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La Shawn G. Early is a project manager and business leader seeking new opportunities with over 4 years of experience in project management, marketing, operations leadership, and policy advocacy. She holds an MBA and MS in Global Leadership and Management from Lawrence Technological University and a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University. Her resume outlines her extensive experience managing teams and projects in both corporate and nonprofit settings.
Early_LaShawn_ResumeProjectmanagement
- 1. La Shawn G. Early Shawne73@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/earlylashawn (313) 848-0845 Professional Summary A multi-skilledprofessional witha goodtrackrecordof managingcomplexfunctionalprojectsinvarious environments.Able to managestakeholderexpectationsandwillingtotakefull responsibilityfor the deliveringof projectobjectives. I have over 4 years of experienceinpolicyadvocacywithinthe city government,federalgovernment, andnon-profit sector. Key skills includebusinessstrategy, market analysis, productstrategy & planning,projectmanagement,team building, conflictresolutionandleading cross-functional teams.Traveledoverseasandpossessknowledgeof differentbusinessculture. Education LawrenceTechnologicalUniversity, December2013 Southfield,MI Masterof BusinessAdministration(MBA) witha concentrationinProjectManagement Masterof ScienceinGlobalLeadershipandManagement(MS) CertificateinProjectManagement MichiganStateUniversity Lansing,MI BachelorofScienceinUrban andRegionalPlanning HighlightsofProfessionalSkills&Accomplishments Project ManagementExperience  Preparedanalyticalreports  Developeddetailedprojectplans  Assigned dutiesor work schedulestoteam members  Analyzed informationandevaluatedresultsto choosethebest solutionandsolve problems  Provided strategic directionduringtheimplementationstages.  Implementedaninformationsystem that communicatedwithalargeretailchain’ssystem insix monthsto enhancebusiness  Oversaw team of 11 students, assigneddailytasks, goalsandresponsibleforfollow-up  Developeda socio-technicalperspectiveonthe useof informationsystemsto solve real-world problems  Conductedafeasibilitystudy to identifyan offshore locationforoutsourcinga ServiceDesk ManagementExperience:  Successfullymanagedacompanycafeteria,increasedsalesby20%throughquality food, and exceptionalservice  Developedandplannedmenus,estimatedandcontrolledfood&beveragecosts, and monitored inventory  Investigated and resolvedfood & beveragequalityand servicerelatedcomplaints,ensuring customersatisfactionandrepeatbusiness  Accommodatedgroupbookingsof5-500by adheringto standardoperatingproceduresfor banquets  Verified accuracyto monitorcostcontrolproceduresinanemployeecafeteria  Ensureda competitive,team-oriented,customerfocusedenvironment,while maintaininglaborflexibility. MarketingExperience:  Promotedevents and programstogeneratenew membershipandparticipation  Assisted in writing,organizing,and distributingpresspacketsandnews releases  Editedpromotionalmaterialsforpublicationanddistribution
- 2. La Shawn G. Early Shawne73@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/earlylashawn (313) 848-0845  Coordinatedoutreachactivitiestoincreaseparticipation.  Assisted with researchefforts anddata analysis and other dutiesas assigned  ImplementedacomprehensivemarketingplanforEvery BodyFitness  Acquiredpracticalunderstandingofmarketingproductivity, andthe managementofmarketing productivity, ina real businessenvironment.  Implementedastrategyrelative to globalmarketingcommunication  Developeda marketauditand competitiveanalysisfor North Sudanand Tessa Leadership Experience:  Assessed the needsof over 2,000guests per day ina 300 -seat diningroom  Managedastaff of 12, coordinatedschedulesandenforcedcompanypoliciesbynegotiating conflictsIna fair but firm manner  Performedprojectmanagementfunctionstoensuredeadlinesweremet.  Served as mainpointof contactfor membersandcurrentstudentsinquiringaboutscholarship opportunities  RepresentedtheChapterin scholarshipmatterstothe localcommunityincludingstudents, members,parents,highschoolpersonnel,other Universityofficials,socialorganizations,and social media. Planning Experience  Developedplanningstudiesandreportsin support of newand updatedplans,programsand regulations  Was a liaisonbetweencommunitygroups,governmentagencies,developersandelectedofficials in developingneighborhoodplans  Conducted fieldevaluationsandassessments  Preparedplanningreports.  Compiledinformationandmaderecommendationsonspecialstudies. EmploymentExperience ProfessionalRecruitingGroup (contractual) October2014 –Present Instant TaxService (contractual) December2014 –March2015 RoushIndustries (contractual) October2013 -May2014 MathSavvy Institute July2013 - August 2014 FederalFamilyLiteraryProgram October2011-June2013 Every Body Fitness(contractual) January2011- June2011 Aramark/BCBSM March2002 -November2006 ProfessionalOrganization NationalBlackMBA– Detroit Chapter September2012 –Present NationalBlackMBA–DetroitChapterScholarshipDirector January2014 – Present InForum January2013-Present Certifications PMP December2013