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Valeri Kazakhetsyan

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 8 years of experience in excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve project goals. A flexible and detail-oriented team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service, and process improvements. Known for excelling in communication, portfolio management, process improvement, and project planning. A passionate Artificial Intelligence enthusiast, actively leveraging AI to revolutionize practices across various industries, enhancing innovation and operational efficiency. Currently pursuing an MBA to further amplify a career dedicated to integrating cutting-edge AI solutions with advanced project management strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Spherion
04.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and coordinate a wide range of projects across the organization in both waterfall and agile environments, including service delivery reform initiatives, systems improvement projects, internal employee engagement, and development strategies
  • Serve as the project and portfolio manager, steering all facets of the projects within the scope of approval, including budget management and risk assessment
  • Spearheaded a successful reorganization of the project process in accordance with PMI standards, resulting in improved efficiency, enhanced control, and streamlined project delivery across the organization
  • Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination, and promoting successful project implementation.

Deductions Analyst

Fiskars Group
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed accounts and resolved complex deduction issues, creating appropriate credits in JD Edwards and SAP to balance accounts, demonstrating strong project management skills
  • Developed and implemented solutions to reduce open deductions inflow, significantly improving account balance and demonstrating strategic project management.

AR Specialist

WEIR Minerals
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw accounts receivable operations, demonstrating strong project management skills in cash posting, bank reconciliation, posting corrections, and portal invoicing
  • Recovered over 2 million dollars, including over a million from a single client, highlighting strategic project management and problem-solving abilities.

Project Manager/Acting CEO

Creative Educational Technologies
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Functioned as both a project manager and acting CEO, managing strategic decision-making and standard project management responsibilities in both waterfall and agile environments
  • Led communications and planning efforts, managing relationships with various functional areas for new item setup and product extensions
  • Monitored and maintained the integrity of data management processes, implementing corrective action when required, enhancing operational efficiency and data quality
  • Applied project organization and implementation skills to assigned projects, ensuring their timely and orderly completion in line with stated objectives
  • Spearheaded the development of reports, tools, and databases to assist the global sales estimation process, demonstrating excellent strategic planning and execution skills.

Project Manager

Artalan Industries
01.2010 - 09.2018
  • Managed and analyzed revenues and expenses, risk management execution, and prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, effectively communicating key financial insights
  • Served as a key contact between functional areas for new item set-up and product extensions, promoting effective communication and coordination across teams
  • Drove continuous improvement of data-related processes, enhancing cost-effectiveness and adherence to the project schedule
  • Managed project scope effectively, creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and facilitating scope management to ensure project objectives are met within the prescribed timeline and budget
  • Demonstrated excellent stakeholder management skills, communicating effectively with all parties involved, and ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Education

Certification - Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

PMI
12-2023

Project Managment Professional Certification -

Project Management Institute (PMI)
12.2022

Project Managment Certification -

Cornell University
06.2022

Certification in Financial Accounting -

Harvard Business School
06.2020

Master's in Economics, Major in Construction Management -

National University of Architecture and Construction
06.2018

Bachelor's in Business Management -

Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 & University of French-Armenian (UFAR)
12.2014

MBA -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Skills

  • Communication
  • Portfolio Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Forecasting
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Project Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Artificial Intelligence Implementation
  • Client Relations
  • Processes and procedures
  • Data Analysis
  • Agile and Scrum
  • Budget Management

Languages

  • Russian
  • Armenian
  • English
  • French

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Armenian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Project Manager

Spherion
04.2022 - Current

Deductions Analyst

Fiskars Group
11.2020 - 06.2022

AR Specialist

WEIR Minerals
07.2019 - 04.2020

Project Manager/Acting CEO

Creative Educational Technologies
01.2014 - 05.2019

Project Manager

Artalan Industries
01.2010 - 09.2018

Certification - Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

PMI

Project Managment Professional Certification -

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Managment Certification -

Cornell University

Certification in Financial Accounting -

Harvard Business School

Master's in Economics, Major in Construction Management -

National University of Architecture and Construction

Bachelor's in Business Management -

Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 & University of French-Armenian (UFAR)

MBA -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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