CHRIS LONG
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience at Wells Fargo, excelling in investment banking and IT project management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance, leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant process improvements. Skilled in financial modeling and stakeholder relations, driving impactful change and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager - Financial Services & IT
Wells Fargo
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Lead high-impact financial services and investment banking projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Manage cross-functional teams to streamline banking processes, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate risks
- Oversee IT initiatives within financial departments, ensuring seamless technology integrations with compliance standards
- Develop reporting frameworks for executive leadership, providing data-driven insights on banking operations
- Spearheaded process improvements that enhanced fraud prevention measures and compliance adherence in financial product lines
- Collaborate with investment banking teams to enhance financial modeling and risk management initiatives
- Drive automation projects to improve operational efficiency, reducing manual banking workflows by 25%
Director of Human Resources
Sodalis Senior Living
San Marcos, TX
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed and optimized internal data systems, implementing rigorous reporting protocols and electronic management practices that enhanced accuracy and accessibility of employee records throughout recruitment, onboarding, and severance processes
- Acted as a pivotal resource for workplace conflict resolution and performance management, fostering a culture of collaboration and support that enhanced team dynamics and maintained employee morale
- Achieved a 30% reduction in time-to-hire by streamlining the recruitment process and implementing data-driven selection strategies, leading to more efficient talent acquisition
- Promoted an ethical workplace culture through impactful training programs for management, focusing on the establishment of challenging yet reachable objectives and providing necessary tools for effective employee relations
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS), ensuring its integration with business strategies to drive greater operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
- Led contract negotiations that resulted in advantageous agreements for the organization, balancing company objectives with employee interests to foster a harmonious, productive workplace environment
Senior Project Manager
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Collaborated closely with the Financial Director, Comptroller, and Contract Officer to manage a $3M operations budget, demonstrating strong financial acumen, and fostering a culture of cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
- Oversaw a workforce of over 250 skilled employees, spearheading transformative change initiatives that enhanced team dynamics and significantly improved cross-functional collaboration for optimal performance.
- Directed the implementation of diversity and inclusion best practices, significantly improving workplace culture by establishing targeted recognition programs, and identifying top performers.
- Achieved a 30% increase in employee retention rates within one year by implementing comprehensive reward and recognition programs tailored to individual and team contributions.
- Led initiatives that improved the employee satisfaction survey scores by 40%, reflecting enhanced engagement and a positive workplace culture through effective communication and feedback mechanisms.
Project Manager
United States Army
Fort Bliss (Various Locations), TX
08.2001 - 08.2017
- Directed manpower planning efforts and managed an impressive portfolio of HR projects valued at $70 million, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and resource allocation.
- Achieved a remarkable employee retention rate of 95% by designing and implementing performance management programs, including comprehensive periodic reviews and appraisals, which significantly enhanced departmental operations and employee satisfaction.
- Conducted over 30 independent business reviews that identified critical opportunities for process improvements in standard operating procedures, driving increased efficiency and effectiveness across all HR functions.
- Developed and executed innovative talent management strategies that effectively attracted, developed, and retained high-performing employees, aligning workforce capabilities with the strategic goals of the organization.
- Championed project team oversight and the implementation of meticulously crafted action plans, resulting in the timely and successful completion of various high-impact projects.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Cameron University
Lawton, OK01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01-2011
Skills
- Investment Banking & Financial Services
- IT Project & Program Management
- Regulatory & Compliance Initiatives
- Risk Management & Operational Excellence
- Financial Planning & Budget Oversight
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & Change Management
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relations
- MS Office Suite
- Workday
- SQL
- Tableau
- HRIS
- Percipio
- Financial Modeling & Risk Analysis
- Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- IT Systems Implementation & Automation
- Customer relationship management
- Change management
Websites
Certification
▪ Project Management, Google, October 2021
▪ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Georgia Tech, August 2021
▪ Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, University of South Florida, June 2021
▪ Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, University of Pittsburgh, April 2021
▪ Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations, University of Michigan, April 2021
▪ Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Syracuse University, March 2021
Timeline
Project Manager - Financial Services & IT
Wells Fargo
09.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Sodalis Senior Living
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Project Manager
United States Army
08.2017 - 09.2021
Project Manager
United States Army
08.2001 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Cameron University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
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