RACHEL EDWARDS

PROFILE:

A leader known for ability to produce results by identifying, creating and redesigning systems, policies, and

processes to find efficiencies. Highly competent in working as a transactional leader by motivating team members,

building relationships, coordinating, and exercising sound management decisions. A self-starter who understands

how to shape the current environment to meet organizational strategic goals. Highly skilled in assembling and

leading teams to success. A United States citizen who is recognized for the ability to face challenges head-on,

adapt, overcome, and execute sound decisions in the face of adversity.

Attention to Detail – Dedicated to understanding issues and creating very precise documentation, action plans,

and results.

Orally Adept - Demonstrated abilities in providing effective technical and operational briefings and reports

clearly and articulately to executives and leaders and extremely proficient at influencing and negotiation.

Superb Writer – Exceptionally well-organized, analytical thinker, who can put down on paper what is expected

and demanded in an orderly, professional, and understandable manner.

Customer Service - Outstanding leadership and management abilities in organizing and training, providing

guidance in both technical and non-technical areas, mentoring, and coordinating all aspects of personnel

development. Adept at providing secure solutions based on customer requirements.

Problem Solving–Highly proficient at using root cause, problem discovery, and management methods in

defining problems and developing effective solutions to eliminate or reduce problem or impact to the

organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning Change Management Logistics

Critical Thinking Systems Implementation Contingency Planning

Project Management Problem Solving Quality Assurance

Presentation Skills Customer Relations (CRM) Technical Expertise

Multi-Tasking Relationship Building Budget Management

Continuous Learning Information Sharing Policy Development

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Project Marketing Manager

Provides expert advice for development of the project management system implementation plan. Leads the team in

analyzing, developing and refining the project management systems architecture and solutions for a complex

commercial organization. Applies innovative concepts to address potential conflicts as well as identifies and

mitigates foreseen issues in order to ensure seamless transitions. Develop and maintain vendor relationships,

negotiate and research contracts

Key Achievements:

Coordinated, designed, and successfully implemented the RoboHead project management system.

Tracked and maintained over 3,400 individual projects resulting in over $1,000,000 in company revenue.

Revamp and organize Major Tom, asset management system, consisting of 8,000+ files.

Research and develop weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting for executives.

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Developed standard processes and procedures which ensured efficient use and continuous training on the

RoboHead system.

Coordinated with members of the marketing team for improved collaboration in solving marketing and

project management challenges internal and external to the company.

Developed comprehensive recommendations and mitigations for migrating to the updated RoboHead 2.0

management system.

Manage and maintain print media library

Assist with quarterly and end-of-year invoice reconciliation

Provide valuable assistance to all departments crossing multiple marketing and management functions

Primary help-desk contact for all system related issues and training

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ANRITSU, INC., PROJECT MARKETING MANAGER AUG 2013 - CURRENT

RESTRICTED AXCESS, INC., PROJECT / ACCOUNTING MANAGER JUNE 2009 – JAN 2015

DREAUX ASSOCIATES, INC., SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER OCT 2008 – JUNE 2009

EDUCATION

National University, M.A., Business Administration, Organizational Leadership Completed, 2012

National University, B.A., Business Administration, Marketing Completed, 2006

Grayson County Community College, A.A., Accounting Completed, 2002

Grayson County Community College, A.A., Business Management Completed, 2002

TRAINING

RoboHead 1.0

RoboHead 2.0

Major Tom

Google AdWords – in training

PPC University – in training

CopyBlogger – in training

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Windows 10

OTHER: RoboHead Project Management System, Microsoft Professional Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint,

OneNote, Outlook, Access), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Skype for Business

(formally Microsoft Lync), Microsoft Yammer, Basecamp, Work Zone, Quick Base, Constant Contact