BRANDE POULNOT
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Self-motivated leader with expertise in driving and managing complex processes. Highly organized with proven communication and project management skills. Experienced in creating marketing materials and developing soft surface products. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to multitask and meet deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Shaw Contract Custom Design Studio
Cartersville, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Coordinate meetings to gather requirements and deliver project updates, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Manage project timelines and budgets, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring project delivery.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with Sales, Manufacturing, and other Shaw teams to foster collaboration and alignment on project goals.
- Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Established effective communication protocols between internal teams to coordinate efforts on various project aspects.
Sr. Proposal Writer
Shaw Industries, Inc.
Cartersville, GA
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and gather insights, aligning proposals with business needs.
- Developed comprehensive proposals and materials for global flooring opportunities, enhancing competitive positioning.
- Coordinated with Sales and Marketing teams to align messaging and branding, improving proposal consistency and impact.
- Coordinated with Sales and Marketing teams to align messaging and branding, enhancing proposal consistency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and gather insights, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Trained junior writers on best practices for proposal development and writing styles, fostering a culture of quality and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2001
Skills
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Resource allocation
- Strong writing skills
- Content development
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Project Manager
Shaw Contract Custom Design Studio
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Proposal Writer
Shaw Industries, Inc.
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
University of Georgia