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GREGORY DELLA VECCHIA

Pine Island,NY

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with 24 years of comprehensive experience in project planning and account management. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to successfully execute complex initiatives. Skilled in problem-solving and developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Committed to contributing to an organization focused on delivering high-quality products and services while achieving strategic goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Agent - Insurance Producer

Aflac
Middletown, New York
06.2024 - Current
  • Work with groups and individuals to establish accounts and benefit plans for employees and businesses
  • Build relationships with accounts to present and manage needs based on business preferences and employer expectations
  • Provide client services and tailored resolutions for each account

Project Manager

County Draperies
Middletown, New York
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw end-to-end management of assigned projects.
  • Streamlined scheduling process for efficient material delivery and production.
  • Prepared detailed budgets and secured necessary approvals.
  • Worked alongside colleagues to troubleshoot critical project challenges.

Senior Project Manager / Account Operations Manager

Acme Plastics
Woodland Park, New Jersey
04.2009 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated scheduling of key project components.
  • Devised project strategies while sharing progress insights with senior leaders.
  • Handled comprehensive project lifecycle tasks like identification, analysis, and strategy recommendation.
  • Directed teams of training and implementation specialists in executing comprehensive project plans to transition from multiple systems to standardized warehouse management solutions.
  • Gained extensive experience in various management roles, encompassing direct employee oversight.
  • Organized actionable short- and long-term goals for successful project initiation in a knowledge-based setting.
  • Directed establishment, adoption, and ongoing support of operational protocols.
  • Defined critical milestones and allocated necessary resources for projects.

Project Manager

Acme Plastics
Woodland Park, New Jersey
07.1996 - 03.2009
  • Led negotiations to secure contracts with vendors, designers, and general contractors.
  • Oversaw collaboration between engineering and support functions to achieve project goals.
  • Managed project documentation processes including generation, approval, execution, and implementation.
  • Developed and executed new operational processes to enhance workflow between various departments.
  • Completed ROI analyses to assess program success.
  • Determined areas for enhancement by assessing current procedures.

Small Parcel Shipping Manager

Acme Plastics
Woodland Park, New Jersey
03.1993 - 08.1996
  • Supervised the activities of warehouse workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials
  • Issued shipping instructions and provided routing information, work requirements, delivery times, and locations to the crew to ensure quality and timely delivery of products
  • Worked with vendors to schedule more than 4 daily pickups 100's of weekly shipments
  • Determining staffing requirements, training new workers in proper operational procedures and functions, and explaining company policies that resulted in increased production
  • Inspected work areas and operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness and maintenance
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEx, RPS, and DHL shipping companies
  • Performed the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance when needed
  • Negotiated with 5 different parcel companies and maintained below average industry costs for parcel shipments by approximately 30%

Shipping Clerk

Acme Plastics
Woodland Park, New Jersey
01.1991 - 03.1993
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records
  • Examined and inspected containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
  • Marked and labeled containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to the loading area
  • Placed products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes
  • Cleaned containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 40 packages per day
  • Removed completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks

Education

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical High School
Wayne, NJ
06-1989

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations Management
  • Goal-Focused
  • Effective Issue Resolution
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Collaborative Team Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Resource Coordination
  • Prioritized Task Management
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Project management
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Accountable Professional
  • Client Services
  • Effective Communication
  • Effective Organizational Skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Customer Relations
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logistics
  • Strategic Negotiation Skills
  • Versatile Team Member

Certification

  • Life, Health & Accident Insurance Producer

Timeline

Independent Agent - Insurance Producer

Aflac
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager

County Draperies
12.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Project Manager / Account Operations Manager

Acme Plastics
04.2009 - 05.2022

Project Manager

Acme Plastics
07.1996 - 03.2009

Small Parcel Shipping Manager

Acme Plastics
03.1993 - 08.1996

Shipping Clerk

Acme Plastics
01.1991 - 03.1993

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical High School
GREGORY DELLA VECCHIA