ANTHONY CUSHION
Katy,TX
Summary
Talented project manager who is a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
CNG Holdings, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Project Manager
Forward Financing
08.2022 - 04.2023
- As Scrum Master, I completed various agile ceremonies including: stand- ups, retrospectives, sprint planning and sprint reviews.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Project Manager
Progressive Leasing
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted with the implementation of diverse, multi-disciplined strategic, enterprise level projects.
- Helped build consensus and drive necessary activities and decisions among a broad range of stakeholders including agile teams, business owners, product, technology, and operations.
- Communicated complex ideas, issues, and risks, and articulate them for a wide range of audiences in a clear and succinct manner both in verbal and written form.
- Drove effective project and change management throughout all phases of projects, from planning, requirements gathering, risk management, build, testing, implementation, and the post project retrospective.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Software Project Manager
NextCapital
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed multiple projects with varying scope while consistently meeting deliverables and striving to exceed expectations.
- Organized and lead project status and working meetings; prepared and distributed progress reports; manage risks and issues; corrected deviations from plans; and performed delivery planning for assigned projects.
- Understood the underlying technologies being used on a partner and/or project to be able to provide project management over technical implementation projects.
- Interfaced effectively with product managers, designers & engineers.
Implementation Project Manager
Toast
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and managed project plans from initiation to closure of project.
- Established project scope, goals,deliverables,requirements and timing with input from client and internal stakeholders.
- Communicated project milestones to clients and management.
- Managed project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and discussed with project team and management.
- Utilized tools and checklists to ensure that project is being executed timely and accurately.
- Audited and reviewed all setup items as tasks are being completed for sign off Engage Support, HR, Benefits, and/or EDI teams as necessary depending on project scope and services.
- Documented best practices to ensure consistency in the execution of future projects.
Implementation Manager
Hireology
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinate tasks in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities for successful project completions and scheduled launch dates.
- Supply customers and management weekly updates with detailed project plan, meeting notes and action item lists to keep projects on track.
- Advise customers on conversion processes and suggested methods of communication leading to shorter hire times.
- Researched and resolved barriers to successful system functionality, improving support and issue resolution.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
Implementation Specialist
EZLinks Golf, LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Worked closely with implementation team in preparation and coordination of on-site client installation of products and services.
- Conducted on-site visits to clients for installation and configuration of software and hardware.
- Provided thorough education and training to users
- Proactive customer service efforts to ensure client satisfaction throughout the course of the relationship.
- Served as product and service subject matter expert to help drive successful business outcomes.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
Product Support Specialist
TBI, Inc
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Secured pricing and generated quotes from multiple providers.
- Made carrier recommendations based on product, footprint and other specifications.
- Maintained active knowledge of special provider offerings and promotions.
- Completed all required certifications and exams
- Tracked all transactional information.
- Escalated and up-sold opportunities.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Project Planning
- Client Rapport
- Agile Methodology
- Organization
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Relationship Building
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Meeting facilitation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Risk Management
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
CNG Holdings, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Forward Financing
08.2022 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Progressive Leasing
07.2021 - 08.2022
Software Project Manager
NextCapital
06.2020 - 04.2021
Implementation Project Manager
Toast
12.2019 - 04.2020
Implementation Manager
Hireology
09.2018 - 12.2019
Implementation Specialist
EZLinks Golf, LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
Product Support Specialist
TBI, Inc
02.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
DePaul University
- PMP - Project Management Professional
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