
Project Manager at MECA-The Honey Project
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Project Manager at MECA-The Honey Project
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)
Volunteer to Full-time Project Manager
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2007 — October 2007 (4 months)
Actively contact strong IT R2i (Route-to-Interview) applicants for opportunities available with Top Clients in the South Florida area; Work closely with Top Recruiters of company in assessing candidate needs, qualifications and in developing "mini profiles” for job consideration; Route at least 5 candidates a day to Senior Recruiters to conduct phone and/or in-house interview. Meet Key Performance Indicators: (Daily: 50 calls, 10 mini profiles and 5 interviews). Update candidate records on Sendouts Pro (online database).
(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)
August 2006 — July 2007 (1 year)
(Public Company; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
March 2006 — August 2006 (6 months)
- Helped construct an administrative plan for the 2006 Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) for over 28,000 employees across the US and Canada; Formed EOS initiatives to reach target goal of 80% response rate; Prepared a spreadsheet to track, validate and announce the status of 300+ Action Teams across the US for communication to Leadership Team; Effectively administered “Recognition Efforts” of 2000+ employees participating in Action Teams, and coordinated logistics and distribution of gift portfolios with third party vendor; Managed the creative process of designing publication (booklet) to help communicate ‘Leadership and Organization Development’ opportunities to Executives & Leaders; Identified Organizational Effectiveness and talent pool of the company, overseeing all aspects of project from gathering and cross-referencing sensitive information of high-level DHL executives using HR tools (EOS & Motiv8) to verifying information with supervisors and directors for quality assurance.
(Non-Profit; Education Management industry)
November 2005 — July 2006 (9 months)
• Acted as a resource, mentor and contact person for approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate international students and assisted them in their transition into the University setting.
• Organized, programmed and marketed a calendar of social, educational and informational events including International Student Career Week, monthly luncheons and Banquet.
• Served in committees to plan and administer campus-wide activities (CommunityFest and Unity Week, 2006).
• Coordinated efforts with Academic Departments, the Division of Student Affairs, and outside agencies (Tax and Immigration Attorneys).
(Non-Profit; Education Management industry)
August 2004 — November 2005 (1 year 4 months)
• Researched and compiled business-related information as per the request of 6 faculty members using on-campus library databases, catalogs and Internet resources.
• Conducted literature reviews, reference checks, surveys, book updates, administered library upkeep and developed materials for faculty presentations at regional and national conferences.
• Adequately communicated faculty research and project details and goals with fellow Research Assistant to meet specified deadlines.
• Provided direct marketing and research support to the director in preparing a detailed financial and marketing profile of the Southeast Asia region and recruiting potential for the University’s MBA program.
(Non-Profit; Education Management industry)
August 2004 — May 2005 (10 months)
• Supervised a group of 16 undergraduate and graduate students and insured effective communication of University residential policies.
• Planned, implemented and marketed educational and social events, promoted on-campus resources (i.e. writing/tutor center and career services), and provided paraprofessional advising to students.
• Mediated and helped resolve resident conflicts, responded to crisis situations in a prompt and effective manner, and multi-tasked as needed.
• Managed administrative tasks including routine room assessments, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room change processes.
• Attended regular leadership conferences/workshops and served in the Staff Development Committee, to assist in recruiting and training of prospective Resident Advisors.
2004 — 2006
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Computer: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Presentation: 2+ years experience in public speaking
• Research: 4+ years experience in conducting literature reviews, writing journal articles, examine source credibility, data entry & draft business plans
• Events planning: 2+ years experience in promoting events
• International Travel: Africa, India and US
• Languages: English; Indian (Hindi, Kannada & Marathi)
PUBLICATIONS
• Salghur, S & Mujtaba, B. (2005). “Essentials of Cyberspace Education for Online Students”. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. Volume 2, Issue 5.
• “On the Scene: ...Meeting the Dalai Lama". The Knight (Nova Southeastern University). 15.2 (2004).
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
• Nova Southeastern University - Student of the Year (2006) • Ross-Matz Scholarship (2004-2006) • Residential Life and Housing “Outstanding Programmer of the Year”, (2004-2005) • Broward International Women’s Club Scholarship (2005-2006)
Bachelor of Science , Environmental Studies , 1999 — 2003
AWARDS
Vermont International Student Award (1999-2002).
PUBLICATIONS
Salghur, S.J. (2003). The Case of Farmer Suicides in Karnataka, South India. Undergraduate Thesis. University of Vermont, Burlington VT, (500 pgs).
Diploma , Environmental , 1991 — 1998
Stategic Forum