Taryn Shapiro, Pmp® Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

Project Planning & Execution: Leading and managing strategic projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Central to driving key strategic projects and supporting the growth and transformation of the financial services department.Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating with senior leadership to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.Budget & Resource Oversight: Managing project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use of time and finances.Process Improvement: Continuously refining project management processes to improve efficiency and outcomes.Reporting: maintaining clear project documentation and progress reports.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐗𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐋𝐋𝐂.• Provide executive support to the Regional President and Senior EVPs, including strategic communications, budget management, and report generation, enhancing operational efficiency.• Optimize senior leadership schedules for productivity and deadline compliance and maintain fiscal responsibility through careful budget reconciliation.• Improve organizational processes by managing leadership development programs, initiating a Leadership Development playbook, and partnering with the COO to streamline communications and task delegation in a complex with 800+ advisors.• Employ analytical skills to support strategic initiatives, influence decision-making, and guide project directions.• Organize and manage nationwide executive conferences with budgets up to $200K, ensuring efficient scheduling, travel coordination, and optimal time management.• Enhance company presence at national and international conferences through dynamic presentations and develop an end-to-end recruitment campaign for financial professionals, enhancing candidate engagement and experience by establishing VIP Days and Due Diligence meetings. • Collaborate directly with the Regional President on strategic projects and educational resources, contributing to the company's external educational outreach and internal communication efficiency.

Plano, Tx

• Spearheaded developing and delivering continuing education programs for over 7,000 real estate professionals, significantly enhancing their competency and knowledge.• Directed diverse projects and teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth operations and process efficiency.• Fostered transparent communication with management on project progress and challenges, facilitating swift problem-solving.• Developed and implemented suggestive selling techniques that drove customer service excellence and revenue growth.• Enhanced communication and information dissemination through skilled public speaking, improving organizational transparency and impact.• Improved operational processes, including early sponsorship acquisition and class enhancements, leading to increased efficiency and a 20% membership growth without additional staffing.• Successfully designed and executed major fundraising campaigns, including silent/live auctions and events, markedly increasing non-profit funding, and achieving a 50% profit growth in co-organized events.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Sales expertise and Brand ambassadorship by demonstrating a strong track record of exceeding sales targets across multiple channels and territories, combined with an exceptional ability to embody and promote the distinctive quality, craftsmanship, and innovation of premier brands such as Kershaw, Zero Tolerance, Shun, and Kai Housewares to diverse audiences, ensuring brand loyalty and market expansion.• Strategic market penetration and relationship building by identifying and leveraging new market opportunities for high-end culinary and tactical tools through strategic analysis and personalized engagement.

Plano, Tx

• Enhanced comprehensive business operations, improving accounting, cost control, quality assurance, strategic marketing, and extensive employee and event management.• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and maintained a pristine working environment, achieving necessary industry licenses.• Optimized billing and scheduling processes, boosting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by resolving system errors and scheduling conflicts.• Directed complete lifecycle project management for high-profile events, from client engagement and menu design to staffing and execution, ensuring top-tier service delivery.• Developed and supplied high-quality, nutritious meal solutions tailored to diverse dietary needs for both individual and corporate clients, utilizing advanced culinary expertise.• Served as the personal chef for three PGA athletes, focusing on nutrition-driven meal planning to support their performance objectives.• Expanded business capabilities and revenue by acquiring a commercial kitchen, promoting culinary innovation, and enhancing brand visibility through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

Richardson, Tx

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive budgeting system through advanced data analysis and cost-reduction strategies.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish, Economics

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Culinary Arts And Related Services