Ashley Henderson
Newport News,VA
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Representative II
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2022 - Current
- Managed administration of learning management systems, ensuring efficient access to training resources for employees.
- Increased workforce adaptability by offering specialized trainings related to emerging technologies and new business methodologies.
- Coordinated cross-functional team trainings to foster collaboration between departments and improve overall business performance.
- Enhanced employee retention rates by providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Drove process optimization efforts by sharing knowledge of innovative tools, techniques, and methodologies utilized in successful projects.
- Evaluated vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability to ensure optimal procurement for projects.
- Managed change requests effectively to minimize disruptions while maintaining adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Assessed team competencies and skill sets, allocating resources strategically to maximize overall productivity and achieve project milestones.
- Increased learner engagement by 20%, knowledge retention by 25%, and overall training effectiveness by 30% within 6 months, data verified.
Teacher
Newport News Public School District
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Training Coordinator
Grifols Biomat USA
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed migration from manual to computer-based check-in and process monitoring for plasma donation which resulted in commendable increase of 15% per month, 12% increase in identification of successful plasma donors, enhancing safety and qualify of donation process, and 12% increase in identification of successful plasma donors, enhancing safety and qualify of donation process.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Scheduled and coordinated training sessions, including booking facilities and arranging catering.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned for future improvements in planning and execution processes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and expectations.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Ensure company adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, HR Policies, and cGMP. Create, maintain, and audit compliant training records and files.
- Develop data driven strategies to increase employee retention and engagement in learning and development
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated timely decision-making by presenting accurate status updates to senior leadership at regular intervals throughout each project phase.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting project needs and adjusting as necessary throughout project lifecycle.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies among team members.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within budget and on schedule.
- Established clear lines of communication among team members, fostering positive work environment that promoted collaboration and innovation.
- Developed effective risk management strategies to anticipate challenges ahead of time resulting in minimal impact on overall project progress.
- Mitigated risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing contingency plans.
- Managed change requests effectively to minimize disruptions while maintaining adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost-efficiency, and reliability to ensure optimal procurement for projects.
Education
Graduate Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, Arizona07.2023
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2020
Skills
- E-Learning Design
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Train-the-Trainer
- Project Development, Planning
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Scope Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
3/15/2024 - 3/15/2027
- Collegiate Professional License
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2028
Timeline
Training Representative II
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
04.2022 - Current
Teacher
Newport News Public School District
08.2018 - 02.2022
Training Coordinator
Grifols Biomat USA
12.2014 - 08.2018
Graduate Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
- PMP - Project Management Professional
3/15/2024 - 3/15/2027
- Collegiate Professional License
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2028
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