SHARON GEORGE PHILIP

710 Coromandel Drive

Spartanburg, SC 29301
spfcef6a@westpost.net
864.641.0647

PROJECT MANAGER
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Solutions-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience analyzing and leadin
g the implementation of value-driven solutions to reduce costs, improve efficien
cy and enable growth
Strength in partnering with business, teams and leadership to identify needs, ev
aluate issues and risks, and define and guide the delivery of effective strategi
es and initiatives to strengthen organizations and achieve results.
* Skilled in planning and overseeing the full life cycle delivery of projects, o
n time and with high customer satisfaction. Organized and efficiency with proven
ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a team-based environment.
* Outstanding analytical, listening, problem solving, team building, and communi
cation skills. Successful in establishing solid relationships and building rappo
rt with people of all levels and multi-cultural backgrounds.
* Loyal, diligent professional with strong work ethics, drive and ambition. Demo
nstrated passion to succeed despite constantly changing fast-paced environments.

MBA & BBA Degrees

Pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

CORE COMPETENCIES
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Vision, Strategy & Execution
Project Definition & Scoping
Budgeting & Cost Tracking
Scheduling & Milestone Monitoring
Project Planning, Organization
& Management
Documentation & Reporting
Issue Identification & Resolution
Client, Business & Team Relations
Research & Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - UPSTATE - 2003-2010
MBA & BBA Student
Planned, defined and implemented strategic business planning projects to support
graduate and undergraduate studies. Collaborated with professor and team member
s to identify goals and recommend solutions to enable growth.
NOTABLE PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS:
* Researched, analyzed, and defined strategy and framework to launch a new busin
ess into the marketplace.
* Conducted an assessment of UPS' business plan and recommended solutions to inc
rease competitive advantage.
* Established and recommended strategy to enable business to expand into the eme
rging United Arab Emirates (UAE) marketplace.
* Analyzed, documented and presented the implications, objectives, impact, marke
t integration, economic significance, and foreign investment strategies for busi
nesses utilizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

SWITOT - 2005-2008
MARKETING MANAGER
Recruited into newly established web / graphic design business and given full re
sponsibility for securing investment capital, defining business strategy and pla
n, preparing financial packages, building internal operating infrastructure, sta
ffing and training, and defining marketing strategy.
NOTABLE PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS:
* Designed and launched fully integrated on-line and print marketing, advertisin
g and communications program, increasing awareness of company's services and val
ue-proposition.
* Pivotal role in building and growing organization from start-up to a profitabl
e business within 4 years.
* Contributed to relocating business to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to meet n
ew emerging market demands.

NU LEVEL STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS - 2008

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Brought in and challenged to analyze and define strategy to transform an abandon
ed building within a impoverished area in Charlotte, North Carolina into a valua
ble business to revitalize economic conditions for a 750-family community. Resea
rched possible alternatives, conceptualized and documented strategy to establish
a staffing agency, and defined and presented business plan to leadership team a
nd financial organizations to fund business initiative.
NOTABLE PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS:
* Strategy and plan was awarded First Place within the organization and was subs
equently implemented, resulting in reducing crime rate, motivating community mem
bers to obtain jobs, and helped individuals in securing employment.

UPSTATE ALLIANCE - 2006

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN
Selected by this public / private regional economic development organization to
assist in positioning and marketing the 10-county South Carolina Upstate region
to successfully compete for business investment globally. Accountable for overal
l success of multiple business plan creation, research, business development, an
d documentation projects to attract new investments, and enhance the prosperity
and quality of life for entire region.
NOTABLE PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS:
* Researched, define strategy and developed business plan to highlight value pro
position of Upstate region to the businesses within the automotive industry. Wro
te white paper demonstrating more than 10% in union labor cost savings in respon
se to relocation to the non-union region. Designed specialized economic plan to
provide key metrics that can positively impact production to businesses within t
he automotive industry.
* Developed state profiles of Tennessee and Kentucky, comprised of economic, soc
ial and business environments, which provided potential businesses with valuable
analytics for establishing operations in each state.

** ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE **
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DELIVERY DRIVER / CREWMEMBER ** JASON'S DELI, 2007-2008
* Recognized for consistently exceeding on-time delivery and customer satisfacti
on goals in a fast-paced environment.
STUDENT ASSOCIATE **BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, 1999-2003

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) IN MANAGEMENT
GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY, 2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-UPSTATE, 2006
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, 2003
PURSUING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) CERTIFICATION **PROJECT MANAGEMEN
T INSTITUTE (PMI)

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY
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MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), MS Project
MS Windows Operating Systems

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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American Cancer Society
Rescue Mission
Magnolia Place
Camp Spearhead
American Youth Soccer Organization
First Baptist Church
New Church