MS Office
Manfred Simpson
Columbia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Easy Buying Manager
Ikea Germany
Munich
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Established team of over 40 people.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Associate Producer, Executive Producer, Writer, Di
SELF EMPLOYED PERSON FOR VARIOUS COMPANIES
Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt
07.1989 - 07.2011
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
- Determined editorial direction and content quality for each production.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Supervised production team of over 30 workers per production to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Created and managed production schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Triagon Academy
Valetta, Malta 03.2018 - 11.2021
Diploma - Philosophy of Religion
MaBaD University
Jerewan, Armenien 07.1999 - 12.2002
Diploma - Certificated Industrial Business Management
Industrie- Und Handleskammer
Augsburg, Germany 02.1992 - 02.1995
Diploma - Vocational And Occupational Education Quality
Industrie-and Handelskammer
Augsburg, Germany 11.1994 - 03.1995
No Degree - History, History of Art
Ludwigs Maximilians Universität
Munich, Germany 10.1982 - 07.1986
High School Diploma -
Hümmling Gymnasium
Sögel, Germany 09.1972 - 05.1981
Skills
Effective managerial techniques
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 80 in the development of online sales (click & collect).
- Supervised team of 45 staff members.
Software
Mac Pages, Numbers, Keynote
Affinity Photos
Final Cut
Interests
Art
Music
Literature
Sports
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Triagon Academy
03.2018 - 11.2021
Easy Buying Manager
Ikea Germany
08.2011 - 04.2022
Diploma - Philosophy of Religion
MaBaD University
07.1999 - 12.2002
Diploma - Vocational And Occupational Education Quality
Industrie-and Handelskammer
11.1994 - 03.1995
Diploma - Certificated Industrial Business Management
Industrie- Und Handleskammer
02.1992 - 02.1995
Associate Producer, Executive Producer, Writer, Di
SELF EMPLOYED PERSON FOR VARIOUS COMPANIES
07.1989 - 07.2011
No Degree - History, History of Art
Ludwigs Maximilians Universität
10.1982 - 07.1986
High School Diploma -
Hümmling Gymnasium
09.1972 - 05.1981
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