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Tracy Silvis

Tracy Silvis

Project Manager
Olympia,WA

Summary

I am an accomplished Project Manager dedicated to enhancing processes and ensuring projects are delivered on time. With 16 years of experience in project planning and development, I excel at collaborating with individuals across all levels of an organization, including stakeholders, customers, and external vendors. I thrive in fast-paced environments where change is a constant factor, and I pride myself on being self-motivated, innovative, and focused on achieving goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
  • Took part in tastings when needed, both at retailers and in the tasting room
  • Worked in the distillery when required to prepare and bottle the liqueurs

Enterprise Project Manager

POOLCORP
05.2007 - 12.2016

Company Overview: POOLCORP is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool, spa, irrigation, and outdoor leisure products

  • Due to its seasonal business model, IT work must be completed within a six-month window outside of the normal business season of April 1 to September 30
  • Enterprise Project Manager responsible for managing projects that crossed multiple departments and vendors from conception to implementation
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Researched and wrote Requests for Proposals, Business Case Analyses, and Returns on Investment, when required for a project
  • Managed and scheduled local resources and third-party vendors as needed for the completion of tasks and projects
  • Conducted project meetings and created process improvements

EDI and Software Operations Project Manager

POOLCORP
06.2007 - 11.2011
  • Managed the onboarding of vendors and customers to POOLCORP’s EDI system
  • Managed the upgrade of the EDI system to IBM’s Gentran Integration Suite (GIS)
  • Monitored project progress closely, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure all objectives were met within deadlines.
  • Collaborated with upper management on strategic initiatives, aligning software operations projects with overall business goals.

Project Manager and Operations Analyst

Gilsbar, Inc
04.2006 - 01.2007
  • Studied management methods to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of workflow and reporting procedures
  • Conducted research and analytical studies, preparing reports that include cost analyses comparative financial data, and informational data to support findings
  • Reduced overall incoming calls in the customer contact center by 46.53%, abandoned calls by 88.8%, and staffing costs by 15%
  • Studied methods of improving work measurements or performance standards
  • Profiled, researched, and offered information on possible solutions for technology
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.

Project Manager and Application Developer

Countrywide Home Loans
07.2004 - 10.2005
  • Designed and Programmed call Flows for the call center
  • Wrote call scripts, based on stakeholder requirements, and submitted scripts for professional recording
  • Developed call flows based on designs and presented solutions to stakeholders for selection and then Quality Assurance for approval to begin work
  • Implemented and tested call flows and created process and testing documentation
  • Worked with Customer Service Agents on a bi-monthly basis to determine labor inefficiencies with customer interactions and created projects to address inefficiencies, when needed
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Politics And Economics

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
05-1996
  • Emphasis in International Political Economics
  • Area of Study: Southeast Asia

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control
  • Self-Motivated
  • Software Testing

Affiliations

  • Alpha Sigma Alpha

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancement

Software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Timeline

Sales Manager - Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs
10.2019 - 06.2022
EDI and Software Operations Project Manager - POOLCORP
06.2007 - 11.2011
Enterprise Project Manager - POOLCORP
05.2007 - 12.2016
Project Manager and Operations Analyst - Gilsbar, Inc
04.2006 - 01.2007
Project Manager and Application Developer - Countrywide Home Loans
07.2004 - 10.2005
The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Arts, International Politics And Economics
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