Alison Baranuk

ALISON BARANUK SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER PROFILE CONTACT Alison Baranuk 37 Brighton Path Hudson, WI 54016 --www.linkedin.com/in/alisonbaranuk SKILLS Ÿ Detail oriented Ÿ Negotiates/resolves conflicts Ÿ Delegates effectively Ÿ Works well with others Ÿ Manages/prioritizes projects effectively Ÿ Implements/trains on process improvement initiatives Ÿ Identifies/solves problems creatively Ÿ Defines needs Ÿ Resourceful SOFTWARE • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe: Photoshop Elements, InDesign, Acrobat • SharePoint • Hagen OA/Monarch • CRM • File Share • Printer Site Internal EDUCATION Century College Ÿ Accounting Coursework Minneapolis Business College Ÿ Business Management Coursework Highly effective, professional go-getter with over 11 years of experience in project management. Able to multi-task and utilize resources to execute within a deadline-oriented environment. Strong working knowledge of both ERP and MRP systems. Recognized by management and peers as a highly organized, fast learner who consistently exceeds expectations. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to think critically and solve problems creatively. WORK EXPERIENCE Commercialization Project Manager | Rise Baking Company 2016 – Present • Manage overall direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of the commercialization process to ensure quality products are brought to market in a consistent and timely manner. • Develop and execute project work plans and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. • Coordinate vetting for upcoming projects and communication to key stakeholders. • Organize and lead weekly product development and commercialization meetings providing updates to stakeholders and project team. • Simultaneously manage 50+ multi-department projects, tracking status of each project to hit planned product launch dates, provide resolutions for issues that arise, and ensure project deliverables stay on schedule, on target, and on budget. • Identify, develop, document, and implement process improvements to streamline and optimize workflow to accommodate business growth. Senior Project Manager | Ambassador Press Inc. 2015 – 2016 • Managed two of the company’s largest accounts serving as primary liaison between clients and internal staff to ensure production schedules were met. • Provided weekly status reports on current jobs in production to both clients and internal team members. • Entered clients’ orders using internal system to generate work orders for produce retail POP signage and fixtures. • Designed and created planograms, assembly instructions, labels, and custom packaging. Project Manager | Modernistic Décor, Display and Graphics Inc. 2012 – 2015 • Managed and executed décor, display, and graphics, which entailed purchasing materials, job planning, and entering job specifications into Monarch to produce tickets for production. • Acted as liaison between production and suppliers managing the flow of information to ensure timelines were met and efficient delivery to customers was achieved. • Worked closely with Fabrication and R&D to create prototypes for custom projects requiring first article finished parts prior to production run: set up prototype jobs and managed job throughout all required departments. • Proactively communicated supply chain issues to production, sales, and customers; worked with suppliers to resolve issues. • Wrote RFQs and submitted pricing to customer; supported sales staff with customer needs. • Participated in process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflow. • Issued and managed purchase orders for materials and outsourced work with suppliers to ensure project completion dates were met. Negotiated material costs with suppliers for large volume purchasing. Project Manager | Ambassador Press Inc. • • • • 2011 – 2012 Managed print projects for signage and POP for retail based clients. Created job ticket instructions to produce, kit, and collate print production projects for fulfillment. Processed quotes for clients and supported sales reps on special projects as needed. Coordinated and managed outside services: mailings and fulfillment ensuring project timelines were met, which entailed obtaining supplier estimates, issuing purchase orders and managing projects. Project Manager | Travel Tags Inc. 2007 – 2011 • Worked with customers and sales to manage customer requirements and expectations for loyalty and gift card print production, which entailed reviewing customer purchase orders against job estimates, gathering job specifications, creating and managing project schedules, and resolving discrepancies and processing change requests. • Issued purchase orders and managed outsource vendor work for project supplies and services. Negotiated with suppliers to bring down costs for supplies and services to fit within the project's budget. • Created and managed project reports for both internal and external customers. • Supported sales reps by identifying needs and developing solutions for customers through strong knowledge of products, processes, capabilities, and plant workflow. • Managed production of 3 million cards for Winn‐Dixie and coordinated fulfillment processing with outside supplier to meet aggressive schedule. • Coordinated the use of outside labor to complete multiple handwork jobs and monitored quality and production rates for Target gift cards. • Communicated complex customer data specifications (including Blackhawk and Incomm requirements) to production for imaging and encoding gift cards. Account Manager | Advanced Office Concepts 2001 – 2007 • Managed open product orders by assisting sales reps, commercial customers, government agents, production workers, and company freight carriers with any and all requirements or issues • Independently handled multiple aspects of the company’s accounting process including creating sales orders and purchase orders, monitoring account receivables and account payables. • Created work orders with customer purchase orders and managed production to customer schedules. • Opened and verified new customer accounts by gathering credit checks and bank references. • Set up and processed payments for account receivables through EFT and credit card transactions. • Matched supplier invoices to packing lists and entered into accounting system for payment. • Successfully managed sensitive logistical issues including ensuring large customer shipments were scheduled for outbound delivery on schedule and to budget.