Sabrina Rosario.
Project Manager/Business Consultant
Lexington,SC
Summary
Versatile Business Development Associate highly effective at generating leads, developing pipelines and closing sales. Offering unique skills in identifying new revenue streams and potential clients to meet growth objectives. Thrives on challenge and competition. Contract finding hound dog. Specializing in Labor Contracts, Security, and Government Contracts.
Accomplished Consultant drives organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated to cost, process and resource optimization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development Consultant
SamCor LLC
Lexington, South Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Communicated with local organizations to build networks and develop leads.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships and followed through all service needs.
- Reviewed client concerns and recommended appropriate changes to supervisors.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
- Devised business plan outlining concise and actionable targets and sales goals.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Exceptional computer skills
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
Hospital Admin/Engineering Project Manager
New Era Technology/CTS Staffing
Oakland, CA
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Managed various stages of construction projects.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Reviewed and complied with local building codes and zone regulations.
Sr. Project Manager, Site Coordinator
New Era Technology/CTS Staffing
Oakland , CA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Oversaw HR needs for 150-employees operation across 24 locations.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Head Chef /Manager
Bongusto Pizza And Pasta
Bronx , NY
06.2001 - 04.2020
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- I left this job to work in the electrical industry and attend school for electrical theory. I came back to this job working part time through, the years while working multiple other jobs.
Electrical Engineer Apprentice
Local #3 IBEW Multiple Companies
Queens , NY
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Processed charts and graphics included within design proposals for presentation to customers.
- Assessed Electrical products and parts to identify issues and potential delays.
- Manufactured and compiled components to integrate into final product designs.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Paraprofessional Educator
NYC Dept Of Education
NYC, NY
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Plaster/Painter/Taper
Self-employeed
NYC, NY
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Prepared surfaces for coating applications.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
- Screwed metal and wooden studs into frames.
- Cut and installed decorative framing and trim.
Head Bartender
South Of France
Bronx , NY
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 100 customers daily.
- Mentored team members and coached on procedures and productivity strategies.
- Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings. (This was for an outside company I also worked for during this time)
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Enumerator/ Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
Bronx , NY
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Supervised crew of [Number] employees in general maintenance and asphalt patching.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Cultivated communications with customer and resolved budgetary and logistics issues to move toward project completion.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Communicated with Census takers via phone to answer questions and expedite process.
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Served as last line of defense to obtain accurate count for federal funding and fair political representation.
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Brought relevant language skills and cultural familiarity to successfully access neighborhood residents.
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
- Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Multimedia Artist Intern
Atomic Paintbrush
Manhattan, NY
04.1997 - 06.1998
- Communicated clearly with production staff and completed support tasks on time.
- Banked illustrations and creative artwork for handbooks, training guides and other instructional materials.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
- Learned new software packages in addition to traditional art methods.
- Produced computer-generated artwork to add depth and cohesiveness to technical journal and publication articles.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and other software tools to create Artwork and Special effect on artwork sent to the Artist.
- Ensured safe and discreet delivery of all finished products and directly to the clients.
- Such Clients I was able to work with such as Marvel Comics, Acclaim Comics, DC Comics, CBS, Paramount Studios, just to name a few.
Education
No Degree - Psychology Teacher Education
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NYMixologist/ Alcohol Awareness - Mixology, Wine, Spirits
American Bartenders School
Manhattan, NY 06.1999 - 09.1999
Electrical Theory - Electrical Theory
SUNY Empire State College
ManhattanAssociates Degree - Multimedia, Development And Management
Westchester Business Institute
White Plains NY 09.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
Continuous professional improvement
Business-to-customer expertise
Lead Generation
Proficient in Computer and IT products
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Planning and Coordination
Staff Management
Policies and procedures
Strategic planning
Job inspections
Improvement initiatives
Project Management
Coaching and mentoring
Negotiation
Search Engine Optimization
Business administration
Business planning
Contract Management
Operations management
Timeline
Business Development Consultant
SamCor LLC
08.2022 - Current
Sr. Project Manager, Site Coordinator
New Era Technology/CTS Staffing
11.2021 - 01.2022
Hospital Admin/Engineering Project Manager
New Era Technology/CTS Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Electrical Engineer Apprentice
Local #3 IBEW Multiple Companies
01.2007 - 07.2010
Paraprofessional Educator
NYC Dept Of Education
08.2004 - 01.2006
Head Chef /Manager
Bongusto Pizza And Pasta
06.2001 - 04.2020
Plaster/Painter/Taper
Self-employeed
01.2001 - 06.2004
Mixologist/ Alcohol Awareness - Mixology, Wine, Spirits
American Bartenders School
06.1999 - 09.1999
Enumerator/ Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
01.1999 - 01.2000
Head Bartender
South Of France
09.1998 - 06.2001
Associates Degree - Multimedia, Development And Management
Westchester Business Institute
09.1998 - 06.2000
Multimedia Artist Intern
Atomic Paintbrush
04.1997 - 06.1998
No Degree - Psychology Teacher Education
College of New Rochelle
Electrical Theory - Electrical Theory
SUNY Empire State College