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Cindy Petersen

Eastlake,OH

Summary

Diligent project manager with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements. Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager II

Allen Industries, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

Project Manager

Allen Industries, Inc
03.2017 - 12.2023
  • Managed multiple accounts with their sign projects throughout the entire job cycle while keeping target dates and cost within guidelines
  • Responsible for managing 6 accounts totaling $1M
  • Communicate with account representatives to determine customer needs and expectations
  • Visit customers and job sites as necessary
  • Resolve any problems that may occur with the projects by implementing action plans
  • Negotiate survey, permitting and install pricing with subcontractors to ensure profitability on the project
  • Manage project to successfully meet customer required deadlines
  • Approve incoming invoices from vendors and subcontractors and submit for payment
  • Prepare and interpret projected billing reports regularly
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Project Manager

MC Sign Company
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Manage multiple sign projects throughout the entire process while keeping target dates and cost within guidelines
  • Communicates project status directly to customer, depending on customer requirements, including status reporting when needed with site location managers, vendors, and client project sponsors
  • Manage 150-200 work orders from start to finish within SLA guidelines
  • Utilizes and maintains Services Application database with all required project details
  • Negotiate survey, permitting and install costs with Field Partners
  • Request drawings from Design Department using site survey or elevation drawings, ensuring artwork is within city code as well as within the guidelines from each customer
  • Manage project to successfully meet customer required deadlines
  • Completes work order close out and submits invoice to customer with all required documents
  • Manage project budget at or above required gross profit margin guidelines as set by Sales

Assistant Footwear Buyer

AmeriMark Holdings
03.2012 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for supporting buyer in product selection, competitive analysis and market trends for the footwear division
  • Supported and executed all merchandising strategies for shoe offerings within multiple catalogs totaling $7.7M
  • Developed and maintained assortment plans ensuring complete accuracy for further supply chain execution
  • Ensured that all information within the catalogs was accurate and that all pertinent information was conveyed to the consumer in the most effective manner
  • Buyer for all online exclusive shoes
  • Successfully managed this program by increasing units sold by 65% and revenue by 61% over 2013

Assistant Store Manager

Chico’s FAS, Inc.
07.2011 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for supporting management in the general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability
  • Assist Manager with all aspects of a $1.5M business
  • Increased sales contribution by 16% with excellent customer service levels by developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
  • Oversaw visual merchandising
  • Co-led the team to reduce the store’s shrink from 1.2% to .92%
  • Supervised a staff of 11

Sales Lead

Chico’s FAS, Inc.
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Responsible for supporting management in the general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability
  • Assist Manager with all aspects of a $1.5M business
  • Increased sales contribution by 16% with excellent customer service levels by developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers
  • Oversaw visual merchandising
  • Co-led the team to reduce the store’s shrink from 1.2% to .92%
  • Supervised a staff of 11

Project Manager

ActionLink
07.2008 - 02.2009
  • Responsible for managing product/display installations and display/inline SKU maintenance for a third-party company
  • Clients included Sears, MicroCenter and Circuit City
  • Functioned in project-management role
  • Worked with internal collaborators and team members to ensure project parameters and objectives were met
  • Successfully communicated to the necessary internal departments including IT, Regional Managers, and our warehouse on a daily basis
  • Responsible for summarizing and analyzing data

Merchandising Coordinator

InkStop, Inc.
09.2006 - 07.2008
  • Assisted in the areas of price optimization, advertising, data integrity and vendor management for a start-up retail company with 150 store fronts
  • Worked with vendors and buyers to gather product information for SKU set-up, maintenance and product knowledge
  • Collaborated with the E-commerce department in the creation of InkStop’s website
  • Assisted buyers in the maintenance of product assortment and planogram documents
  • Responsible for the preparation of sell through reports and daily sales/gross margin reports
  • Responsible for properly loading deal pricing for ads to ensure they met pricing guidelines and system capabilities
  • Partnered with marketing and merchandising to ensure accuracy of all printed advertising materials

Assistant Category Manager

OfficeMax Headquarters, Inc.
06.2002 - 04.2006
  • Responsible for managing vendor compliance, SKU maintenance, promotional analysis and market trends for the paper division

Executive Assistant

OfficeMax Headquarters, Inc.
10.1997 - 06.2002
  • Responsible for managing vendor compliance, SKU maintenance, promotional analysis and market trends for the paper division

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Hiram College
Hiram, Ohio

Associates in Applied Business Degree - Marketing & Sales Technology, Sales Emphasis

The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio

Skills

  • Supervision/Management
  • Project Management
  • Developing value added supplier relationships and practices
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Able to cope with the demands of a fast paced and changing business
  • Vendor Management
  • Merchandising/Marketing Strategies
  • Ability to identify trends
  • Team Leadership
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Suite
  • Process Improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Project tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Certification

  • Project Management Training Academy - July, 2020
  • Project Management Training Acadamy - April, 2019

Timeline

Project Manager II

Allen Industries, Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Allen Industries, Inc
03.2017 - 12.2023

Project Manager

MC Sign Company
05.2015 - 03.2017

Assistant Footwear Buyer

AmeriMark Holdings
03.2012 - 05.2015

Assistant Store Manager

Chico’s FAS, Inc.
07.2011 - 03.2012

Sales Lead

Chico’s FAS, Inc.
08.2010 - 07.2011

Project Manager

ActionLink
07.2008 - 02.2009

Merchandising Coordinator

InkStop, Inc.
09.2006 - 07.2008

Assistant Category Manager

OfficeMax Headquarters, Inc.
06.2002 - 04.2006

Executive Assistant

OfficeMax Headquarters, Inc.
10.1997 - 06.2002

Associates in Applied Business Degree - Marketing & Sales Technology, Sales Emphasis

The University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Hiram College

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