Samantha Drews
Columbia,MO
Summary
Self-motivated project manager with extensive experience in operational organization, data analytics, and collaboration on strategic initiatives. Proficient in driving continuous improvement efforts across diverse projects within the realms of product development, and marketing. Leveraging strong communication and leadership skills that spur innovation, promote cross-functional teamwork, and effectively steer projects from conception to completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Coordinator
American Outdoor Brands
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Guided Product Development through key process and project improvements, collaborating closely with senior management, engineering, quality, and marketing to align with goals and timelines.
- Supported leadership by conducting data mining on various datasets, including future, current, and historical products, to manage metrics and identify insights for product growth.
- Developed Power BI dashboards and reports displaying KPI's and metrics for product evaluation, aiding decision-making in product development, marketing, and sales.
- Designed and collaborated on model-driven Power Apps for multiple departments, serving as centralized platform for project data entry with features like business process flows and permissions management.
- Utilized Microsoft 365 tools to design and implement data and timeline visualizations and dashboards across departments, resulting in reduced manual reporting efforts and improved efficiency.
- Eliminated bottlenecks by applying power automate flows to various manual business processes.
- Delivered comprehensive presentations to management and sales, effectively communicating financial data, risk analyses, lead times, and development progress.
- Implemented collaborative tools and processes to streamline communication and information sharing, enhancing project coordination and execution. This included consolidating department resources, centralizing project files, and improving visualization of project timelines.
Senior Coordinator
Project Construct - Columbia Public Schools
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Cultivated invoicing, cash flow, purchase orders, accounts payable, and reconciliation through Access and Business Plus for over 100 vendors, facilitators, and customers.
- Constructed detailed monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial and productivity reporting to fiscal agent and state boards.
- Designed and maintained databases through Access for curriculum training and customer documentation.
- Developed, maintained, and grew website, advertising, and social media platforms.
- Organized conference scheduling and travel arrangements for key personnel.
Data Contractor
Project Construct - Columbia Public Schools
02.2020 - 06.2022
Scuba Adjunct Assistant Instructor
University of MIssouri
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided dive equipment and skill support during classes, group lessons and pool session activities.
- Assisted in providing clear, informative lectures on Scuba Diving to classes of 30+ students each semester.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Inspected pool site, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Organized and maintain Scuba gear and supply needed for each class and semester.
Owner
Sammi Services LLC.
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Founded and managed cleaning business, growing revenue to $70,000 in first year.
- Cultivated full-time schedule with over 50 clients in given year.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions and results.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate service pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Office Manager
Twaddle Orthodontics
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance and quality.
- Implemented checks and balances tax system for financial optimization.
- Coordinated meetings with assistants and doctor.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Ensured quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Modeling
- Metrics Management
- Dynamics & Office 365
- Priority Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Multi-Tasking
- Creativity
Timeline
Product Development Coordinator
American Outdoor Brands
02.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Coordinator
Project Construct - Columbia Public Schools
07.2022 - 02.2023
Scuba Adjunct Assistant Instructor
University of MIssouri
08.2020 - 01.2023
Data Contractor
Project Construct - Columbia Public Schools
02.2020 - 06.2022
Owner
Sammi Services LLC.
08.2017 - 01.2020
Office Manager
Twaddle Orthodontics
08.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia
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