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Josette Toukmehji

Miami,FL

Summary

Exceptionally self-motivated and directed professional with excellent written and oral communication skills. Very well versed in project management and contract administration.

Combines a strong background in product development and devising business strategies.

An expert at boosting sales by understanding consumer trends and working with engineers to determine ideal product solutions.

A hardworking team player who is successful at cross-functional collaboration and communication.

A strategic thinker and problem solver with a deep interest in data analysis. Capable of seeing beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making.

A professional who is eager to contribute to the organization's goals and simultaneously obtain excellent opportunities for career development and personal growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Specialist

Vitafarm Labs INC
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Worked with suppliers on developing new products
  • Helped with invoicing and accounts payable.
  • Worked with the development team to formulate new supplement products to launch into the market
  • Made sure new formulas are compliant with Foreign Ministries of Health, The FDA and GMP Practices
  • Researched the market for competitive products and prices
  • Provided nutritional information to the development laboratory
  • Helped design a full line of supplement products from scratch that target different age groups’ needs
  • Performed workshops and educational sessions for brand awareness
  • Participated in local and international trade shows and expos representing the company

Assistant Project Manager

De Zayas Bittar Inc & CBRE-HEERY
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Ensured contractors’ performance is in accordance with the contract agreement
  • Managed day to day contract administration tasks including payment and scheduling
  • Held meetings to ensure contractors compliance with contractual obligations
  • Insured payments and scheduled milestone is compliant with the awarded contract
  • Collaborate with project managers to manage various construction projects throughout the planning, scoping, design, permitting, construction, and completion phases
  • Screen mail and calls, respond to or route inquiries to appropriate personnel, and bring matters of major importance to executives’ attention
  • Track project invoices and prepare weekly, monthly, or quarterly financial reports
  • Research, compile and summarize information to formulate correspondence and to respond to inquiries; follow-up to secure requested reports and data
  • Assist Project Managers, Program Director and/or Superintendents in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure that costs, schedules, documents control and quality standards are met
  • Visit Job sites on a regular basis to ensure that the projects are moving as planned and report back to supervisors
  • Attend district meetings and workshops
  • Act as the liaison among Clients, Broward schools’ representatives, contractors, architects, executives, and Project Managers.

Administrative Assistant

De Zayas Bittar Inc & CBRE-HEERY
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed day to day contract administration tasks including payment and scheduling
  • Followed up with contractors regarding contractual duties
  • Provide assistance to the executive team by handling various administrative details to ensure efficient office operations
  • Screen mail and callers, respond to and route inquiries to appropriate personnel, and bring matters of major importance to executives’ attention
  • Perform various executive assistant duties of technical and highly confidential nature
  • Research, compile and summarize information to formulate correspondence and to respond to inquiries; follow-up to secure requested reports and data
  • Assist executives with all communications, including writing emails and answering phone calls
  • Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports
  • Take meeting minutes during meetings
  • Manage executives’ calendars and arrange and monitor meeting appointments and schedules
  • Establish and maintain confidential and specialized files and records
  • Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners
  • Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.

Store Manager

Jax Cleaners
06.2007 - 11.2015
  • Kept an updated database of customers' contacts
  • Performed Document Control for all Stores’ Documentation and filing
  • Supplied customers with updated price sheets for a wide range of products
  • Updated the business website
  • Answered customers' questions and concerns
  • Negotiated prices and terms of service
  • Periodically reviewed performance and provided updates to managers
  • Set sales goals and worked in an efficient and timely manner to achieve them
  • Performed Sewing and took measurements for alteration purposes.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
2013

Associate in Art Degree -

Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida
2009

High School Diploma -

The Foundation Academy
Jacksonville, Florida
2006

Music Education Degree -

National Music Institute
2005

Skills

1- Professional Experience in the following fields:

  • Project Management
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Branding Compliance
  • Project Requirements
  • Cost Estimation
  • Quote Information

2- Well organized with respect to priority setting and time management

3- Reliable, trustworthy, Professional, and responsible

4- Works efficiently as a team player and individually

5- Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

6- Experienced and proficient in Adobe PDF, Bluebeam and Visio

Timeline

Product Development Specialist

Vitafarm Labs INC
03.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant Project Manager

De Zayas Bittar Inc & CBRE-HEERY
01.2019 - 08.2020

Administrative Assistant

De Zayas Bittar Inc & CBRE-HEERY
01.2016 - 01.2019

Store Manager

Jax Cleaners
06.2007 - 11.2015

Bachelors of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of North Florida

Associate in Art Degree -

Florida State College

High School Diploma -

The Foundation Academy

Music Education Degree -

National Music Institute
Josette Toukmehji