Angela Rutkowski

Over 15 years of experience in project management, human resource, and operations. Proven track record of enhancing internal processes, exemplified by saving over $500,000 in contractor costs through innovative onboarding programs. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally and implementing efficient systems to improve team performance.

Sr. CIO Financial Analyst | Project Manager at Mercedes Benz (2019-01 – Present)

• Collaborated closely with the VP of IT and Directors across the IT and ITT Departments to enhance management relationships and optimize the flow of information.
• Coordinated with HR regarding I-9 verifications and liaised with Homeland Security and Mercedes Management.
• Authored Statements of Work (SOWs) for stakeholders and partnered with teams on Objectives and Key Results (OKR) tracking and development.
• Facilitated weekly meetings to address investment and workforce risk projects, focusing on staffing, contractors, and furloughs.
• Developed and disseminated weekly reports covering project workflow, progress, contractual obligations, and budget forecasts.
• Constructed high-level presentations for management updates.
• Demonstrated expertise in Immigration onboarding.
• Directed communication and status reports to stakeholders and management concerning contracts, SOWs, and product specifications.

Operations Project Manager at VERIZON (2014-01 – 2019-01)

Engaged with the In-House Agency Department within Verizon Corporate from the New York office.

• Coordinated and led weekly sales and customer meetings, addressing employee HR matters, contractor, and full-time employee (FTE) employment issues.
• Engineered a streamlined onboarding program that significantly reduced processes and saved the department over $100,000 in contractor costs in 2018.
• Formulated processes and policies to enhance the internal recruitment framework.

HR Operation Project Manager at Cisco Systems (2014-01 – 2019-01)

• Led a five-member team and served as the primary contact for the VP of Sales and the NYC Sales team.
• Collaborated directly with the Human Resource team, Legal team, and Facilities to implement an efficient new hire process for employees, contractors, and H1 Visa employees relocating to the U.S. from India.
• Devised and facilitated presentations for quarterly team-building meetings.

HR Project Coordinator at InterContinental Hotel Corp. Office (2006-01 – 2009-01)

• Resolved departmental Human Resource issues for twenty-five employees under the VP of Marketing.
• Formulated and managed departmental budgets effectively.
• Negotiated pricing with customers and vendors prior to contract submission for hiring.

HR Project Coordinator at New York Life Data Center (2000-01 – 2006-01)

• Collaborated closely with the VP of Facilities to uphold security protocols.
• Managed departmental budgets and secured high-level confidential materials for the Atlanta office.
• Engineered training programs and created educational materials for new hire sessions, emphasizing the importance and functionality of the Data Center.

Certification in PM Certification – Google (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Certification in HR Training – SHRM (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Course in Facilities and Real-estate Mgmt. – BOMA (2010-01 – 2010-12)

Business in Business Administration – Gwinnett Tech (1990-01 – 1992-12)

Vocational in Child psychology and development, Business & Psychology – Oakland vocational (1989-01 – 1991-12)