Elizabeth Wallen

About Elizabeth Wallen

Project Manager with extensive experience in planning, managing, and coordinating multiple projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished on-time and within budget. Skilled at collaborating across internal/external stakeholders of all levels to resolve issues. Diverse work experience in Spirits Industry, Financial Services, Manufacturing, CPG, and Technology. Proficient in Planisware Project Management Software, Monday, Asana, MS Project, MS Office Suite & Teams and SAP. Project Manager | New Product Development l Commercialization Email@: W••••••••@gmail.com Develop, maintain, and evaluate project documentation, including status reports, schedules, budgets, and reviews. Facilitate weekly status and kick-off meeting to gain team alignment. Direct project scope, maintaining awareness of all project issues, risks, and solutions while effectively managing time and resources. Understands creative and marketing campaign processes. Knowledgeable in Spirits Regulations (TTB /LCBO) and USDA/FDA regulations. Experience in package design, product scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization. Proficient in understanding costing and profitability models. CORE COMPETENCIES: •A creative thinker that uses non-linear approaches and critical thinking to proactively problem solve and steer your projects •Empowered self-starter, with excellent time and people management skills •Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies and best practices •Able to follow through, own, and guide any type of project from infancy to execution, regardless of how little is known at the start •Lead communication of timelines, status updates and potential risks to your project teams and leadership •Passionate about getting your project team on the right track and same page, never leaving your team confused •Able to Manage high volumes of projects through prioritization, planning, and organization under tight deadlines

Experience

1. Project Manager, Global Projects and Portfolio Management

   Suntory Global Spirits

   Mar 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits I am a project manager, supporting SGS\'s North American Ready to Drink/Ready to Serve portfolio, as well as straight spirits. This includes managing projects for On The Rocks premium cocktails, Canadian Club canned beverages, and El Tesoro Tequila. Our mission at Beam Suntory is to inspire human connections through our world-class premium spirits, and I am thrilled to be a part of this journey. In my role my responsibilities include but not limited to:•Lead multiple cross-function teams which include Brand, Finance, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Procurement, Packaging Engineers and Regulatory resources. New launches include: six new On the Rocks cocktails, three new Canadian Club canned cocktails and new -196 brand in Canada. •Spearhead new VIS ID and packaging redesign projects by working closely with Brand teams, Costing and Suppliers. New VIS ID projects include On The Rocks and El Tesoro brands. Packaging project updates include Canadian Club and Costco Club pack for On The Rocks•Manage projects through our stage gate process to ensure financial targets are met and approvals for ordering materials are timely and align with project infield dates

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor's Degree, History