Senior Project Management Specialist at the Operating Reserves and Business Development Sector

• Apr 2023 - Present

- Support all phases of project implementation, from project start-up to close out with a focus on operational and financial tasks. - Proactively identify operational, financial, security, reputational or other project risks and closely working with the Project Manager to mitigate those risks; escalating concerns to senior management for resolution as required.- Lead and manage start-up and closeout processes as needed.- Ensure accurate and compliant record keeping; monitor and lead any corrective actions required to ensure project documentation, deliverables and data are maintained consistently in accordance with policies and standards.- Develop and maintain project management schedules, work plans, and other general project management resources and tools.- Manage and support Project Associates through a direct or matrixed reporting line.- Support business development activities. Possible assignments include supporting capture, serving as a Proposal Coordinator, reviewing budgets, conducting tech/budget crosswalks, interviewing candidates, and writing relevant sections. Show less

Project Management Specialist at the Reserves Management Center

• Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

Corporate Sales Coordinator

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

· Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success · Achieving sales targets · Develop positive relationships with clients · Act as the point of contact and handle customers’ individual needs · Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks · Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner · Supervise account representatives to ensure sales increase · Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives · Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts) · Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads · Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams · Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients · Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions · Work within current business strategies and recognizing potential opportunities · Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs · Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads · Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner · Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures Show less

Business Development Executive

• Jan 2017 - Oct 2021

- Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned & new vessels to insure they are operated and maintained in a safe, compliant and efficient manner. - Maintain an awareness of the overall corporate and departmental goals, performance indicators and financial plans. - Encourage the use of new and progressive means to carry out onboard repairs and maintenance, while insuring all reporting and documentation requirements. - Actively lead the onboard teams and assigned technical superintendents. - Selection of vendors. - Assessment of time lines and evaluation of costs associated with dry docks or other designated projects. -Maintain frequent communications with other shoreside departments and organizations. - Assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from applicable governing agencies. - Monitor vessel compliance with the requirements. - Actively and consistently encourage the onboard and shoreside support teams to investigate all suitable means to achieve cost savings while maintaining an equal or greater level of quality in consumables, spare parts and / or services. - Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for all relevant shipboard personnel. Show less

Office of International Student Representative

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2017

- Coordinating and Accommodating New Students, Assisting at University Fairs - Assistances with placement of international students within the university accommodation - Interview prospective program participants - Provide a welcome orientation for international students and families - Contact program participants on a monthly basis and provide status updates to the National Office - Assist the National Office in resolving participant issues - Develop relationships with educational institutions and community organizations Show less

Intern. Banquet Sales Coordinator

• Feb 2016 - May 2016

- Documentation of daily events - Follow up and assessment of events - Support in Sales - Coordination and routing of the guests - Daily office duties - Documentation of daily events - Follow up and assessment of events - Support in Sales - Coordination and routing of the guests - Daily office duties

University Ambassador

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

Promotion of the platform where you can find job/internship opportunities in different sectors and worldwide. Promotion of the platform where you can find job/internship opportunities in different sectors and worldwide.

Intern. Banquet Sales Coordinator

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

- Documentation of daily events - Follow up and assessment of events - Coordination and routing of the guests - Daily office duties - Documentation of daily events - Follow up and assessment of events - Coordination and routing of the guests - Daily office duties

Student Representative and University Ambassador

• Oct 2011 - May 2012

• Representing student communication between students and the College administration. • Serving as liaison in bringing any issues/suggestions/feedback to the administration at meetings . • Suggesting, developing and implementing solutions to problems related to campus life. • Collaborate with students to coordinate events to enhance students communication opportunities • Representing student communication between students and the College administration. • Serving as liaison in bringing any issues/suggestions/feedback to the administration at meetings . • Suggesting, developing and implementing solutions to problems related to campus life. • Collaborate with students to coordinate events to enhance students communication opportunities

Internet Marketing Manager

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

• E-Marketing • Researching and reporting on external opportunities • Measuring success • E-Marketing • Researching and reporting on external opportunities • Measuring success

Intern. Specialist in Credit Dep

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

• Calculating and interpreting credit scores and the financial risks involved in lending money. • Analysing and reviewing applications, procedures and credit monitoring • Calculating and interpreting credit scores and the financial risks involved in lending money. • Analysing and reviewing applications, procedures and credit monitoring

Junior Consultant

• Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

Junior Consultant of Trade and Goods Department. Head of Student Home Office Real Estate Department Junior Consultant of Trade and Goods Department. Head of Student Home Office Real Estate Department

Business Interpreter

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

- Assimilating speakers' words quickly, including jargon and acronyms - Writing notes to aid memory - Using microphones and headsets - Preparing paperwork - considering agendas before meetings - Lectures and speeches when received in advance - Using the internet to conduct research - Organising workload and liaising with internal departments, agencies and employers - Working to a professional code of ethics covering confidentiality and impartiality - Assimilating speakers' words quickly, including jargon and acronyms - Writing notes to aid memory - Using microphones and headsets - Preparing paperwork - considering agendas before meetings - Lectures and speeches when received in advance - Using the internet to conduct research - Organising workload and liaising with internal departments, agencies and employers - Working to a professional code of ethics covering confidentiality and impartiality

Insurance Agent

• Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

Calculating and establishing premiums and payment method. • Calling on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggesting additions or changes. • Meeting with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy. • Customizing insurance programs to suit individual customers. • Developing marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance. Calculating and establishing premiums and payment method. • Calling on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggesting additions or changes. • Meeting with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy. • Customizing insurance programs to suit individual customers. • Developing marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance.