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Traci Luu

Traci Luu

Reston,VA

Summary

Highly motivated and flexible Outreach Manager accomplished in creating training programs that help improve business success. Adept at managing programs, organizing projects, communicating plans, and providing stellar administrative support to upper management team. Analyzes, prioritizes, and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Manager

Virginia Department of Transportation
Richmond, VA
06.2021 - Current

Manage technical educational and training programs by developing KPIs, monitoring budgets, creating content, tracking and analyzing the success rate of the program, working with subject matter experts and learning designers. Educational programs include virtual and in-person meetings. Main focus includes managing the Qualification Program and Requalification Program that provides training to over 141 Virginia localities to prepare them to administer federal projects based on FHWA guidelines.

  • Plan and coordinate several onsite and offsite events. Maintain business relationships with vendors and sponsors. Annually successful in hosting the Local Program Workshop Conference, which brings together local government, VDOT, and private sector staff to discuss the delivery of the local transportation program and create multiple networking opportunities.
  • Support onsite (virtual or in-person) and offsite meetings by assisting the host with background event management, such as confirming audio and visuals run smoothly and sharing Agenda and travel arrangements.
  • Create various communication mediums for stakeholders to share updated information, localities, citizens, government agencies, and private sectors, such as publishing and proofreading newsletter content, setting up monthly videoconferences, managing webinars, publishing quarterly reports, preparing and reviewing correspondence, and setting up training.
  • Manage SharePoint Online and Terminal Four external sites and proof-read website content.

Business Associate

Virginia Department Of Transportation
Richmond, VA
06.2019 - 06.2021

Participated in VDOT's Core Development Program, a comprehensive rotation program that exposes associates to a multitude of business and engineering divisions within Virginia Department of Transportation. My rotation included Fiscal, Capital Outlay, Human Resources, Local Assistance, Federal Programs Management, Procurement, Performance Transformation Division, Civil Rights, Construction, Salem District, Communication, and Project Management

  • Assisted the Change Management Team with an organization-wide migration project from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online. Trained business users from over 15 divisions and districts on designing their Hub site.
  • Communicated with internal and external customers, managed external websites, and assisted in coordinating events and trainings.
  • Participated in analytical projects that involved in creating visualization for the leadership team.
  • Developed plans to drive optimization and automation to the division by adopting and training users with various tools and applications for continuous improvement.

Marketing Specialist

Anton Paar
Ashland, VA
01.2019 - 06.2019

Managed nine product lines by utilizing various mediums to focus on the target market. Created a standardized launch plan that was globally adopted across all subsidiaries.

  • Evaluated and improvised strategies by creating a tailored business communication plan for each launch, which focused on the target market.
  • Communicated marketing strategies, objectives, and plans to all stakeholders through leadership.
  • Strategized marketing tactics such as coordinated, organized and hosting seminars and workshops across the United States, creating ad content, and designing email campaigns to maximize ROI.
  • Performed Administrative tasks and duties such as distributing mail and answering calls.

Mobile Lab Coordinator

Anton Paar
Ashland, VA
11.2017 - 12.2018

Managed a close-knit team in a branding program called the Mobile Lab initiative for the headquarters across North America that gave clients an opportunity to interactive with the products. Spearheaded the organization and coordination of over 15 events that improved engagement rates by 60% before and after the program.

  • Responsible for the communication of The Mobile Lab Program including sharing strategies and objectives to all stakeholders through leaders and preparing correspondence to clients.
  • Self-initiative for performing research and customer-related decision analytics to improve advocacy and drive engagement.
  • Performed sales forecast and break-even analysis along with carrying out related research pertaining to program efficiency and overall expenditure.
  • Performed Administrative duties such as Identifying potential vendors for catering and event space, review expense reports, schedule appointments for meet-up events, and review travel arrangements and plans.
  • Deliver training to staff on how to utilize branding tool to bring product awareness to new clients to increase sales.

Recruitment Graduate Assistant

VCU School of Business
Richmond, VA
09.2016 - 11.2017

Self-starter position that managed the School of Business Transfer Program, where I focused on efforts on students who were transferring from a community college. Assisted and executed several recruiting events.

  • Conducted research pertaining to transfer process and conducted survey methodologies to improve the overall admissions process
  • Analyzed CRM campaigns to identify most effective communication program to address prospects.
  • Composed newsletters to encourage prospective transfer students to attend university wide events and share knowledge.
  • Provided interactive tours to large groups, conducted Q&A sessions in a public setup, and assisted in managing recruitment events.
  • Collaborated with community colleges to create business recruitment fairs that educated transfer students credit requirements.

ICP Graduate Assistant

VCU School Of Business
09.2016 - 11.2017

Was responsible for an initiative to recruit prospective students and alumni donors to participate in International Consulting Program.

  • Coordinated various events that connected alumni students, prospective students and donors.
  • Held information sessions and orientation for students and partnered universities.
  • Created various powerpoint presentation.

Education

Master of Science in Information Systems -

Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2022

Master of Science in Business -

Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2017

Bachelor of Science in Business -

Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2016

Skills

  • Event Organization
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Training Program Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Communications Strategies
  • Website Design
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting

Accomplishments

Dean’s List: (Fall 2013, Spring 2018)'

Organizations

  • Graduate Student Association: Participated as the Communications Chair in the Graduate Student Association to provide valuable service to graduate students at VCU, by sharing valuable information. Focused on promoting events through social media marketing with emphasis on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Planned events where proceeds went to charitable events.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited

Volunteer

  • Volunteered to converse with international students and got an opportunity to develop intercultural communication skills. Had weekly meetings with students and talked about various topics.

Timeline

Outreach Manager

Virginia Department of Transportation
06.2021 - Current

Business Associate

Virginia Department Of Transportation
06.2019 - 06.2021

Marketing Specialist

Anton Paar
01.2019 - 06.2019

Mobile Lab Coordinator

Anton Paar
11.2017 - 12.2018

Recruitment Graduate Assistant

VCU School of Business
09.2016 - 11.2017

ICP Graduate Assistant

VCU School Of Business
09.2016 - 11.2017

Master of Science in Information Systems -

Virginia Commonwealth University

Master of Science in Business -

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science in Business -

Virginia Commonwealth University
Traci Luu