Functional Skills

Agile Software Development
Project Management
Budgeting
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Operational Efficiency
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Marketing Strategy
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Leadership Development
Communications
Marketing Analytics
Contract Pricing / Negotiation
Finance Transformation
Product Data Management

Software Skills

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Jira
AWS
Microsoft Project
Asana
Smartsheet
SAP CRM
AutoCAD
RAID
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Sector Experience

Business Services
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Technology

Experience

CarMax Technology Remote Information Technology
Senior Lead Project Manager
3/2023 - 10/2024
 Managed 2-3 concurrent workstreams with a combined budget of over $250 million, coordinating cross functional teams, including development, QA, and product management, in a fast-paced, large-scale retail enterprise environment.
 Orchestrated customer-facing software integrations, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate and 20% increase in operational efficiency, directly contributing to improved service delivery.
 Developed and maintained comprehensive project plans using Smartsheet and Jira, ensuring seamless tracking of 200+ stories, epics, and dependencies per quarter.
 Guided teams through Agile scrums, resolving 95% of blockers within 48 hours and providing strategic direction, ensuring 100% adherence to project timelines.
 Balanced 85% project execution with 15% financial oversight, achieving over a million dollars in annual cost savings through effective resource allocation, risk management, and budget optimization.
 Designed and implemented the Talent Suite, leadin

Kronos/UKG Remote Information Technology
Senior Project Manager: SDLC
12/2020 - 3/2023
 Led a £1.2M UKG Dimensions Implementation project, exceeding client expectations within a 120-day timeline, leveraging Jira and Jira Align for seamless project tracking.
 Proactively managed multiple time-zone workstreams, maintaining alignment with project scope using Smartsheet for enhanced visibility and reporting.
 Delivered projects autonomously, investigating requirements and adjusting to client needs, ensuring financial tracking and billable time accuracy, reducing the need for change orders.
 Fostered strong relationships with technical teams and leadership, applying gentle but effective pressure to ensure timely deliverables.
 Optimized resource allocation, reducing project timelines by 10% and increasing client satisfaction through efficient task prioritization.
 Spearheaded the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project documentation, improving team productivity by 15%.
 Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential roadblock

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology
Executive Agile Project Manager
6/2017 - 12/2020
 Directed large-scale return-to-work transition, managing 150+ employees across three offices, and building detailed project plans using Smartsheet for better transparency.  Led peripheral deployments and software updates, ensuring timely execution within budget constraints and achieving a 15% improvement in project efficiency.  Developed comprehensive communication and training plans, translating complex ideas into user friendly guidance for new office technologies.
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● Los Angeles, CA  Conducted Agile/Scrum training sessions for staff, adapting content to diverse audiences to improve understanding of SDLC methodologies.  Managed cross-functional team collaboration, aligning efforts across logistics, change management, and IT departments, resulting in streamlined operations.  Optimized project budgeting and resource allocation, achieving 8% cost savings while maintaining high standards of delivery.  Created and monitored RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, D

MASCO Manufacturing Co. Marketing
Marketing Project Management Intern
2/2016 - 6/2017
 Managed project timelines and deliverables using JIRA, improving transparency and documentation for staff programs.
 Created Smartsheet repositories for internal development initiatives, enhancing project organization and reporting.
 Oversaw risk management efforts, driving a 15% increase in departmental visibility and ensuring project success.
 Developed and executed digital marketing campaigns, resulting in a 50% increase in engagement within four months.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including design, sales, and product development, to align marketing strategies with broader business objectives, leading to a 10% growth in brand visibility.