Liz Vawdrey

Experience

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  APB

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2005

  Website/Inventory Manager

  • Managed sales, online inventory, product description/pricing accuracy, troubleshooting and website improvements. • Managed several on-campus sales teams, customer care, and product shipments.

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  Rastar Digital Marketing/Transcontinental/Progressive Mail

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2014

  Client Relations / Project Manager

  • Managed Client Relations team, overseeing key accounts, project management, sales, yearly reviews, hiring, training and new process implementation.• Pulled and prepared weekly data lists for email and print marketing campaigns.• Assured compliance with negotiated terms, policies, and procedures.• Prepare and deliver performance updates and yearly business reviews while assessing future forecast and revenue increase strategies. • Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners, and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communication materials.• Managed product life cycle from strategic planning to launch and determined pricing based on product research and volume forecast.• Planned, organized and prioritized time and workload to accomplish tasks and tight deadlines.• Increased segment revenue 65% over a two-year period by identifying and pursuing new business leads.• Reviewed and edited marketing material to guarantee high content quality. Show less

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  Park City Pet Resort

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  Office Manager

  • Enhanced my knowledge of business operations while researching a small business idea.• Elevated boarding and daycare experience 80% by implementing a new process resulting in happier dogs, employees and clients alike.• Oversaw recruiting, time sheets and collections.

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  Deer Valley Resort

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Department Coordinator

  • Coordinated Ski Instructors daily scheduling, supported On-snow Supervisors and assisted instructors in critical high-stress situations.• Communicated and worked closely with reservations and sales departments to ensure client satisfaction.

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  Barebones Living

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Account Executive

  • Supervised Account Management and Sales Admin teams effectively monitoring and developing team skills ensuring smooth department operations. • Improved relations with the key accounts increasing sales by 75% while identifying and closing new accounts. • Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance.• Planned, organized and coordinated meetings, conference calls and travel plans. • Entered and assigned new leads using CRM Tool.• Negotiated contracts ensuring compliance with terms, policies, and procedures. • Developed and implemented department policies and procedures improving efficiency by 60%.• Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through completion stage.• Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials. Show less

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  HB Workplaces

  May 2019 - now

  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement corrective measures to acquire success. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements. • Maintain schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase. • Provide outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities. • Issue purchase orders, track shipments and phase furniture installation according to vendor ship date, client ready date and construction timelines. • Coordinate presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress, and results. • Transition projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan. • Obtain needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers. • Plan and scheduled phases for large projects. • Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments. • Provide detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management. • Prepare and submit project invoices for review and approval. • Manage projects from procurement to commission. • Source, vet, and manage vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Project Coordinator

    Nov 2017 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2019 - now