Strong leader specializing in project management and skilled at planning, team development, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager II
Walmart
05.2022 - Current
Manage large-scale projects by developing proposals and recommendations for senior leadership followed up by data updates include data driven insights and recommendations.
Lead a high performing team, to include a project managers, finance associate and a tech associate.
Identify and implement efficient ways of working to increase team member productivity and capacity.
Create and review data to track KPI's and provide project recommendations to continually improve project.
Maintained positive internal customer relations by addressing problems and implementing successful corrective actions.
Establish and track team priorities, milestones, and performance while providing timely feedback.
Create project charters with milestones for cross-functional teams.
Sr. Manager - Technical Program Manager
Walmart
04.2019 - 05.2021
Worked closely with business partners to better understand product features and appropriately prioritize feature releases.
Managed business partners to create and prioritize the feature releases.
Tracked milestones and reported progress to leadership and business partners.
Performed risk management and quality control testing prior to each feature rollout.
Planned and managed all technical project workstreams within scope.
Developed and implemented training materials to upskill merchants on new capabilities.
Oversaw engineers capacity planning and prioritization to complete technical assignments.
Guided project teams, delegated tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Sr. Project Manager - Agile Coach
Walmart
10.2014 - 04.2019
Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
Created project plans, monitored progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
Directed changes to project scope and implemented appropriate change management processes.
Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and leadership.
Partnered with project team members to identify and address problems while providing direct feedback.
Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Developed 12 direct reports into Agile Coaches, who supported 12 different product teams.
Established and managed change management processes to complete successful project transitions.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to leadership.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Replenishment
Walmart
01.2013 - 10.2014
Effectively managed a $500M highly seasonal category.
Used computer tracking systems to replenish products based on sales trends.
Ensured warehouse and store inventory was stocked, to ensure stores did not miss sales due to out of stock items.
Collaborated with merchants and planners on current on inventory levels, and provided recommendations based on historical trends.
Reported daily, quarterly, and annual sales based on projections.
Sergeant - Air Traffic Control
United States Marine Corps
07.2007 - 07.2012
Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging [Number] flights per day.
Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting safe and timely outcomes.
Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield, flight line, and aerial refueling.
Reviewed requests for activities impacting National Air Space (NAS), as well as combat airspace in Iraq.
Collaborated with other leadership to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
Participated in emergency simulations and drills that track aircraft movements to increase combat readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business - Organizational Management
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-Functional Communication
Talent Development
Reporting Oversight
Budget Oversight
Resource Allocation
Strategic Planning
Documentation and Reporting
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
Timeline
Sr. Manager II
Walmart
05.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager - Technical Program Manager
Walmart
04.2019 - 05.2021
Sr. Project Manager - Agile Coach
Walmart
10.2014 - 04.2019
Replenishment
Walmart
01.2013 - 10.2014
Sergeant - Air Traffic Control
United States Marine Corps
07.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business - Organizational Management