SIHAYA ROSELLE

415-314-1857
TARGET JOB: Project Manager within the San Francisco Bay Area in an innovative,
creative environment focused on bringing growth and positive impact
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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7 years project management experience. 4 years of leading international/multicul
tural teams domestically and abroad. 3 years project managing software integrati
on and business solution implementations, working collaboratively with multidisc
iplinary teams to design innovative applications and strategic processes. Extrem
ely adaptable across industries and disciplines, working with clients, utilizing
creative solutions to think outside the box while keeping both the big picture
and detail view in focus. Highly motivated self-starter, with excellent communic
ation, presentation, organization and negotiation skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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PROJECT MANAGER - Rammed Earth Building
Lateral Land - NSW, Australia
9/2009 - 1/2010
* Recruited specifically to lead and manage project based upon successful perfor
mance as Chief of Operations at Lateral Land
* Developed project strategy, building design and implementation of a rammed ear
th building for meditation practices from a rough concept sketch of client needs
, adhering to Australian codes and standards
* Empowered with free creative reign, adapting initial strategy as innovative id
eas emerged
* Completed building on time and within budget despite excelled fast tracked sch
edule
* Consistently anticipated project needs and possible contingency plans to preve
nt delays
* Managed international team of 35 volunteer staff from 12 countries under rugge
d conditions, with a simple and clear organizational structure, and relentlessly
communicated the vision of our common goal
* Encouraged team collaboration of creative ideas and project ownership with gro
up brainstorming sessions and one-on-one conversations
* Regularly communicated with stakeholders, suppliers, finance, purchasing and b
uilding consultants
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
Point Horizon Institute - Delhi, NY
4/2009 - 9/2009
* Recruited for Chief of Operations position
* Managed Operations for spring/summer course seasons consisting each of 4 - 9 w
eeks of courses with 60 - 120 participants: Achieved smoothest running season to
date
* Created solid, flexible organizational structure which encouraged creativity o
f team members in alignment with the common goal of customer experience and sati
sfaction
* Managed international team of 12 volunteer staff from 7 countries
* Encouraged team personal growth by providing challenging opportunities and ave
nues of expression for each individual
RESOURCE MANAGER, Implementation
OrderMotion - New York City, NY
1/2007 - 6/2008
* Indirectly managed 4 Implementation Consultants with multiple e-commerce clien
ts, resolving obstacles to keep projects on schedule and within budget
* Initial client contact and evaluation of business needs, develop team strategy
, project kickoff, and escalation point
* International implementation with Timberland UK in partnership with Demandware
, incorporating customizations and UK laws
* Key role for internal projects: managed relationship with Yahoo! for product i
ntegration; creation of on-line training materials; creation of Self-Serve Imple
mentation Startup Tool UI
* Interdepartmental collaboration with client and product emphasis: Sales, Imple
mentation, Support, Development, Product, Partner Relations
* User Group Conference presentations in Boston to 100 clients on new data platf
orm, communicating improved work flow structure and benefit of changes
* Company representative at Internet Retailer Conference to bring in new cliente
le, technically supporting sales and marketing team with quick business solution
s for prospective clients
PROJECT MANAGER, Implementation
OrderMotion - New York City, NY
5/2006 - 1/2007
* Successfully led multidisciplinary team to complete business critical platform
migration project of 200 unique client environments
* Collaborate and train across departments: Customer Support, Implementation, De
velopment, Product Management
* Manage multiple e-commerce implementations to maximize client ROI
* Escalation point for client and technical issues related to Implementation, Pl
atform Migration and Customer Support
* Newest team member to present at User Group Conference in San Diego
* Trained Support Services employees in Toronto Office
PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER II, Payroll Initiatives Project
King County Finance and Business Operations Division - Seattle, WA
3/2005 - 10/2005
* Developed streamlined business solutions for software integration and conversi
on from MSA to PeopleSoft
* Incorporated necessary quality control, best practices and system requirements
* Immediately created and implemented needed agency resource materials and ROI s
tudy
* Interdepartmental communication and interviews with County agencies, payroll,
human resources, and benefits & retirement employees
* Presented regular project updates to stakeholders and PeopleSoft end user foru
m audiences of 30-70 people
* Completed project on-time and within budget
PROJECT CONSULTANT
Kemp Consulting - NSW, Australia
11/2003 - 9/2004
* Interfaced with stakeholders to construct project scope, parameters and schedu
le deadlines
* Researched, developed, wrote and presented recommendations to stakeholders
* Project: Feasibility study for implementation and long-term maintenance of a l
arge-scale earthworm septic system under Australian standards
OFF-SITE WINEMAKER
Bonny Doon Vineyard - Santa Cruz, CA
1/2003 - 9/2003
* Directed off-site winemaking program which consisted of 75% total volume - lia
ised with owners, winemakers, vineyard manager, and cellar staff
* Scheduled and monitored production of multiple wines at various stages of deve
lopment to ensure product quality and distribution deadlines
* Developed and implemented projects for production of innovative wines
* Represented the winery at industry and public events
EDUCATION
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Southeast Asia
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY: Ubuntu Linux, Windows OS, Social Networking, Open Office,
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat Professional
, Oracle, PeopleSoft, html
COURSE WORK:
King County Business Curriculum - Seattle, Washington, 2005
B.S. Viticulture and Enology - University of California at Davis, 2001
French language and culture - The University of Paris La Sorbonne, Summer 1999
INTERESTS:
Clairvision School of Meditation 2003 - present, Exploring new places on foot, H
istory with a social impact, Learning Ubuntu Linux, Reading fascinating epic sto
ries, World Cup soccer, Good organic tea, Favorite movie: Avatar, Current favori
te music: Anna Puu
LINKEDIN PROFILE: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sihaya-roselle/6/506/258