Joe Messina

Past

Owner at Just Go Away Travel
Sr. Manager at Viacom/MTV Networks
Sr. Manager at MTV

Sr. Manager Technology Requisitions at Viacom
Hardware Requisition Analyst at MTV Networks
Office Manager at The Daily Planet

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Education

Fordham University
New York University
Partners International

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Broadcast Media

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Joe Messina’s Summary

Experienced Project Manager who uses strong skills and innovative problem solving to ensure that projects are completed efficiently, on time and within budget, and by providing inspirational leadership allows team members to thrive and grow, and contribute more to the organization.

Joe Messina’s Specialties:

Project Management, Process Management, Strong Leadership, and Tenacity. Diversity initiatives and implementation, organization development, progressive leadership.
Wireless programs as well.

Joe Messina’s Experience

Owner

Just Go Away Travel

(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

June 1995 — March 2009 (13 years 10 months)

Home based travel agency specializing in matching travelers with the perfect vacation using practical knowledge and experience.
Sr. Manager

Viacom/MTV Networks

(Public Company; VIA; Entertainment industry)

July 1999 — December 2008 (9 years 6 months)

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Spearheaded a yearlong project to shift from individual to consolidated billing of wireless devices. This saved money by not only by allowing us to leverage and control wireless costs, but eliminated the need for costly T&E processing of individual bills.
• Created and implemented requisitions processes which resulted in efficient processing, while repurposing valuable equipment. This provided a reduction in purchasing and a savings to the capital budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managed capital technology requisitions and wireless programs for entire organization. Directly managed 6 employees.
• Utilized project management skills to improve requisitions processes to ensure requests were fulfilled on time and within budget. Instituted cost saving measures such as need screening and equipment re purposing.
• Managed wireless programs, supporting organizations mobile handheld needs.
• Promoted a positive client service environment which moved our team from one that was distrusted to a valued and trusted part of the organization.
• Participated in many volunteer and inclusion efforts in the organization which helped promote not only organizational goals, but healthier work environments.
• Gained crucial organizational communications skills which not only enabled me to "speak" the language of the varied business units, but allowed me to directly communicate with senior management. This also allowed me to become a trusted advisor when the need arose.
• Provided inspirational leadership to my team members by including them in all aspects of the process and encouraging them to stretch beyond their current responsibilities. Close work and training were encouraged to support this.
Sr. Manager

MTV

(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

1999 — December 2008 (9 years)

Please see description above.
Sr. Manager Technology Requisitions

Viacom

(Broadcast Media industry)

1999 — 2008 (9 years)
Hardware Requisition Analyst

MTV Networks

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

1999 — 2002 (3 years)

Supported 3 divisions within Viacom (Viacom Corporate, MTV Networks, and Showtime Networks) with their capital computer needs. Worked closely with each business unit to satisfy while maintaining budgets.
Office Manager

The Daily Planet

(Broadcast Media industry)

1991 — 1999 (8 years)

Joe Messina’s Education

Fordham University

Certificate , Fellowship in Media Leadership , 2007 — 2007

Company sponsored fellowship in Media Leadership focusing on topical issues in the media industry. Program created and taught by industry leaders.
New York University

B.S. , Leadership & Management Studies , 1999 — 2006

Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Goebetz Award Recipient.

Activities and Societies:

Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society since 2005.
Partners International