Professional Summary
I am a tenacious, dedicated, organized, and passionate project manager, who loves turning bold ideas into impactful & memorable experiences. Proactive and Innovative to effectively deliver strategy, process, analytics, and services. Skilled in strategy development, acquisitions, project management, and analyzing key data to deliver strategic recommendations. Hoping to utilize training and leadership skills to execute project and process goals effectively."
My Mission
“My mission is to further develop as an effective and innovative leader working with a collaborative and empowered team.”
My Vision
“My vision is to be an honest, empathetic, and impactful leader. To become a valuable resource for leadership development across the organization.”
Risk management
Personable project manager with a focus on innovation and event management with 10+ years working on various projects within multiple departments. in a fast-paced agency in a large city. Certified Six Sigma Lean Green Belt. Managed 100+ events with over 400+ attendees and budgets over $1 Million.
Experience
Project Manager, Events and Innovation
Vetoquinol USA, Inc, Ft. Worth, TX
Sep 2022 - Present (9 months)
Managed events, including trade shows, national meetings, corporate retreats, company outings, conferences, virtual and more.
Exhibit strong attention to detail when developing project estimates and helping clients determine how much to budget for each project phase
Utilize effective communication skills to motivate team members and give project status updates to clients
Liaise with cross-functional teams to develop and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Reduced needed budget for corporate events by 10% from new venue partnership and vendor replacements.
Sr. Project Specialist
Vetoquinol USA, Inc, Ft. Worth, TX
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Allocate resources to team members based on their task assignments
Use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other components of Microsoft Office to prepare reports, create presentation slides and develop spreadsheets to account for project costs and schedules
Exhibit strong attention to detail when developing project estimates and helping clients determine how much to budget for each project phase
Utilize effective communication skills to motivate team members and give project status updates to clients
Project Specialist
Vetoquinol USA, Inc, Ft. Worth, TX
Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Allocate resources to team members based on their task assignments
Use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other components of Microsoft Office to prepare reports, create presentation slides and develop spreadsheets to account for project costs and schedules
Exhibit strong attention to detail when developing project estimates and helping clients determine how much to budget for each project phase
Coordinated logistics, finances, venue, preparation, planning, and closeout of events.
Liaised with and supervised event staff, vendors, food caterers, servers, and other hired hands.
Sales And Marketing Project Specialist
Vetoquinol USA, Inc, Ft. Worth, TX
Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Coordinated logistics, finances, venue, preparation, planning, and closeout of events.
Liaised with and supervised event staff, vendors, food caterers, servers, and other hired hands.
Applied budget frugally to ensure no cost overruns and timely payment of support staff
Education
Bachelor’s Degree- BAAS, Organizational Leadership
Weatherford College, Weatherford, TX
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Associate of Arts - AA
Weatherford College, Weatherford, TX
May 2015
Skills
Team Management
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiations
Event Management
Leadership Skills
Organization
Communication
Computer proficiency
Emotional intelligence
Leadership Development
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Skilled Multi-tasker
Budget Management
Human Resources
Trade Shows
Onboarding
Analytical Skills
Product Launch
Digital Media Creation
Virtual Training and Events
References
Rebecca Gregg, Vetoquinol USA, Inc. ~ (817) 586-8195
Amy Earl, Vetoquinol USA, Inc. ~ (682) 701-9426
LEADERSHIP
"Good leaders organize and align people around what the team needs to do. Great leaders motivate and inspire people with why they're doing it." – Marillyn Hewson
Green Belt Certified
Leadership
NSLS Member
"No one is going to make you a leader. Take the reins, create your own opportunity, and build the career that you deserve."
– Devin Bramhall
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
– Maya Angelou
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."
– John F. Kennedy
