Brandy Scott
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dynamic Business Operations Analyst with a proven track record at Southern California Edison, excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and customer service. Adept at budget management and fostering team growth, delivering impactful results through effective communication and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Enthusiast and IT Certification Pursuit
01.2022 - Current
- Took a deliberate sabbatical to reevaluate my career path and seek new experiences, with a renewed enthusiasm for returning to the workforce.
- Actively pursuing a range of IT certifications to expand my technical expertise in preparation for my next professional role. Certifications include Certified Scrum Master, CompTIA and CAPM Certification.
- Embarked on a year-long global journey in 2022 to broaden my horizons, enhance cultural understanding, and develop a global perspective. This experience has not only enriched my life but also reinforced my adaptability and open-mindedness, valuable traits that I am eager to bring to my next career challenge.
Business Operations Analysis, Advisor
Southern California Edison
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Led and managed 9 cross-functional projects and 2 programs to align with Distribution Automation annual GRC goals, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer service.
- Successfully redesigned and enhanced three major projects, establishing permanent standards that benefited other departments and teams.
- Played a key role in training and mentoring multiple project support members, significantly contributing to their professional growth and promotion within the organization.
- Maintained clear and consistent communication with a diverse group of stakeholders, effectively simplifying their needs and outlining actionable plans, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success.
- . Continued to support large-scale projects from previous roles, consistently driving change and delivering cost-saving improvements.
Analyst - Program/Project 3
Southern California Edison
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Led a multifaceted team responsible for executing the annual deployment of PCCs to stakeholders, balancing project scope, cost, and PCC schedule.
- Ensured that the PCC Program consistently met unit installation goals and Operating Budget plans.
- Developed and implemented protocols for managing project scope, schedule, and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle, from development and engineering to design, automation planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
- Managed Automation budgets, including employee contractor purchase orders and vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy.
- Established roles and responsibilities for the project team, integrated cost estimation, project controls, resource coordination, scheduling, and subject matter experts from supporting organizations.
- Ensured compliance with controls and procedures, collaborating with various supporting organizations including NetComm IT, Apparatus, Distribution Engineering, and Grid Mod.
- Led cross-functional teams from different business units and contractors.
- Effectively managed project scope, costs, and schedule through decision-making, change control processes, risk management, and implementing project metrics and reporting.
- Prepared presentations for diverse audiences, including employee groups, senior management, and SCE Directors.
- Coordinated across several T&D departments, including System Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and T&D Construction organizations to evaluate impacts on engineering, system planning, and field operations.
- Made critical decisions related to the implementation and execution of the new PCC Program strategy, which had long-term impacts on capital plans and project lifecycle processes.
- Ensured the project team delivered high-quality and cost-effective project management, analytic support services, and technical expertise.
Education
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01.2016
Project Management Professional Cert -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01.2016
Business School Training Cert -
Abundant Living Family Church - Business School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01.2014
M.B.A. -
Chapman University
Orange, California01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Law & Society
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California01.2008
AP Diploma -
Etiwanda High School
Etiwanda, California01.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Change management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability in challenges
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Analytical
- Time management
- Self-Directed
- Leadership
- Research
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, University of La Verne, 01/01/16
- Project Management Professional Cert, University of La Verne, 01/01/16
- Business School Training Cert, Abundant Living Family Church - Business School, 01/01/14
Professional Career Awards
Southern California Edison 'Customer HERO' Award, 12/01/14
Timeline
Travel Enthusiast and IT Certification Pursuit
01.2022 - Current
Business Operations Analysis, Advisor
Southern California Edison
01.2019 - 12.2021
Analyst - Program/Project 3
Southern California Edison
08.2017 - 12.2018
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
University of La Verne
Project Management Professional Cert -
University of La Verne
Business School Training Cert -
Abundant Living Family Church - Business School
M.B.A. -
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Law & Society
UC Santa Barbara
AP Diploma -
Etiwanda High School