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Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald

Richfield,MN

Summary

Dynamic Associate Project Manager and Field Deployment Manager at Best Buy Inc, adept in project planning and management, and exceptional in fostering stakeholder relationships. Spearheaded deployment strategies, reducing project completion times significantly. Excelled in risk management and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution and compliance with industry standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Project Manager

Best Buy Inc
06.2012 - 03.2024
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, team members, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative working environment.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential obstacles in the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions between phases.
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts within the organization by contributing ideas for process enhancements based on lessons learned from previous projects.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully achieve project milestones and objectives.
  • Managed change requests effectively by assessing impacts on scope, timeline, budget, or resources before incorporating changes into existing plans or schedules.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish clear goals for successful execution.
  • Reduced project completion time by implementing effective task prioritization and resource allocation strategies.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Field Deployment Manager

Best Buy Inc
02.2008 - 06.2012
  • Played a critical role in achieving company-wide compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements by ensuring all deployments adhered to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing systems, minimizing disruption to users during rollouts.
  • Implemented successful deployment strategies for large-scale software releases, ensuring smooth transitions across departments.
  • Oversaw risk mitigation strategies during high-stakes deployments, minimizing potential negative impacts on mission-critical systems and end users alike.
  • Coordinated communication efforts between all affected parties during complex deployments, ensuring clear expectations were set and met at every stage of the process.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

Inver Hills CC
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Skills

  • Project monitoring
  • Schedule coordination
  • Project planning and management
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Scope Management
  • Risk Management
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Project Planning

Timeline

Associate Project Manager

Best Buy Inc
06.2012 - 03.2024

Field Deployment Manager

Best Buy Inc
02.2008 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

Inver Hills CC

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