Chonita Tillmon
Baltimore,MD
Summary
A results-driven project and product manager with 10+ years of experience leading and coordinating project teams. Passionate about delivering quality results and adept at Agile and Waterfall frameworks. Skillful at managing cross-functional teams, and using project management tools to design and coordinate the development of high-quality products and services. Expertise in translating stakeholder needs into effective project deliverables.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Manager
Oasys
11.2023 - Current
- Leads a cross-functional team in planning and building a complex digital platform using Agile methodologies.
- Collaborates closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and developers to meet product goals.
- Uses project management tools to analyze data and refine and prioritize product backlog features.
- Tracks changes to project scope and schedule in Confluence to keep the project accurate and up-to-date.
- Develop product requirements by engaging proactively with stakeholders via interviews, meetings, and surveys.
- Responsible for project coordination, managing product deliverables, and removing project blockers.
Product Owner
Tech Fleet Community DAO
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Co-led cross-functional Agile teams to build complex websites and SaaS products.
- Developed and prioritized product backlog, goals, scope, roadmap, and requirements.
- Prepared reports project documentation and status reports for stakeholders and team partners.
- Guided cross-functional teams in identifying project deliverables and removing project blockers.
- Tracked the progress of projects using Kanban, including milestones, action items, and issues.
- Hosted regular Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Demo sessions.
Analyst
Math ANEX
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Analyzed data for K-12 students to assess how they think about and apply math knowledge.
Project Team Lead
Design for America
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a team of six to ideate, conduct market research, prototype, and test a digital product for people with melanin-rich skin.
- Produced status reports, meeting notes, and action plans to support and guide the team in product development.
- Led the team in capturing stakeholder requirements through brainstorming, surveys, and meetings.
- Assisted with the iteration of project processes and workflow to support the team and achieve project goals.
Program Director
Project Hospitality
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Directed the daily operations of a youth development program for homeless/runaway young adults.
- Managed a team of 7 - 10 Youth Services Workers, a Case Manager, and 1 - 2 Client Stipend Workers.
- Monitored and maintained program and client details such as project budget, goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Assistant Director
Police Athletic League
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed the operations of an after-school and summer academic and recreational program.
- Managed a team of 15, coordinated project activities, and maintained high-quality standards, and alignment.
- Created and managed staff activities, and staff schedules, oversaw lesson plan development, and implementation.
- Responsible for project budgeting, program and financial tracking, and generating program and financial reports.
President
CT Enterprises, LLC
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Provided remote and on-site client-facing management and operational support services to clients.
- Completed client projects according to client-defined scope, budget, timeline, and quality specifications.
Program Analyst
District of Columbia, Department of Employment Services
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained and monitored training grant project plans, schedules, deadlines, expenditures, and milestones.
- Guided project grantees regarding project deliverables and created documentation and project tracking tools.
President and Owner
Synergy HomeCare Capitol City
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Directed the delivery of high-quality, customized home care to seniors and people with disabilities.
- Directed all operational activities including quality assurance, compliance, and staff performance.
Grants Manager and Workforce Analyst
US Department of Labor
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided project and program management support for a portfolio of Department grant projects.
- Collaborated with partners and stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and monitor $100M+ in USDOL projects.
- Utilized project management tracking tools to compile and analyze project activities and financial health.
Project Leader and Senior Program Analyst
KRATOS
08.1997 - 07.2009
- Led a project team to provide client-facing program management support to the US Department of Labor.
- Maintained and monitored grant project plans, schedules, deadlines, expenditures, and milestones.
Education
MA - Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
GSPIA, PABA - Political Science
Chatham College
Skills
- Agile
- Jira
- Collaboration
- Confluence
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- SDLC
- Slack
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
Certification
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
- Master Project Manager, The American Academy of Project Management
Personal Information
Title: Project and Product Manager
Additional Information
Certifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
Master Project Manager, The American Academy of Project Management
Timeline
Product Manager
Oasys
11.2023 - Current
Product Owner
Tech Fleet Community DAO
08.2022 - 11.2023
Project Team Lead
Design for America
06.2022 - 08.2022
Analyst
Math ANEX
02.2022 - 04.2023
Program Director
Project Hospitality
11.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Director
Police Athletic League
11.2016 - 04.2019
President
CT Enterprises, LLC
06.2013 - 11.2016
Program Analyst
District of Columbia, Department of Employment Services
09.2012 - 05.2013
President and Owner
Synergy HomeCare Capitol City
09.2010 - 06.2012
Grants Manager and Workforce Analyst
US Department of Labor
09.2009 - 09.2010
Project Leader and Senior Program Analyst
KRATOS
08.1997 - 07.2009
MA - Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Political Science
Chatham College
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
- Master Project Manager, The American Academy of Project Management
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