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Bethany Wright

Frisco,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Planner with a proven record at Ericsson Inc., adept at transforming complex workflows into streamlined, milestone-driven processes. Expertise includes project planning and team leadership, complemented by proactive communication and meticulous strategies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce, leading initiatives that enhance project efficiency and foster collaboration. Committed to driving continuous improvement in project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Planner

Ericsson Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2024
  • Assisted project teams in breaking down the project workflow into clearly defined milestones that captured key deliverables, financial agreements, and contractual obligations.
  • Reviewed contractual terms and conditions, translating them into defined deliverables, including scope, schedule, PO issuance, and invoicing/acceptance processes.
  • Collaborated with Customer Project Managers, Project Finance Controllers, and other stakeholders to develop visual workflows, identifying key milestones, cycle times, ownership, and dependencies.
  • Served as the first line of support and SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Sitetracker, the tool of record, and all tool integrations.
  • Served as team lead in the initiative to document and optimize the financial integration between PO (purchase order) and milestone.
  • Monitored and controlled the project plan using governance tools to identify risks, change requests, and other management tasks.
  • Conducted a thorough analysis of potential risks and improvement areas at the program and national levels, providing actionable solutions.
  • Applied knowledge of XLPM and project management best practices to align planning with business objectives, and ensure successful execution.
  • Communicated proactively with project team and other stakeholders to resolve project plan issues.
  • Created training presentations and held weekly and monthly training sessions with the project teams to communicate tool feature releases and review project hygiene.

Project Planner

Plexus Technology Solutions
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supported several customer market teams with creating project templates, sites, and projects, training end-users, and providing subject-matter expertise.
  • Coordinated with off-shore support teams to maintain business-as-usual operations between two construction tools.
  • Led I-9 compliance requirement for Verizon projects, consisting of audit preparation, training, and communication between 3rd party contractors and legal advisors.

Marketer

Costco Wholesale
West Plano
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Prospected and contacted potential clients to offer Costco services and organize special tabling events.
  • Solicited sales for goods and services, and coordinated requests for charitable donations from corporations and small businesses.
  • Represented Costco professionally to ensure positive engagement with prospective business clients.

Membership Assistant

Costco Wholesale
West Plano
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assisted members with a wide range of membership inquiries, maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Promoted Costco Executive Membership and Costco Visa credit cards to new and existing members.

Tutor

Joan Slater Tutoring Services
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed and delivered lesson plans for high school students in both individual and group settings for ACT/SAT preparation.
  • Reviewed and graded writing essays, and provided detailed feedback.

Administrative Assistant

Wright Ginsberg Brusilow P.C.
03.2012 - 08.2014
  • Assisted the accounting department with electronically filing invoices and maintaining the firm's filing system.
  • Managed a project to downsize case files stored offsite, utilizing Excel to organize files for destruction and updating the firm's file management system.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2015

Majored in Agricultural Communications -

Oklahoma State University
12.2011

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Writing & Process Documentation
  • Effective Communication
  • Proactive Mindset
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Salesforce Platforms

Certification

  • Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), 2020
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2023
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2023

Timeline

Senior Project Planner

Ericsson Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2024

Project Planner

Plexus Technology Solutions
04.2017 - 06.2018

Marketer

Costco Wholesale
11.2016 - 04.2017

Membership Assistant

Costco Wholesale
05.2016 - 11.2016

Tutor

Joan Slater Tutoring Services
05.2016 - 08.2016

Administrative Assistant

Wright Ginsberg Brusilow P.C.
03.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - English

Texas A&M University

Majored in Agricultural Communications -

Oklahoma State University

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