Kelly Samuels
@kellysamuels
Area Manager at Amazon who improved on-time project delivery by 23% across six concurrent initiatives.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Amazon, I manage operational workflows and use failure mode analysis to identify and mitigate delivery risks. I also directed the adoption of Jira and Asana across six concurrent initiatives, increasing on-time project delivery by 23%.
I used Tableau, Power BI, and Looker to track KPIs across six major initiatives, reducing manual data compilation time by 40% and improving forecasting accuracy. I also presented project milestones and insights to stakeholders.
At Forman Mills, I directed process improvement initiatives using PMBOK methodologies and standardized workflows with Microsoft Project and Jira. I also implemented PRINCE2 across operations projects, reducing delivery times by 20%.
As an Assistant Merchandiser at Forever 21, I worked on product lifecycle management and regional inventory strategies. I used SAP Integrated Business Planning for forecasting, helping reduce excess stock by 22%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mentorship Director
PMI Austin Chapter
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Design and lead the chapter's mentorship program structure, establishing processes for mentor/mentee matching, onboarding, and progress tracking. Direct a volunteer team supporting program operations and partner with chapter leadership to align initiatives with strategic priorities.
Managed end-to-end product lifecycle of operational workflows, applying failure mode analysis to mitigate delivery risks and increase team productivity. Directed deployment of project management tools across 6 concurrent initiatives, increasing on-time project delivery rates by 23%.
Front-End Manager
Forman Mills
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Directed cross-functional process improvement initiatives using PMBOK methodologies, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 15% and standardizing workflows with Microsoft Project and Jira for a team of 25+. Spearheaded implementation of the PRINCE2 framework, reducing project delivery times by 20%.
Assistant Merchandiser
Forever 21
Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Drove Product Lifecycle Management strategies for regional inventory, optimizing markdown efficiency through market and competitive analysis. Implemented advanced forecasting methodologies using SAP Integrated Business Planning, reducing excess stock by 22%.
Education
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Master of Science, Project Management
Pursued a Master of Science in Project Management at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Berkeley College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Berkeley College.
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