Hi, I’m
Alana Costa
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Skilled Project Manager professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Proactive and achievement-oriented, bringing years 12 years of marketing and sales support experience.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Developed and managed aftermarket programs to drive increased sales. Created new tools to streamline sales initiatives.
- Identified and evaluated new technologies and add-on applications to improve and optimize marketing team efforts.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of all projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
SENIOR SALES ANALYST
07.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Developed and Program Managed Customer Sales Programs
- Lead and executed newsletters and monthly communications
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and worked with stakeholders to execute events
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication. Including vendor contracts.
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
GLOBAL CHANNEL OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
05.2011 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Managed Distributor lead generation tool, including billing and training execution for over 250 North America Salesforce
- Managed regional sales incentive programs, including reports, billing, and awards.
- Consulted with Directors, Segment Leaders and Cross-Functional groups to execute Regional Sales Conferences. Led logistics and registration process, developed, and maintained budgets and negotiated vendor contracts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECILIST
03.2007 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Designed and executed new payroll system company wide, led development and facilitation of training.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Redesigned employee disciplinary tracking log process. Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
Education
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
12.2015
Skills
- Customer Demographics
- Launch New Products
- Market Analysis
- Project Management
- Strategic Positioning
- Reputation Management
- Content Curation
- Process Improvement
- Best Practice Implementation
- Budgeting
Timeline
MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
06.2018 - Current
SENIOR SALES ANALYST
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
07.2016 - 06.2018
GLOBAL CHANNEL OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
05.2011 - 06.2016
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECILIST
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
03.2007 - 05.2011
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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