SHARON M.

MARRA
814 East Court Avenue * Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 * (502) 500-5807 * sm
88c5e0@westpost.net
PROJECT MANAGER
Extensive experience developing, implementing and overseeing large-scale project
s serving regional populations. Expert researcher and negotiator to develop prop
osals, identify funding, and secure resources to support innovative service prog
rams. Recognized leader, guiding cross-functional teams to successfully launch a
nd support strategic business solutions. Talented presenter and spokesperson, sk
illed in the creation of promotional / marketing materials and presentations des
igned to educate and inform client base and ensure continued program viability a
nd future growth. Able to analyze and prioritize multiple projects at the same
time, while troubleshooting problem areas.
Core competencies include:
* Strategic Project Planning
* Grant Research & Writing
* Financial & Contract Negotiations
* Cost Reduction & Avoidance
* Grant Fund Allocation* Budgeting & Cash Flow Optimization
* Leadership & Teambuilding
* Process Redesign & Change Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 1998 - April, 2009
CLARK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, Charlestown, Indiana
Earned promotion following tenure as Administrative Assistant/Education Coordina
tor (1993 to 1998) to hold directorship role for governmental agency.
* Developed and managed scope of projects.
* Management of multiple projects concurrently to meet strategic goals and objec
tives.
* Grant writing and administration experience.
* Coordinate monthly Board meetings and capable of public speaking.
* Managed vendor contracts from development, selection, and execution to the end
of contract. Monitored service levels, compliance and troubleshooting of all i
ssues and complaints.
* Managed organizational projects, educational projects, oversaw District operat
ions and direct billing and accounting functions.
* Developed and managed the annual budget while controlling costs.
* Experienced customer service skills, which allow me to troubleshoot problems o
r questions from all levels from general public, contractors, and/or Board of Di
rectors.
* Responsible for the development of Health and Safety Plans.
* Coordination of special events.
* Traveled and represented District at local, state and regional events.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, April, 1979-June, 1993
LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK, Louisville, KY
* Responsible and accountable for daily branch reports.
* Responsible for branch operations in lieu of manager.
* Troubleshoot customer complaints and questions.
* Opening new accounts and cross selling of bank products.
* Completing loan applications and closing of loans.

Educational Experience
Certifications- Project Manager Certification, University of Louisville, Louisvi
lle, Kentucky, December 2009. Will obtain a Project Management Professional (PM
P) Certification within the next twelve months.
Bachelors Degree- Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Indiana, 1996. Earn
ed degree in General Studies with a minor in Supervision.
Certificates Obtained-OSHA Voluntary 10-hr Industrial Safety , 40-hr HazMat Site
Worker, State of Indiana - Department of Homeland Security- Debris Management,
FEMA National Incident Management System (IS-00700)
References
Lance Hodge, Executive Director, Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management D
istricts, lhodge@aiswmd.org
Steven Boggs, Grant Administrator, Indiana Department of Environmental Managemen
t, OPPTA, Indianapolis, Indiana, SBOGGS@idem.IN.gov.
Warren Nash, Floyd County Solid Waste Management District, New Albany, Indiana,
WNASH1@aol.com.