Anne Baysinger
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Project manager with 6+ years of experience leading client projects from initiation through completion for national retail installation and merchandising programs. Skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, identifying risks, and maintaining strong stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery. Known for improving processes, solving operational challenges, and driving projects to completion on schedule.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Footprint Solutions
01.2020 - Current
- Manage client installation and merchandising projects from planning through execution across multiple retail locations
- Coordinate project scope, timelines, deliverables, and reporting to ensure on-time completion and client satisfaction
- Translate client requirements into clear project plans, training materials, and execution guidelines for field teams
- Identify project risks and implement solutions to resolve operational issues and prevent delays
- Lead client meetings and maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders regarding project status and performance
- Develop reporting and analysis to track project progress and provide insights to clients
- Streamline workflows and project timelines to improve efficiency and project outcomes
Director of Academic Advising
Benedictine University
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led operations of the Advising Center including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and program management
- Directed initiatives supporting student recruitment, onboarding, and retention
- Collaborated with university leadership and academic departments to improve advising processes
- Implemented operational improvements that increased advising capacity and student retention
Associate Director of Advising / Senior Academic Advisor / Academic Advisor
Benedictine University
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Managed academic advising programs supporting undergraduate students
- Developed advising resources, programming, and campus events supporting student success
- Led strategic initiatives to improve advising communication and registration processes
- Analyzed advising data to support student retention initiatives and operational planning
Education
Master of Science - Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILBachelor's Degree - International Business
North Central College
Naperville, ILSkills
- Project lifecycle management
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder communication
- Project timelines & scheduling
- Training development & documentation
- Risk identification & problem resolution
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Performance reporting & analysis
- Process improvement
- Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, project tracking tools
Timeline
Project Manager
Footprint Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Director of Academic Advising
Benedictine University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate Director of Advising / Senior Academic Advisor / Academic Advisor
Benedictine University
01.2007 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
North Central College