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Egerton Mends

Egerton Mends

Scrum Master
McKinney,TX

Summary

Experienced Scrum Master with proven track record of successfully leading teams in developing high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. Skilled in multiple Agile methodologies, stakeholder management and sprint planning. Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Freelance Scrum Master

Tambai LLC
10.2020 - Current
  • Lead multiple Agile teams in the successful delivery of [product/service] through effective implementation of Scrum practices and methodologies
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure alignment and transparency across teams
  • Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
  • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, define project scope, and manage expectations throughout the development lifecycle
  • Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and adapt plans to ensure timely delivery of milestones and objectives
  • Utilize JIRA or SAFe or similar tools to track sprint progress, manage user stories, and generate reports for stakeholders
  • Implement Agile metrics to measure team performance and identify areas for optimization, resulting in a 50% increase in productivity.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.


Public Safety Officer

Jacob Javits Convention Center
08.2016 - 09.2021
  • Maintain security coverage and visibility within a dedicated area or assigned post
  • Provide outstanding hospitality to clients/guests
  • Monitor building activity for compliance with enforcement of established safety and security policies and procedures
  • Anticipate, identify, prevent or otherwise take appropriate measures to protect against criminal activity or behavior contrary to established building rules or security procedures
  • Assist in the evacuation of the building during fire drills or emergency situations.

House Manager

LSSNY
09.2015 - 10.2016

Secure building and all tenants, staff members, and visitors

  • Conduct vertical as scheduled and requested to ensure security and maintenance of building
  • Perform fire drills and assist in emergency evacuations
  • Encourage tenants to adhere to house rules
  • Greet visitors and answer phones
  • Maintain the log book; write incident reports, track changes with both tenants and the building
  • Maintains outside areas: including, keeping the property safe and clean of debris, and ensuring the area is free of people loitering
  • Ensure the building and tenants are safe during severe weather: this may include shoveling snow, salting the walkways, posting signs of weather conditions, and assisting the social service staff in monitoring tenants.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.

Marketing Account Executive

Brooks
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Manage a portfolio of 4 key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
  • Develop and implement strategic account plans to achieve sales targets and expand market share
  • Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with prospective clients through cold calling, networking, and referrals
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to deliver customized solutions that meet client needs
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and contracts to effectively communicate the value proposition of products and services
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with clients to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive pricing strategies
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Njala University
Sierra Leone
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05.2007

Skills

  • Agile Metrics Tracking
  • Agile Coaching
  • Project Management
  • Sprint Planning
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Scrum Framework Expertise
  • Risk Identification
  • Kanban Knowledge
  • Backlog Grooming
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Retrospective Analysis
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Lean principles
  • Resource Allocation
  • Scrum Methodology

Affiliations

  • Scrum Alliance

Certification

Certified Scrum Master CSM

SAFe Agilist

SCAN Agilist

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Scrum Master

Tambai LLC
10.2020 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Jacob Javits Convention Center
08.2016 - 09.2021

House Manager

LSSNY
09.2015 - 10.2016

Marketing Account Executive

Brooks
03.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Njala University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Suffolk University

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
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