Angela Giaco

Experience

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  Done For You Services by Wesley-Virgin

  May 2018 - Jan 2024

  Scrum Master

  • Guided a cross-functional Agile team as a Scrum Master, facilitating scrum events, removing impediments, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles and practices.• Facilitated sprint planning to set clear goals, daily stand-ups to maintain transparency, sprint reviews to showcase value, and retrospectives to drive team growth, resulting in optimized performance and accelerated product delivery.• Delivered reports on key Scrum Artifacts (Sprint Backlog and metrics- burn down charts, team velocity), keeping stakeholders informed.• Increased team velocity by 20% through improved sprint planning and backlog refinement.• Responsible for creating and maintaining a Confluence Page using Jira, consisting of all the Product Information on workflow.• Proactive in initiating and conducting discussions needed between UX and Developer teams, resulting in smooth collaboration and a efficient project.• Worked with Product Management, Business Analyst and UI designers to prioritize and plan product backlogs. Show less

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  Loren Ventures

  May 2020 - Jan 2024

  Project Manager

  Coaching and Mentorship: Experience in guiding and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.Customer Service: Strong customer service skills, including problem-solving and conflict resolution.E-commerce and Affiliate Marketing: Knowledge of online sales strategies and affiliate marketing techniques.Graphic Design and Branding: Led a team in the development and implementation of branding and design strategies.Sales and Upselling: Ability to identify customer needs and persuade them to make purchases. Show less

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  Pure Planet H2O ®

  Mar 2024 - Sept 2024

  Executive Assistant Office Manager

  Executive Support & Calendar Management: Coordinated complex schedules and prioritized high-level meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements to maximize executive time efficiency.Administrative Operations & Office Management: Oversaw daily office operations, including supply management, facilities maintenance, and vendor relations, ensuring a productive, organized, and well-equipped work environment.Document Preparation & Compliance: Prepared, reviewed, and edited executive communications, reports, presentations, and policies, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with company standards.Budget & Expense Management: Managed budget tracking, processed expense reports, and streamlined cost-saving initiatives.Communication & Correspondence: Acted as the main point of contact for executives, screening calls and emails, responding promptly, and facilitating effective internal and external communication.Confidential Data Management: Maintained highly confidential records, including personnel files, contracts, and financial documents, with the utmost discretion and compliance with data protection policies.Event Planning & Marketing Campaigns: Organized company events and meetings, from logistics and catering to content creation and social media promotion, supporting brand engagement and team cohesion.Human Resources & Recruitment Coordination: Supported HR functions, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing the onboarding process, contributing to a positive and structured onboarding experience for new hires.Project Coordination & Team Support: Facilitated cross-functional projects, managed deadlines, and coordinated with different departments to achieve project milestones, ensuring alignment with company objectives.Process Optimization & Workflow Improvements: Identified and implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and contributing to a positive, streamlined office environment. Show less