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Karen GUSMAN

Karen GUSMAN

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Accomplished Planning Manager with a proven track record at Weissmans Design for Dance, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings through expert demand forecasting and cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and fostering strong client relationships, achieving high-quality project delivery within budget. Skilled in budget preparation and team leadership, committed to continuous improvement and efficiency.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning Manager

Weissmans Design for Dance
01.1987 - 01.2022
  • Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Planned resources, conducted costing activities, and managed bid and proposal phases.
  • Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
  • Assessed and forecasted brand sales projections.
  • Facilitated strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and effectively managing expectations.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Enhanced company reputation by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
  • Established standardized reporting systems to provide clear visibility into project status for key stakeholders.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Oversaw inventory replenishment strategies and processes for programs.
  • Verified overall customer plans to achieve sales and operations objectives.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Bundler

Verona Mfg
03.1983 - 12.1986
  • Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Planned resources, conducted costing activities, and managed bid and proposal phases.
  • Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
  • Assessed and forecasted brand sales projections.
  • Facilitated strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and effectively managing expectations.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Enhanced company reputation by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
  • Established standardized reporting systems to provide clear visibility into project status for key stakeholders.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Oversaw inventory replenishment strategies and processes for programs.
  • Verified overall customer plans to achieve sales and operations objectives.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education

Business Management

Lindbergh High School
St Louis Missouri
05.1975

Skills

  • Issue resolution
  • Budget preparation
  • Demand forecasting
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Department management
  • Relationship building
  • Project management
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Planning Manager

Weissmans Design for Dance
01.1987 - 01.2022

Bundler

Verona Mfg
03.1983 - 12.1986

Business Management

Lindbergh High School

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