1. MARIA SISON
7213 Tom Castain Lane 7043801102
Charlotte, NC 28226 sison.maria@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/MariaSison
Project Coordinator with Procurement and Marketing Experience
Proficient project manager coordinatorwith 10 years experience managing projects and building client relationships for a high-end
hospitality manufacturer company with international and national clientele. Founded and operated a supply company complimenting 5
years of extensive experience with six (6) employees and seven (7) sales associates to enhance workflow and assisting the company to
strive in a competitive market with strong human capital. Developed marketing program led to increase sales by 70%. Introduced a
new project management systemonline based to assist workflow coordination between the factory and head office to decrease
production errors and cultivate group performance. Assist clients with shipping and product issues. Defined a new RFQ systemand
manufacturer assessment in excel to enhance purchasing ability to enhance coordination with all involved. Tracked and collaborated
with shipping lines and freight carriers to meet deadlines. Created an expense report excel to categorize expenditures for company
accounting records. Keep record of approvals necessary to eliminate time constraints. Build, initiate, maintain key account such as
WGP and Ameristar. Implemented educationalbackground in reorganization of business enhanced human resource capital in the
correct areas of the organization.
Core Knowledge & Skill Areas
Self-Starter Excellent Communicator Problem Solver
Staff Development Proficient Microsoft Suite Team Player
Project Management Customer Relationship Builder Proactive
Analytical Process Improvement Diplomatic
Relevant Experience
HOSPITALITY FURNITURE GROUP, INC. Charlotte, NC April 2012- Present
www.hfggreen.com
Project Purchasing Coordinator
Review RFQ and PO’s from designers and purchasers to ensure hospitality standards met.
• Ensuring requirements and design meet hospitality standards for indoor/outdooruse.
Research and verify qualified vendors for clients for hotel equipment, textiles, and furnishing.
Create Purchase Orders, Quotations,and Invoices for clients using Quickbooks desktop software.
Assist and coordinate with restaurant end-users for space planning, design,and product consultation.
Conduct site quality control visits to factories, property, and after install review.
Built an extensive library of vendors in all facets of the hospitality guestroomand dining needs.
Generate budget analysis for each project to advise company direction towards suppliers and transportation needs.
Assist clients with procuring and sourcing hospitality items for their new building and renovation projects.
o The inclusion of outsourced item procurement increases sales revenue by approximately 30%.
HOSPITALITY FURNITURE GROUP, INC. Charlotte, NC April 2009- Present
www.hfggreen.com
Marketing Coordinator
Initiate new business relationships by networking to cultivate long lasting business relationships.
Uphold contracts and agreements with clients and coordinate with factory to ensure product standards and quality.
Plan and implement project management software (Basecamp)to increase efficiency by 90% and decrease production errors by
55% increasing communication between global offices (China, US and the Philippines).
Handle high-pressure issues and evaluate time considerations in an appropriate manner.
Engage student interns to implement their college major for the end of year project in a manner that benefits the company.
Initiate off shore CAD workers to design furniture specifications for production and reduces overhead by 40%.
Utilize ACT! Software to increase sales and marketing leads to the interior design and decision makers.
• Sales from ACT! enhance market capture up to 70% such as current project Ameristar.
Leverage Skype and FaceTime to collaborate with China and Philippine suppliers to enhance cooperation and understanding.
Collaborate with in-house designerto create eye-catching designs to attract new clients and retain existing relations.
Travel throughout the United States to conduct business sales and attend trade shows to keep abreast with the market.
Leverage Skype and FaceTime to collaborate with China and Philippine suppliers to enhance cooperation and understanding.
2. JAMPC, INC. Charlotte, NC July 2012-Present
www.jampcinc.com
Administrative Consultant (Part-Time)
Initiated Quickbooks Online interface to enhance billing and customer record keeping by 85%.
Input A/P and A/R including handling all reconciliations for end of year tax preparations.
Prepared bank reconciliations and financial reports for CEO monthly and increased efficiency and decreasing reporting errors.
Developed, implemented and created a staff handbookfor company expansion and new hire procedures.
Researched client requirements on a need-basis to expand and develop the company overall effectiveness and productivity.
Advised owner how to develop and grow the company in regards to creating a proper talent pool.
Contract position.
FUSION FURNITURE COMPANY Miami, FL / Charlotte, NC April 2004-April 2009
President
• Initiated power point presentation for sales associates’to present company brand efficiently and increase brand knowledge.
• Traveled nationally assisting sales representatives to enhance and increase brand awareness and develop key relationships .
• Collaborated with the web and catalog designer to enhance brand knowledge to create captivate and interesting paraphernalia.
• Researched new clientele in different markets and increased exposure by hiring exciting knowledgeable sales team members.
• Participate with industry group called NEWH to increase exposure in trade shows and expand the brand awareness 90%.
• Created an expansive portfolio of designers,purchasing agents and end users to assist sales team to expand their territories
Education & Training
POST UNIVERSITY – WATERBURY, CT
¬HR MANAGEMENT – Certificate, December 2015
YORK UNIVERSITY
Aug 1999 - May 2002
Mass Communication and Sociology- BA Honours
¬Concentration: Re-Organization of Business and Sociology
Relevant Coursework
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Communication
Communication in Organizations
External Activities
Running – greenway, 8k TurketTrot, Galloway Running Group
Hiking – Grandfather & Shinning Rock
Rock Climbing – Inner Peaks and outdoor(Crowders)
Scrapbooking
Barre and Pilates
Volunteer at NC Akita Rescue (1 year)
Volunteer Catechist at St. Matthew Church (3 years)