CHRISTINA WALKER
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Dynamic project manager with exceptional written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills, adept at leading multi-million dollar initiatives. Certified in Yellow Belt and Change Management, with a proven track record in process mapping and implementation that drives organizational efficiency and enhances project completion rates by an average of 25%. Expertise in negotiating with executive leadership to champion new projects and process improvements, combined with strong analytical abilities that transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing business outcomes. Over a decade of experience with Adobe Software Suite and a successful history of implementing online marketing strategies that consistently increase sales by 10% annually.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Project Manager
AbbVie
04.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for multiple initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives and expectations.
- Mentored junior project managers, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service levels.
- Optimized project efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and monitoring progress through regular stand-up meetings.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Merchandising Project Manager
CDW
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Initiated corporate website merchandising from the ground up and developed a comprehensive plan for implementation
- Managed the merchandising of company website utilizing Google and Adobe Analytics to enhance product positioning by understanding key performance metrics
- Used Adobe Experience Manager to build specific marketing campaign advertisements
- Focused on Attribute Editor to correctly display key product details
- Implemented and managed a new company website internal search engine called Fusion, focusing on strategic company vision plans, resulting in an increase of 15% lift in sales and improved levels of customer satisfaction by 25%
- Developed and implemented a brand-new product information management system, replacing Attribute Editor, reducing overhead costs by 20%
- Trained product managers on how to disseminate product information to the website marketing team in order to enhance the product catalogue within the company website
Adobe Experience Project Manager
CDW
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Relayed content to HTML developers for optimal website development
- Managed a $3 million dollar IT resource allocation and implementation budget, allowing new products to reach the end user 20% sooner than historical product launches
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to execute successful website development projects
- Directed project teams to ensure website development projects were completed on time, within budget and met or exceeded established marketing objectives
- Ensured performance stability of newly implemented projects to safeguard website integrity
Ecommerce Quality Assurance Analyst
CDW
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed quality assurance in post development phase of new website implementations
- Implemented new marketing strategies, including research & design through targeted focus groups from our customer base and coordinated feedback provided with software developers
- Analyzed raw HTML code to ensure performance functionality on the company website
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure product quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects in software applications.
Ecommerce Specialist
CDW
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed and executed marketing plans with business partners to ensure their brands were being appropriately represented
- Developed content strategies to promote the priority features and benefits of our business partners products to maximize sales
- Ensured business partner budgets were managed and implemented in a fiscally responsible manner to guarantee every dollar was being utilized to promote partner products
Rotational Development Program: Merchandising Program Manager/Web Content Editor
CDW
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Selected as one of three employees out of 300 employees that interviewed for a new program that provided current employees with the opportunity to work in a different functional position
- Merchandised for 25+ different customer catalogs to maximize space and promote priority product allocation for business partners
- Self-learned HTML code to make effective website content and promotion display ads
Marketing Print Buyer
CDW
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Managed and secured product delivery for a $10 million dollar print and promotional budget through thoughtful costing, budget management and product quality assurances
- Implemented a company-wide sales ordering tool for print and promotional items for customer incentives and marketing materials
- Managed supplier selection process to ensure company diversity and inclusion standards were met
- Increased supplier satisfaction scores by 30%
- Negotiated a reduction in costing for storage by 40%
- Traveled to off-site suppliers to ensure supplied print and promotional products were satisfactory for disbursement to customers
- Developed an inventory control process for promotional items stored and distributed at an off-site supplier
Marketing Production Assistant
CDW
01.2001 - 01.2005
Human Resources Assistant
CDW
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
High School Graduation -
Ombudsman High School
Zion, IL06.1996
Skills
- Project execution
- Agile methodologies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Contract negotiation
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Contract Project Manager
AbbVie
04.2022 - Current
Merchandising Project Manager
CDW
01.2019 - 01.2020
Adobe Experience Project Manager
CDW
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ecommerce Quality Assurance Analyst
CDW
01.2017 - 01.2018
Ecommerce Specialist
CDW
01.2015 - 01.2017
Rotational Development Program: Merchandising Program Manager/Web Content Editor
CDW
01.2014 - 01.2015
Marketing Print Buyer
CDW
01.2005 - 01.2014
Marketing Production Assistant
CDW
01.2001 - 01.2005
Human Resources Assistant
CDW
01.1998 - 01.2001
High School Graduation -
Ombudsman High School