ALlyson Melissa
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record at Fountain City, enhancing project delivery by 15% through strategic resource allocation and cross-functional team leadership. Expert in Agile, PMBOK standards, and risk mitigation, I excel in driving initiatives that surpass business objectives with innovative solutions and robust stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Fountain City
Denver, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, delivering results for cross-functional teams and external clients while employing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to meet scope, timeline, and business objectives
- Created and updated project charters, timelines, and budgets, ensuring clear accountability and visibility of deliverables and milestones
- Boosted project efficiency by 15% through workflow automation, process streamlining, and enhanced team communication strategies
- Authored and maintained critical project documentation, including risk management plans, change logs, and KPIs for stakeholder reporting and decision-making
- Improved delivery quality by implementing standardized quality assurance frameworks and aligning project management practices with PMI standards
- Led change management initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and fostering organizational consistency in project execution
Project Manager
Harvest Strategy Group
Denver, CO
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Directed cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects from initiation to closure, leveraging Agile and Waterfall frameworks to achieve business objectives
- Achieved a 10% reduction in operational costs through targeted process improvement initiatives, workflow automation, and strategic optimization of resources
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement by conducting regular reviews to identify and mitigate potential risks, bottlenecks, and deviations from project goals
- Implemented robust change management processes, ensuring all scope changes were documented, communicated, and approved, reducing project disruptions
- Developed and maintained essential project artifacts, including project charters, risk registers, and post-project evaluations, to support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by enhancing resource allocation, optimizing workflows, and establishing clear project timelines
- Ensured compliance with PMBOK standards and fostered a culture of excellence through detailed documentation and risk management practices
IT Project Manager
Fanatics
Jacksonville, FL
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered high-priority IT projects 20% ahead of schedule by optimizing resource management and mitigating risks
- Conducted comprehensive requirements gathering, gap analysis, and business process analysis to align technical solutions with organizational needs
- Facilitated UAT and established feedback loops, enhancing system performance and reliability by 17%
- Managed stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables throughout the lifecycle
- Documented technical specifications, user stories, and business requirements to maintain traceability and transparency
Senior IT Business Analyst
KLS Martin Medical Manufacturing
Jacksonville, FL
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Documented and analyzed business requirements for ERP systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and ISO 13485 standards
- Improved audit readiness by 30% through detailed validation and compliance documentation
- Led stakeholder workshops to align technical deliverables with operational objectives, reducing system redundancies by 15%
- Collaborated with technical teams to create and execute UAT plans, ensuring successful implementation of system enhancements
Legal IT Business Systems Analyst
FIS Global
Jacksonville, FL
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed business analysis for IT legal compliance projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA
- Led the implementation and customization of Salesforce CRM, transitioning from Dynamics 365, to streamline compliance processes
- Improved data compliance reporting accuracy by 25%, reducing legal risks and enhancing audit readiness
- Managed legal contracts and oversaw the integration of a document management system to ensure secure and efficient handling of legal documents
- Conducted stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with technical deliverables, enhancing overall project outcomes
SR IT Business Analyst
PNC Bank
Jacksonville, FL
03.2013 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with migration objectives from IMPACT to Empower
- Conducted in-depth analysis of existing processes and workflows to identify gaps and propose optimized solutions for a seamless system transition
- Reviewed and validated developer specification documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with business needs and regulatory requirements
- Designed and executed comprehensive UAT plans, reducing post-launch issues by 15%
- Facilitated regular stakeholder meetings to provide project updates, address concerns, and align technical deliverables with business priorities
Education
Associate's degree - information technology
NVCC
06.2012
Skills
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Waterfall
- PMBOK
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Budget Planning and Forecasting
- Resource allocation
- Jira
- Confluence
- Asana
- Wrike
- ClickUp
- Dynamics 365
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Fountain City
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Harvest Strategy Group
08.2021 - 04.2024
IT Project Manager
Fanatics
04.2020 - 08.2021
Senior IT Business Analyst
KLS Martin Medical Manufacturing
02.2019 - 04.2020
Legal IT Business Systems Analyst
FIS Global
02.2018 - 02.2019
SR IT Business Analyst
PNC Bank
03.2013 - 02.2018
Associate's degree - information technology
NVCC
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