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Connie Bailey

Normal,IL

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager and Lead

Caterpillar, Inc
10.1998 - 07.2015
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor Of Business - Business Management

Univeristy of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05.2007

Timeline

Project Manager and Lead

Caterpillar, Inc
10.1998 - 07.2015

Bachelor Of Business - Business Management

Univeristy of Phoenix
Connie Bailey