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Vicken Norenzian

Vicken Norenzian

Yerevan,Armenia

Summary

Poised, detail-oriented, and organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in working in fast-paced, dynamic settings. Entrepreneurial mindset, skilled in developing trusted relationships and partnerships. Experience includes providing comprehensive support to stakeholders defining investor objectives, addressing project needs, and ensuring project delivery within scope and budget. Proven track record of cost savings through negotiations and close management of vendors and budgets. I am able to take the initiative to analyze specific problems, propose solutions, and work with limited supervision. Additionally, I maintain a strategic focus, ensuring that my actions align with the broader goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Marketing Consultant

M.A.G. Industries Limited
01.2024
  • Conduct market analysis, brand positioning, and ROI calculations to redefine stakeholder objectives
  • Maximize profitability through price control and on-floor merchandise densities per department
  • Conduct traffic and footfall statistics to improve capture rates
  • Liaise with head office in China, manage purchasing budgets and import cycles
  • Supervise purchasing and develop key and high-impact products, to drive sales

Project Manager

Project Management Simplified
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Define investor objectives, conduct market and footfall analysis, brand positioning, and location searches for investment projects to control risk
  • Develop and write feasibility and financial studies and ROI calculations for investors and stakeholders
  • Business remodeling and rebranding

Project Manager

Dalma Garden Mall Rooftop
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Execute the project throughout all stages, supervise the architect, engineers, and construction specialists
  • Measure the progress of various contractor teams, provide on-site support and leadership, solve problems, and offer resolutions to the challenges arising from implementation
  • Prepare budget forecasts, cash flow schedules, timetables, and financial reports regarding budget matters and work progress
  • Ensure efficient use of funds allocated for the project expenditure through cost savings
  • Present to stakeholders all available procurement options with cost-benefit analyses for decision-making based on data

General Manager

Vahakni Residential Community
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manage the new home sales and meet the construction deadlines
  • Plan and execute the construction of new homes throughout all stages
  • Measure the progress of various contractor teams, solve problems and provide support
  • Expand the community amenities to include the construction of a new event hall and remodel the pool area to accommodate wedding receptions
  • Direct the head office of the residential community for the homeowners, resolve resident complaints on a timely basis to ensure satisfaction with management

COO

BHS - British Home Store
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Ensuring the creative integrity of the brand
  • Exploiting every opportunity to drive sales, increasing average daily sales by 35%
  • Coordinating the advertising and marketing departments to create effective sales strategies
  • Deciding on store layout, visual enhancement and on-floor inventory densities to drive sales
  • Overseeing pricing and inventory control
  • Collaborating closely with buying and merchandising teams to develop a knowledge of key and high-impact products
  • Maximizing profitability, setting and meeting sales targets and motivating staff
  • Collecting and maintaining footfall statistical records
  • Recruiting, customer service training, supervising and appraising staff (55 employees)
  • Liaising with the head office in London, managing sales, budgets and stock levels

Brand Expansion / Project Manager

Cinnabon - Segafredo Zanetti Group
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Grow portfolio brands by implementing the expansion plan to achieve revenue growth
  • Strictly adhere to brand standards and policies stipulated in the franchise contract and follow up on all issues within the franchise contract
  • Network and build trusting relationships with franchise consultants
  • Take ownership of managing multiple expansion projects simultaneously, from defining the scope and planning up to implementation and construction, ensuring that each project life cycle is completed on time successfully
  • Measure the progress of various contractor teams, provide support, solve problems, and offer resolutions to the challenges arising from implementation
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders (both external and internal) throughout the life cycle of the projects
  • Optimized the supply chain network to reduce shipping costs and lead time

Executive Assistant / Chief Estimator

Paper Graphics Inc. / Next Day Color Print
Pasadena, USA
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: (55-employee 24-hour Operation)
  • Act as the first point of contact between employees and the CEO regarding employee performance and operational issues
  • Plan cost-effective job planning on PSI & EFI workflow MIS systems, purchasing, and outsourcing
  • Supervise the accuracy of the estimates on PSI & EFI systems, before submission to print brokers, advertising agencies, and publishing companies
  • Offer suggestions regarding production techniques and, or substitute materials to lower costs
  • Oversee employee performance and conduct interviews for new job openings, administer career aptitude tests (CALIPER), and make hiring recommendations to the CEO before hiring
  • (55-employee 24-hour Operation)

Self Employed

Gutenberg Imaging / Commercial Printing Co.
Fresno, USA
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate resources, materials, and schedules, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of projects
  • Conducted thorough analysis of printing projects to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternatives, resulting in improved profitability and client satisfaction
  • Actively managed and negotiated contracts with external vendors for the outsourcing of bindery and finishing operations, ensuring high-quality results and cost savings
  • Utilized EFI’s Printsmith management system to perform job costing and accurately estimate project requirements
  • Oversaw scheduling, cost-effective production planning, and outsourcing of bindery/finishing work
  • Facilitated customer interactions to ensure a positive print experience, addressing inquiries, and providing personalized assistance

Education

Baccalaureate II - Mathematics

Armenian Evangelical College

Business Administration Equivalence - undefined

American University of Beirut

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Empathy
  • Microsoft Project Pro
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • EFI workflow
  • Google Workspace

Languages

Fluent in English
Armenian
Arabic
French, good working knowledge

Custom

  • Photography, https://www.vnorenz.com/
  • Flickr Portfolio, https://www.flickr.com/photos/130023882@N04/

Timeline

Marketing Consultant

M.A.G. Industries Limited
01.2024

Project Manager

Project Management Simplified
01.2022 - 01.2023

Project Manager

Dalma Garden Mall Rooftop
01.2018 - 01.2021

General Manager

Vahakni Residential Community
01.2016 - 01.2017

COO

BHS - British Home Store
01.2015 - 01.2016

Brand Expansion / Project Manager

Cinnabon - Segafredo Zanetti Group
01.2012 - 01.2015

Executive Assistant / Chief Estimator

Paper Graphics Inc. / Next Day Color Print
01.2005 - 01.2012

Self Employed

Gutenberg Imaging / Commercial Printing Co.
01.1995 - 01.2005

Business Administration Equivalence - undefined

American University of Beirut

Baccalaureate II - Mathematics

Armenian Evangelical College

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