JILL FRIEDMCCARTHY
New Milford,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Project Management Consultant and Teacher Assistant with a robust background in the automotive industry, including a pivotal role with BMW of North America. Expert in strategic planning and market analysis, complemented by strong communication skills and effective collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing business processes and educational programs, driven by a keen eye for detail and creative problem-solving abilities. Highly experienced, organized and detail-oriented administrative professional with experience providing executive-level support. Skilled in developing and maintaining efficient office operations and streamlining administrative processes. Possess excellent organizational, communication and multitasking skills, as well as strong proficiency in MS Office Suite. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to exceed expectations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant/Substitute
New Milford Board of Education
01.2018 - Current
- Provided lead teacher with assistance in imparting lessons, oversaw classwork assigned to students, monitored students during class time, developed learning resources, maintained accurate records, and developed strategies for classroom management.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Project Management Consultant
Allstate Roadside Services
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Oversaw project execution supporting key business initiatives, assisted managing call center agents, monitored agent performance, compiled performance data, prepared reports, and managed on-site operations.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Oversaw change control processes to ensure all requested modifications were properly documented, assessed, approved, and implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
- Organized and participated in meetings and workshops to foster shared project approach and track progress.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive project progress, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
Marketing Administrative Assistant
Panasonic Corporation of North America
01.2005 - 02.2009
- Organized consumer events, assisted sales teams, managed product development, and facilitated internal/external meetings.
- Supported marketing team members in their day-to-day tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects and overall department efficiency.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions that led to innovative marketing strategies that positively impacted overall business growth.
Assistant Product Manager, Hair Care
The Wella Corporation
01.1999 - 06.2005
- Supported ethnic hair care portfolio, implemented brand awareness promotions, coordinated user testing sessions, and oversaw production of promotional materials.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency in product development and launch.
- Led cross-departmental collaboration efforts in support of efficient project execution, ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing Management -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Skills
- Clear Communicator
- Excellent Listener
- Effective Collaborator
- Strong Business Acumen
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic Product Development and Planning
- Automotive Industry Experience
- Market Research
- Demographic Analysis
- Product Pricing and Volume Reviews
- Competitive Analysis
- Brand Awareness
- Creative Problem Resolution
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling expertise
- Database management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Event coordination
- Vendor relations
- Time management
- Report generation
- Strong organization
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teacher in Bergen County
- Licensed Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Wyckoff/ Franklin Lakes
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/Substitute
New Milford Board of Education
01.2018 - Current
Project Management Consultant
Allstate Roadside Services
01.2010 - 01.2017
Marketing Administrative Assistant
Panasonic Corporation of North America
01.2005 - 02.2009
Assistant Product Manager, Hair Care
The Wella Corporation
01.1999 - 06.2005
- Certified Substitute Teacher in Bergen County
- Licensed Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Wyckoff/ Franklin Lakes
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing Management -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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