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Alexis Draper-Pask
Oakfield,NY
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Project Manager with a proven track record at Yahoo, Inc., excelling in client relationship management and multi-project management. Spearheaded transformative changes, achieving key milestones through effective cross-functional communication and strategic project planning. Demonstrated expertise in requirements gathering, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Yahoo, Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Launched an average of 4 major projects per quarter.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Project Manager
Yahoo, Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Chief of Staff
Yahoo, Inc
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
Instructional Designer
Yahoo, Inc
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
Content Management Analyst
Yahoo, Inc
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Worked with product teams to create new content for launches, app updates, and any other changes that affect usability of our products.
- Reviewed current help standards on a quarterly basis to recognize content gaps and address opportunities for page view improvement and SEO.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
Product Support Specialist
Yahoo, Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Executed product solution demonstrations with internal and external users during new releases and troubleshooting calls.
- Captured client feedback and recommended and advocated for product enhancements based on personal expertise and evaluation of customer needs.
- Delivered feedback on troubleshooting guides and contributed to continuous improvement of issue resolution and support processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY12.2009
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Project Planning
- Multi-project management
- Cross-Functional Communication
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Yahoo, Inc
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Yahoo, Inc
01.2022 - 11.2023
Chief of Staff
Yahoo, Inc
01.2022 - 05.2023
Instructional Designer
Yahoo, Inc
11.2020 - 01.2022
Content Management Analyst
Yahoo, Inc
08.2016 - 11.2020
Product Support Specialist
Yahoo, Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Niagara University
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