Aven Saubert, PMP
Riverside,CA
Summary
Proven project manager and educator seeking a service leadership position where the unique combination of business acumen, project management skills, and excellence in education can assist the next generation to receive an exemplary education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
School Library Assistant
Alvord Unified School District
05.2014 - Current
- Trained all Alvord Elementary Library Assistants while serving as Elementary Library Lead from 2019 to present. Served on hiring panels. Planned and lead bi-monthly team meetings, trainings and team building activities
- Developed standard operating practices for Alvord Elementary libraries which reduced delay in delivery of instructional materials and reduced manhours for inventory at all sites
- Manage McAuliffe Elementary library, creating most robust and relevant elementary collection district wide, reducing average copywrite age by 18 years
- Write grants and fundraise netting average 8K per year for books and school programs
- Implemented robust maker space program which resulted in 10% decrease in absenteeism on maker space days
- Chosen to represent Alvord USD as classified advocate on ballot material for Measure J, which voters passed in August of 2022, funding safety improvements for all Alvord schools
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement such as school wide Disability Acceptance Month campaign involving staff, students and parents, interactive learning such as ladybug and butterfly units with live insects, book fairs, and California Young Reader program
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books and created fun and engaging environment, fostering love of reading and school
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users, including books, instructional material and technology
Small Business Co-Owner
Trinex Commercial Finance, INC.
01.2006 - 02.2017
- As silent co-owner, supported managing partners with bookkeeping and creation of standard operating procedures
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue by 25%, and effectively targeting new markets which doubled companies customer base
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
Sr. Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Infonxx, INC.
03.2000 - 09.2006
- Responsible for strategic projects crucial to growth and diversification of companies client base as well as mentoring, managing and developing department's associate project managers
- Managed implementation of enhanced directory assistance for carriers such as AT&T, Alltel, US Cellular, Verizon, Sprint and Nextel
- Directed company's largest customer implementations which double incoming call volume
- Decreased market implementation timeframe by over 30 days per region by creating new sales and account management procedures
- Decreased implementation timeframe for multiple regions by 5 months while increasing customer satisfaction scores
- Increased call center capacity by managing expansion of California call centers
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
Market Launch Manager
Infonxx, INC
06.1998 - 03.2000
- Directed cross departmental teams in completion of tasks necessary to service new clients or regions
- Developed new revenue sources by overseeing launch processes for multiple business ventures, which produced monthly revenue increases of over $1MM
- Traveled extensively to customer sites to manage successful product acceptance tests
- Directed data purchase, contract negotiation, and vendor relations
- Reduced call processing time company wide by leading project team that developed and implemented improvements in primary search system
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu05.1998
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Student Advocacy
- Financial Administration
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- 2021 State of California Classified Educator of the Year Award under former name, Aven Callahan
- 2021 Riverside County, Alvord USD and McAuliffe Elementary Classified Educator of the Year Awards
- 2017 McAuliffe Elementary Classified Educator or the Year Award and Alvord USD Classifed Educator of the Month Award
- Sprint Project Zarda Award, 2006
- Infonxx High Potential Award, 2003
- Sprint Project Navigator Award, 2003
Certification
- Project Management Institute Certified PMP, Project Management Professional
- IIL Advanced Project Management Certification
Timeline
School Library Assistant
Alvord Unified School District
05.2014 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Trinex Commercial Finance, INC.
01.2006 - 02.2017
Sr. Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Infonxx, INC.
03.2000 - 09.2006
Market Launch Manager
Infonxx, INC
06.1998 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Pepperdine University
- Project Management Institute Certified PMP, Project Management Professional
- IIL Advanced Project Management Certification
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