John Samowitz
Auburndale
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Business Systems Support
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
05.2023 - Current
- Led teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Sr. Manager Digital Production
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2022 - Current
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
Manager Digital Production
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
IT Release Manager
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained version control systems meticulously, ensuring accurate tracking and easy rollback capabilities when necessary.
- Mentored junior team members in release management best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.
- Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
- Created presentations and infographic for platform release enhancement communications.
- Planned and orchestrated end-to-end processes
- Collaborated with project developers, quality assurance team members and business analysts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
West Jordan, UT05.1997
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Data-driven decision-making
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Documentation And Reporting
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Talent Development
- Resource Allocation
- Reporting management
- Corporate Communications
Certification
CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
Timeline
Associate Director Business Systems Support
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
05.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager Digital Production
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2022 - Current
Manager Digital Production
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2018 - 04.2022
IT Release Manager
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
05.2017 - 04.2018
CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
High School Diploma -
Copper Hills High School
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