Dear Hiring ManagerI am a PMP - certified Project Manager with over 7 years of successful experiences bringing in several high profile IT and facilities projects on time, under budget, and meeting the information and quality expectations of all stakeholders at every level throughout the project lifecycle. I am interested in applying for the position of Project Coordinator.

My experience includes planning, coordination, execution and support of Information Services department projects (at a systems office that I managed for the Lower Merion Library System in Ardmore, PA), facility renovation projects (at Lower Merion and at Yale University; staff office and inventory relocation projects (at Princeton University, Lower Merion, and Yale); and software development projects (at Yale University); among many other projects. At Yale and at Lower Merion, I managed the analysis, design, and implementation efforts, and monitored and controlled each project's execution against my established plans. I also developed project and risk management plans. At Princeton University as the Project Coordinator, I managed expectations and coordinated the project work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

I have strong familiarity with SDLC and with IT infrastructure projects. For example:

• In 2007, as part of the installation of an electronic turnstile system at Yale University, I managed an IT project team to create a new smart card ID system and staff interface which enabled up to 6,000 non-Yale University affiliated library users at Sterling Memorial Library to an improved level of identity, security, and access management, and enabling continued access for these library users.
• In, as part of the preparation of a busy public library branch in Bryn Mawr (PA.) for construction-related closure, but also to enable the continued access of its materials to the general public, I directed a project using SQL, and MS SQL Server Management Studio, to re-shuffle the library's electronic records of print and non-print collections in the library online catalog (abt. 12,000 bibliographic records) into two separate temporary locations, building patron access features for each record, and also retaining all pre-existing information for when the construction project would be complete; enabling library patrons to continue to obtain these materials either by visiting a soon-to-be-opened temporary library (which was a project I was directing concurrently), or by submitting a request online for delivery and pickup at a library of their choice.

I would be happy to meet with you soon to discuss how my experiences fit your project manager needs.

Sincerely

SUMMARY

Project Manager with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification since 2005 and over 7 year\'s successful experience managing a variety of projects and directing project teams in the local government and academic (Ivy League) sectors. Excellent IT expertise. Over 10 years progressively responsible Facilities, HR, and Business Operations experience (duties include accounting, budgets, reports, personnel administration, inventory management, staffing, supervision, and client/vendor relations). Excellent problem solving, communications, and interpersonal skills. Experienced organizing and managing cross-functional teams, leading meetings, developing project plans, and Scheduling, Risk, Cost, and HR planning. Strong leadership and successful client relationship/customer service skills and experiences. Trained in technical writing.

Project Experience

Building Renovation Preparations

Staff and Resource Relocations

Communications Planning / Implementations

Strategic Reorganizations

Teaching, Learning, and Training Programs

Publicity/Public Relations/Marketing Materials

Building, Asset, Inventory, & Spatial Security

IT Infrastructure / IT Implementations

Assessment / Data Collection

New Service/Program Planning

Quality and Process Improvements

Special Events

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Princeton, NJ

Firestone Library Renovation Project Coordinator

Represented the University Library throughout the Firestone Library renovation design and construction process. Coordinated the project plans with senior library administrators, library users, library staff, project architects, engineers, construction management contractors, and key University stakeholders. Established, coordinated and assisted internal library planning groups in connection with planning, renovation and implementation tasks for specific program areas and needs.

• Coordinated the day-to-day project activities of architects, asbestos abatement and general construction crews, engineers, and other project consultants with library and university staffs.
• Planned and executed a communications plan to inform library staff and users about the project.
• Planned and completed short-term staff and furniture relocation projects.
• Scheduled and directed in-person, teleconference, and videoconference meetings for library staff with design, construction, and facilities teams.

Confidential, Ardmore, PA

Assistant Director of Libraries

Assisted in strategic planning, and directing the goals, objectives and operations of the Township\'s six public libraries. Set long-term IT strategies and goals; developed and monitored budgets. Managed the Library\'s automated catalog system and directed staff in performing library automation activities.

• Developed and executed multiple project plans to support library operations/facilities, library IT, and a $26 million multi-year renovation program for six public libraries; sub-projects included staff and collection relocations, communications, IT hardware and software upgrades, and policy implementations.
• Drafted bid specifications and reviews construction and renovation documents; drafted contracts for external vendors (including architects and library building consultants), press releases for local news, and RFP's to obtain capital campaign consultants, library building consultants, library relocation companies, and IT infrastructure installers.
• Chaired staff committees/work groups and coordinated plans with Library and Township staff, local library board members, elected officials, and vendors.
• Awarded over $30K in successful grants pertaining to public access computers and literacy.
• Nominated two years in a row for "Outstanding General Manager" award. Organized and led two teams which were nominated for "Outstanding Project Team" awards in the same year.

Library Renovation Space Project Manager

Developed and executed project plans to improve the space management of Yale\'s library collections and to prepare an underground library (Cross Campus, now Bass Library) for a major renovation. Performed cost and time estimates, and project analysis. Developed communication plans, risk plans, marketing and publicity materials, and measurement controls to monitor progress. Served as project liaison to university staff and to external vendors. Facilitated meetings and reported status and key findings to senior managers.

• Succeeded in reducing space congestion in Yale University Libraries by 25%, and increasing the accessibility and usability of library collections for faculty, students, and staff.
• Directed a project team that created a new smart card ID system for 5-6,000 library affiliates.
• Measured the total book capacity and occupancy at 17 Yale libraries.
• Reduced a library\'s collection size by 100,000 books.
• Relocated 150,000 books, 24 key support staff, furniture, and equipment, and a 17-seat electronic classroom into swing space, while minimizing the disruption to normal library operations.
• Implemented a pilot experimental teaching and learning area for faculty and students.

Administrative Analyst

Analyzed and expedited the resolution of academic personnel appointment and advancement files while adhering to policies and procedures. Prepared reports utilizing departmental and campus HRIS databases.

• Functioned as a member of a team that provides confidential consultation to faculty and departmental administrators regarding the appointment and evaluation process as well as benefits, sabbatical, FMLA and other leaves, compensation, and INS visas.
• Provided training seminars to campus staff on academic personnel policies and procedures.
• Drafted confidential correspondence for UCSD Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and other senior administrators.

Operations Manager

Managed the daily operations of 5 service units that included supervisory, facilities, business and vendor management responsibilities, and policy development assistance. Provided computer consulting and website programming services for staff and library users. Performed as the primary interface for global, national, state, and private consortium agreements and vendor relations. Served as the department payroll/fiscal officer and purchasing specialist.

• Saved 80% in annual printing costs by planning and implementing a project to automate the Stanford University Library document delivery request service.
• Successfully executed a department reorganization project that accommodated a sudden 15% growth in inventory and 10% increase in staff.
• Coordinated relocation and transition projects for 5 mission-critical departments, ensuring that all IT, staffing, and facilities problems were resolved.

Serials Specialist

Administered the daily workflow of a periodicals collection comprising more than 6,000 titles; managed the periodicals unit in the evenings and on weekends. Assisted academic clientele by providing information, instructional assistance, policy interpretation, research, and delivery of scholarly materials.

• Composed content for web pages and developed online location aid systems for microfilm guides.

Government Documents Assistant

Directed the daily processing of the library\'s government documents unit. Supervised 1 student assistant.

• Developed standard operating procedures for the unit and statistical reports for the Dean of Libraries.

Library Assistant

Researched, gathered, and provided engineering and business development information to faculty, staff, students, and other University of Nebraska patrons; troubleshot US patent and trademark software and online databases. Monitored 4 collection development budgets. Supervised student assistants.

• Designed databases and utilized spreadsheet and word processing software to prepare reports, procedures, draft correspondence, billing statements, and maintain client address databases.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Project Management: MS Project. Centric Project

Design: Adobe Creative Design Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator)

Web: Macromedia Studio (Dreamweaver, FreeHand, Flash, Fireworks)

Languages: A familiarity with SQL, HTML, C, VisualBasic

Other: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Visio); MS SQL Server; MS VisualStudio, Skillsoft; ESRI ArcGIS

REFERENCES

Available upon request.