Wendy Yankelitis
Dickson City,PA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Marywood University
07.2021 - Current
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Developed strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals, ensuring long-term growth.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
Assistant Vice President of Building and Grounds
Marywood University
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Contributed to budget planning, and initiatives for communications, planning and coordination of facility management and space allocations.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring that each project met established quality standards and delivered expected results on time and within budget.
- Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
Director of Building and Grounds
Marywood University
11.1998 - 06.2014
- Completed the construction of several new buildings on campus
- Developed budgets, coordinated all phases of design, bidding contracts and overseeing construction personnel.
- Over see and manage Trades, Grounds, Housekeeping and Campus Safety departments
Project Engineer
Specialty Records Corporation
05.1988 - 10.1998
- Acted as a Project Manager in directing, coordinating and bring to completion several construction projects which included a 200,000 square foot building.
Education
MBA - Finance
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Wilies University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.1988
Skills
- Effective leader
- Operations Oversight
- Sound Judgment
- Goal Setting
- Logistics
- Schedule Management
- Cost Reduction
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Marywood University
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Vice President of Building and Grounds
Marywood University
07.2014 - 06.2021
Director of Building and Grounds
Marywood University
11.1998 - 06.2014
Project Engineer
Specialty Records Corporation
05.1988 - 10.1998
MBA - Finance
Marywood University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Wilies University
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