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Paula Scott

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Resourceful Manager with a successful track record in coordinating and monitoring operations across departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations, reducing costs, and promoting efficiency. Highly committed and hardworking, focused on maintaining teamwork quality and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, IT Client Services

NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA
09.2012 - Current

• Maintain and enhanced client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and exceptional service delivery.
• Review and approved hardware and software procurement requests.
• Conduct weekly team meetings and provided regular status reports.
• Oversee daily support activities, guiding a team of 10+ direct reports.
• Manage ticket queues to ensure SLA compliance and prompt issue resolution.
• Act as the main point of contact for client inquiries, issues, and escalations.
• Collaborate with business units on projects like server migrations, network upgrades, and cyber initiatives.
• Develop strategies for upselling and cross-selling products or services.
• Monitor client satisfaction, proactively addressing concerns.
• Prepare monthly reports on team performance, client satisfaction, and projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to improve client services.

Vendor/Asset Management
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accurate asset records and optimize utilization.
• Manage acquisition of software and IT assets, aligning with organizational needs and budgets.
• Collaborate with the asset governance team for compliant disposal of obsolete IT equipment.
• Work with departments to forecast asset needs for timely procurement and deployment.
• Maintain vendor relationships to manage orders, tech support, and resolve procurement issues.
• Oversee IT asset disposal, coordinating with recycling vendors for compliance.

Procurement Specialist

NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA
01.1991 - 09.2012

• Implemented and deployed enterprise policies and standards.
• Provided IT support for 700 local users and 200 remote users across multiple locations.
• Evaluated end-user proficiency and coordinated training programs within budget.
• Researched and reported on new technologies for potential implementation.
• Developed and tracked hardware/software budgets.
• Managed asset inventory, logistics, and M/A/C (moves, adds, changes) processes.
• Handled purchasing and procurement, vendor management, and invoice processing.
• Prepared and reported monthly financial forecasts and status reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Muir High School
Pasadena, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Asset Tracking and Control
  • IT Equipment Handling and Disposal
  • Procurement Coordination
  • Inventory Auditing and Reconciliation
  • Compliance with Environmental Regulations
  • Problem Solving
  • Vendor Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Manager, IT Client Services

NBCUniversal
09.2012 - Current

Procurement Specialist

NBCUniversal
01.1991 - 09.2012

High School Diploma -

John Muir High School
Paula Scott