Project Manager Innovated, experienced & certified professional with proven success as a Project Manager. Strong ability to lead Teams that exceed established goals and expectations. Demonstrated skills in overseeing assignments from concept to completion ensuring their on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery. Expertise with the development and implementation of processes and procedures that improve business efficiencies with a focus on owning an outcome.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Planet Technologies
Germantown, MD
04.2017 - 07.2021
Successfully completed Microsoft based Migration and Remediation efforts from small and big agencies consisting of 50 to over 13,000 employees, with assets totaling over 20,000
Led and managed Technical Teams to Project success by strictly following business objectives, project milestones, and adhering to Statement of Work Budgetary agreements
Mitigated risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data while anticipating and guiding proper change control effectively and according to Government regulations
Defined each Project's Deliverables and identified tools best suited for individual projects
Effectively used agile and waterfall approaches depending on project and client specifics
Created and managed Start-to-Finish Project Plans to ensure success, satisfaction, budgetary constraints and project efficiency using: Project Road-Maps, Communication plans, Project Schedules, Work Streams & Work Breakdown Structures
Effectively manage special projects including application development: Microsoft Power Platform
Actively contributed to on-going development and implementation of shared practices. Notable Clients: Department of Interior, Department of Energy, Department of NASA, Department of Transportation, US Office of Special Counsel, United States Coast Guard, American Battle Monument Commission, Four Winds Casino
Project Manager
Insight Global
Tysons Corner, VA
11.2016 - 04.2017
Contract at Mil Corporation to Small Business Administration, Led teams across broad technical, financial and business disciplines
Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with desired results
Mitigated risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data
Anticipated and managed change effectively in rapidly evolving global business environments
Defined processes and tools best suited to each project
Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules and work breakdown structures
Project Analyst
K Force Solutions, NetCentrics
Herndon, VA
04.2016 - 08.2016
Ensured customer satisfaction by following project stakeholder requirements on Government contracts
Compiled, analyzed, charted, and reported project project portfolio data
Managed risk and analyzed budgetary needs for each individual Government contract acquired
Assessed budget needs based on forecasting of each contract, ensuring each contract’s success while maintaining sustainable overhead by determining wrap rates for the company as a whole
Project Coordinator/Analyst
K Force Solutions
Germantown, MD
06.2015 - 04.2016
Oversaw Team of 10 technicians performing Blackberry upgrades, Office 2013 deployments and Office 365 migrations involving 24,000 total accounts for Citrix-VDI/Workplace image-based clients
Ensured customer satisfaction by following project stakeholder requirements
Compiled, analyzed, charted, and reported project data
Managed risk, improved troubleshooting techniques, created SOPs, and trained and mentored the project team
Led and controlled all project encryption code releases, synchronized fixes and enhancements, and customized individual user devices
Project and Event Management Contractor
QBS
Baltimore, Savannah, MD, GA
01.2008 - 01.2015
Project Management – Baltimore City, MD
Analyzed and completed real property acquisitions for private real estate investors
Managed upgrade and renovation projects on acquired properties and developed methodology for ongoing property management by others
Event Management – Savannah, GA
Collaborated with event management teams to plan and execute for-profit community sports league, charity events, and social events
Supervised projects from idea until completion including management/training, development/support and procedures
Worked with City management to comply to rules and regulations when utilizing Public property
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination
Supervised onsite team of (up too) 50, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
Bar Manager
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Savannah, GA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs