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Sara
US-Massachusetts
Independent Consultant
Accomplished and highly motivated executive with professional experience in program/project/product management, business operations, information systems and product development.
Proven leader, with exceptional organization, management, process development and communication skills, combined with a focus on excellence and attention to detail.
Able to interface with all levels of an organization, to lead, to motivate and to build strong and lasting teams that get the job done. Bottom line professional with a solid track record of increasing operational efficiency, generating cost savings, contributing to company profits and managing P&L and budgets in excess of $10 million.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
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d management processes. Researched, negotiated and installed new Time Management, Payroll, Accounting, POS and Merchandising systems. Converted type-written invoicing to computer-generated process. Systems and automation eliminated work backlog of over 8 months.
For new computer users, wrote integrated Sales Reporting System, including tracking cashier variances, employee purchases and details of hourly sales information. Consulted on organizational management, HR Policy, hiring and communication effectiveness throughout the organization. Led efforts to hire a CFO and HR Director, IT Director, Store and Warehouse managers. Wrote Job Descriptions and Postings, conducted screenings and interviews and participated in final selection.
Developed nearly 30 database systems using MS-Access to provide sales and performance information, Payroll and associated Management Reporting, Purchase Order tracking and Help Desk Ticketing. Developed 2-page “dashboard” for company executives.
For a non-profit developed an MS-Access system to track client information, program participation and specific data related to individual programs and staffing.
iXL, Inc. Cambridge, MA 2000-2001
Engagement Manager
Functioned as key client interface with senior and C-level client executives. Provided strategic and technical solutions aligned with corporate objectives. Responsible for translation of client needs into team direction to achieve business objectives.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, Boston, MA 1992-2000
Vice President, On-Line Brokerage
Created, developed and launched the Mortgage Program, delivering new products to the company and achieving over $100 million in asset retention in the first year. Instituted a strategic alliance between the company and external service provider. Built and managed a cross functional team to create and implement the product, leveraging various business resources from within the company and the partner. Development included all marketing activities, creating and delivering a unique joint training program for over 60 representatives, managing the necessary systems development, initiating appropriate web presence and functionality, along with providing senior business education and obtaining commitment for the program.
Built and managed an organization of over 80 professionals to provide a full range of analytical services for cross-company projects including facilitation, business organizational design, workflow documentation and design, all associated testing activities and user documentation and reference manuals with paper-based and web delivery. Developed annual departmental budgets.
Negotiated contracts and worked with attorneys to develop required legal documentation for new programs.
THE BOSTON COMPANY (TBC), Boston, MA, Systems Manager 1986-1992
CABOT CORPORATION, Waltham, MA, Project Manager 1985-1986
FIRST WINTHROP CORPORATION, Boston, Project Manager 1984-1985
JOHN HANCOCK INSURANCE COMPANY, Boston, MA, Programmer/Analyst 1981-1984
Managed a staff of managers, programmers and analysts in support of TSSG's client output and print/mail operations. Responsible for establishing the strategic direction for TSSG's print/mail business operations
Led the analysis, design and development of a new sales and marketing system.
Managed teams of programmers developing in multiple languages.
Authored journal articles on programming techniques for the System/38.
Managed the development and implementation of a life insurance policy system for the U.S. military.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Curry College - Magna Cum Laude
Affiliations Women's Independence Network (WIN) 1997 – 2002, Board Member & Treasurer
Jewish Family Services of Metrowest (JFSMW) 2005-present, Board Member
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