Sarah Dressel
Capistrano Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven project management professional with a strong focus on strategic planning, process optimization, and risk management. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects and achieve aggressive goals. Demonstrates the ability to streamline processes and improve project delivery through effective governance and resource management. Exceptional leadership skills foster effective team collaboration and deliver consistent outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Project Manager
Kevin Murphy
09.2020 - Current
- Developed & secured executive alignment to implement corporate governance for product development that promoted decision making, transparency and accountability within the organization.
- Created and gained consensus with the leadership team on a RACI document that outlined stakeholders & owners for new product development decision-making.
- Managed diverse teams across multiple global time zones (US, EU, AU) for seamless coordination of new product & promotional launches.
- Streamlined the management of 100+ projects through the use of ASANA as well as other tools & trackers.
- Mitigated project risks through completion of cross-functional feasibility/risk assessments, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by managing expectations, addressing concerns, and providing regular status updates.
- Achieved timely project completions by monitoring milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation across all categories of new development (hair care, hair color & promotions).
Project Manager
Pacific World Corporation
04.2013 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with global team members from every function at every level of the company to ensure the launch of products on time, on cost, on quantity & on quality.
- Created, maintained & lead the new product development process - from product ideation through launch.
- Designed & lead the innovation offsite meetings, facilitating the use of various ideation tools to brainstorm ideas across multiple categories
- Created the Project Management department at PWC and on boarded two new PMs to the team.
- Completed feasibility assessments to determine project risk; presented risk mitigation plans to management and continued to update management on project status.
- Managed 30+ global new product launches and/or promotions at any time and monitored critical path through the use of project management tools and techniques.
- Developed various documents, tools and/or processes which allowed for easier decision making, information sharing & problem solving: sales & marketing library, sales meeting cadence, problem/solution worksheet, sales & marketing request form.
- Served as traffic manager for Creative Department: evaluated workload and determined job assignments for the team.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Procurement Project Manager
Neutrogena
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Managed numerous projects that supported internal and external manufacturing operations.
- Restructured and maintained the communication & information flow between external manufacturers and the core team to deliver a flawless (FDA required) packaging change for 232 skus ($500MM value).
- Led complex dual sourcing initiative to quickly create instantaneous capacity between onsite manufacturing plant and numerous external manufacturing facilities with a team of 50+ people.
- Supported identification and execution of multiple cost reduction opportunities totaling $4MM annually
- Directed process for identifying manufacturing location for all sizes of new products (50+ annually) by identifying the most efficient and cost effective manufacturing location.
Project Manager & Associate Project Manager
Neutrogena
01.2004 - 06.2009
- Directed cross-functional teams to deliver over $400MM in new item launches for 70+ new skus across seven different categories.
- Consistently met gross margin targets, launch quantities, and quality standards while avoiding incremental costs.
- Co-led cross functional Category Teams that developed, presented and executed 3-5 year business plans and generated new product ideas to meet top and bottom line financial results.
- Developed, implemented and reported Project Management Metrics to the Executive Board to identify opportunities to streamline the product launch process by eliminating unnecessary activity.
- Designed a Milestone Tracking Tool used by the PM department which identified multiple process improvement opportunities which ultimately delivered cycle time improvement.
Procurement Sourcing Lead
Neutrogena
10.2001 - 01.2004
- Strategically managed existing suppliers and completed multiple full business evaluations on potential new suppliers based on quality, pricing, innovation & customer service.
- Generated $6.3MM in annual savings through full-source online auctions.
- Led complex packaging and formula transition of 40+ skus by sourcing new suppliers and driving cross-functional alignment.
- Sourced new suppliers based on total business requirements (quality, pricing, innovation, service) for multiple commodities.
Education
Bachelors of Science: Marketing -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Corporate Governance
- Process Development & Compliance
- RACI Development & Adherence
- Project Timeline & Scope Management
- Project Status Reports
- Risk Assessment Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Facilitation
Advanced Training & Certifications
- Process Excellence (Black Belt Certified)
- Design Excellence (Green Belt Certified)
- McKenna Project Management Training
- First Line Leader & Leading Across the Matrix Training
- Negotiation Strategies & Assertive Communication Training
- Developing & Negotiating Complex Business Agreements
- SAP Training
- ASANA Advanced Training
Volunteer Leadership
- Lead at Neutrogena for J&J recruitment for Penn State co-ops and new college hires
- Provided mentorship for Project Managers at Pacific World & Kevin Murphy
- Managed & mentored co-ops at Neutrogena (6+ years)
- Participated in community relations, blood drive, holiday & event planning committees
Awards
- Earned multiple Johnson & Johnson Standards of Leadership Awards: achieved cost savings exceeding $4 million, exceptional execution of high risk product launches, implemented global process improvements & accelerated sales/market share growth
- Nominated to participate in First Line Leader training
- Received five (5) J&J Community Service Awards
Timeline
Global Project Manager
Kevin Murphy
09.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Pacific World Corporation
04.2013 - 05.2020
Procurement Project Manager
Neutrogena
06.2009 - 04.2013
Project Manager & Associate Project Manager
Neutrogena
01.2004 - 06.2009
Procurement Sourcing Lead
Neutrogena
10.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelors of Science: Marketing -
The Pennsylvania State University
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