Charise Taylor
Senior Project Manager
Crete,IL
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 21 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Agent
Symmetry Finance
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
NTT DATA
Chicago
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Achieved cost control objectives and clarified service parameters through clear statements of work and project classification systems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
Senior Project Manager
Xentris Wireless
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walkthroughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Achieved cost control objectives and clarified service parameters through clear statements of work and project classification systems.
Senior Project Manager
Enova
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Achieved cost control objectives and clarified service parameters through clear statements of work and project classification systems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walkthroughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
Project Manager
AT&T
01.2004 - 04.2012
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Junior Project Manager
AT&T
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Contributed to estimating and presenting project costs before project kick-off to set expectations, promote accountability and maintain sustainable profit margins.
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Liaised with internal organization, clients and suppliers, and maintained open communication lines on project phases.
- Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
- Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
- Devised and prepared back-up plans for high-risk project phases staged for implementation on short notice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 11.2021 - Current
Skills
Project Scheduling
Cost Control
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Google Workspace
Time Management
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Business process re-engineering
Contract Management
Change Control Processes
Logistics Management
Project lifecycle management
Organization and Time Management
Database management software
Additional Information
- Real estate Brokers license Illinois Illinois Life Producer license www.linkedin.com/in/charise-taylor-18187314a www.linkedin.com/in/charise-taylor-18187314a www.linkedin.com/in/charise-taylor-18187314a
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
11.2021 - Current
Life Insurance Agent
Symmetry Finance
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
NTT DATA
12.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Project Manager
Xentris Wireless
10.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Project Manager
Enova
01.2012 - 04.2017
Project Manager
AT&T
01.2004 - 04.2012
Junior Project Manager
AT&T
08.2003 - 01.2004