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Work History
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Competitive Equestrian
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Daryl Vitale

Clifton,NJ

Summary

High caliber, motivated professional with gravitas and proven track record of successful project management. A diligent workhorse and champion of innovative, creative, and competitive solutions to address complex client and company needs ensuring superior results. Brings more than 5yrs experience collaborating with and leading diverse teams on varied projects in the personal care and beauty industries.

A superb communicator backed with extensive client facing experience and commitment to quality, market competency, customer satisfaction, and organizational growth and longevity. Adept at planning, directing, and maintaining cohesive operations across various departments and controlling all stages of project lifecycle from concept to finished, delivered goods. Orchestrates efficient productions in accordance with company, market, and shareholder policies, which adhere to all statutory, regulatory, and distribution compliance legislation while maintaining strict quality standards and requirements.

Poised and dependable candidate with superlative business acumen, versed in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the organizations goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Disposable Hygiene LLC
Clifton, NJ
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Successfully developed and produced products from concept, gaining 7 new accounts in first year as project manager, for national brands and high profile clients, including IPSY, Grove, and Walgreens.
  • Managed company's VIP and celebrity projects from concept to finished goods.
  • Responsible for completion of documentation regarding clients supplier guides/manuals and circulation of said guides to all necessary departments/parties. Implemented read receipt document to ensure accountability and internal compliance of policies and reduce spending on fines due to non- compliance.
  • Handled onboarding to National brand retailer and small business platforms including but not limited to WERCS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, etc.
  • Responsible for requests, production, and delivery of all product samples across entire organization.
  • Arranged and led all project related meetings with relevant internal departments, vendors, and client teams.
  • Drafted all critical project documentation including but not limited to project briefs, timing, costing, scope, R&D, contractual, regulatory, compliance, etc. and orchestrated completion of client/vendor supplied files throughout various internal departments.
  • Orchestrated trials and implementation of recycle ready films for MUR wipes, personal care wipes, and household wipes.
  • Reviewed and responded to sales inquiries and assigned Sales Reps where applicable.
  • Implemented, maintained, and presented trackers and project progression logs for Executive team and client teams throughout project lifecycle.
  • Held weekly or bi- weekly vendor meetings to optimize workflow. Introduced and implemented tracker for materials, outstanding orders, record discrepancies, defects and solutions reached where applicable, scrap rates, tolerance parameters, etc, and source materials for pipeline and new product development, contracted projects, and fulfillment.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Guided client teams through all aspects of R&D, testing, marketing, regulatory, distribution compliance, quality procedures, packaging, product claims, etc.
  • Worked directly w R&D director, chemists, and Creative director on innovations, product development, tech transfers, reverse engineers, and turnkey programs.
  • Responsible for product testing across entire organization. Guided clients in selecting proper testing programs. Introduced and implemented testing services forms, drafted all product request forms for testing samples, processed requests through relevant departments, scheduled testing with third party labs, managed production of needed test samples, arranged delivery of said samples to respective parties, maintained and provided progress trackers and timelines to clients and internal team members.
  • Completed RFI's, RFQ's, drafted and processed invoices, PO's, EDI, etc.
  • Managed packaging artwork and print submissions to vendors, from small business to national retailer programs such as Walgreens BOOTS PQA/GMI

Sales & Marketing Assistant

Disposable Hygiene LLC
Clifton, NJ
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Assisted Sales and Marketing manager in maintaining company social media platforms.
  • Worked closely with Sales Reps to manage over 3 dozen accounts.
  • Drafted product sample requests and submitted for processing.
  • Scheduled meetings for Sales and Marketing manager.
  • Provided meeting agendas and recaps to relevant parties.
  • Sourced and presented original content for company social media platforms.
  • Worked with Packaging department and PD department to source components and new vendors.
  • Managed 4 separate company mailing lists.

Administrative Assistant

AVCOA INC
Rutherford, NJ
10.2011 - 03.2016
  • Worked on multi- million dollar sets providing audio/visual equipment for clients such as Pepsi Co., NFL, Victoria's Secret Runway Show, WWE, Billboard Top 10 Artists, and many more.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Prepared equipment packing lists for Show crew to maintain event accuracy.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain stock.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting agendas and notes.
  • Processed invoices and expenses with QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Listed outdated equipment for sale and managed ads.

Intern

American Hygiene
Carlstadt , NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
  • Gained experience in personal care and hygiene industry and contract manufacturing.
  • Maintained mailing list of over 1800 contacts.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's
Rutherford, NJ
2005

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Technical
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Project Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Facilitation
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • New Product Development
  • Documentation

Competitive Equestrian

Amateur Owner Stadium Jumper and Fourth Level Dressage rider with over 30 years experience in caring for, training, and competing exceptional equines has taught me to think outside the box, express clear, decisive intentions, and keep a level head in terrific and stressful situations. Success in this field demands gaining the complete trust of my partner and the tools and skills I've acquired throughout this process lend perfectly to enabling the successful management of high maintenance accounts.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Project Manager

Disposable Hygiene LLC
02.2019 - 06.2022

Sales & Marketing Assistant

Disposable Hygiene LLC
06.2018 - 02.2019

Administrative Assistant

AVCOA INC
10.2011 - 03.2016

Intern

American Hygiene
01.2009 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's
Daryl Vitale