard Operating Procedure. I ran weekly team meetings, including preparing agendas and designating action items, to keep the project moving forward.

I provided Project Management services to clients looking to launch new projects --- programs, products, and services --- as well as help streamline existing processes and operations. Strengths include leadership, meeting facilitation, communication, collaboration, process improvement, time management, problem solving, and reporting.I specialized in Creative, Design, and Marketing fields, but my multi-industry experience has helped me learn the ropes quickly in many new industries!

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, I managed program and content related projects, as well as new product rollouts. Coordinating a 100% remote, global team, I ensured deadlines were met and operations ran smoothly, organizing all projects in Asana and Google Suite.My biggest accomplishment at Third Wave was leading the ideation, development, and back-end architecture behind their flagship Coaching Certification Program, and working across teams to execute, support, and iterate on that program. This included developing and implementing processes and infrastructure, establishing legal contracts, directing meetings, and organizing project files.

Austin, Texas, Us

Transcribed audio files according to the Rev Style Guide within the client’s deadline. Ensured flawless grammar and spelling---including researching accurate spelling for proper nouns and industry-specific terms---and proofread the final transcript before delivering to the client.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Reporting to the Content Director of Monthly Product, I supervised the Design team, producing 11,000+ pages of flawless content and exceeding expectations for this fast-paced virtual publication company.My team organized hundreds of files per month in Box and OneDrive using strict file naming conventions to ensure links didn’t break. I conducted final quality assurance of content before publication and distribution. We collaborated with upper management to solve operational pain points and improve processes. I also led the initiative to use diverse and inclusive imagery in our posters and other graphics.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Reporting to the CEO, I project managed the launch of 18 chocolate collections and all marketing materials, working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines and complex requirements.Pulling from our product database, I created and formatted complex Excel reports that informed sales collateral and packaging. All launches required detailed project folders which I organized and archived upon project completion. I oversaw 8 photo shoots, including scheduling, coordinating, and executing, and maintained our image database.I headed weekly Product Development meetings for the CEO and Directors including creating agendas, delegating, and following up on action items.

Lewisville, Tx, Us

Reporting to National Sales Director, I helped grow Premium Division apparel sales 15% per week with over $14 million in revenue.I created and formatted weekly calendars and operations reports with data pulled from our SAP Business Intelligence database, for distribution to the CEO, President, and National Sales Director. I maintained sales data in our ACT CRM database and reorganized fields as needed. From inception to launch, I orchestrated an Ecommerce site that included writing the scope of work, optimizing site functionality, end-to-end testing with Director of IT, user training, and website administration. This project included collaborating with global teams, conducting weekly meetings with the President and CEO, and presenting status updates to stakeholders.

I excelled as a sole proprietor and boosted sales 40% year over year, gaining international exposure and clientele. I delivered great customer service with clients and boutique owners, designed and produced beautiful headwear with buyers across Europe and North America (including selling a cocktail hat to the Milan, Italy PR Director for the Stella McCartney fashion house). I conducted all marketing and Ecommerce, sales, networking and PR, event planning, and vendor sourcing, and lectured in university fashion departments.I analyzed operations and refined processes to decrease costs and improve sales: budgeting, forecasting, product pricing, material costing, general ledger, sales log, inventory and overhead analysis, and sales tax collection and reporting.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

Executed 1,000+ government bid responses, ensuring compliance with detailed RFP specifications and using complex time and workflow management. Managed the CRM database, deadline calendar, and archives.

Project managed 300 public sector, healthcare, and government accounts including proposals and competitive bid response packages (RFPs) in compliance with federal and municipal purchasing requirements: General Services Administration (GSA), U.S. Communities, Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TxMAS), and General Purchasing Organization.

Chicago, Il, Us

Project managed 250+ private sector and government clients according to healthcare regulations. I maintained the office database, company records, contracts, and files, and became an HMO contract specialist, communicating modifications to the Home Office and training the team in contract creation. Insurance brokers were also our clients and I directed them on processes and renewals.