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ELHAJ COULIBALY

Powder Springs,US

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.

2+ years of experience in Agile development

Expertise in Scrum methodology

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Experience with project management tools

BA in Business Management

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Coach

Walmart inc
College Park, GA
07.2019 - Current

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  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Evangelized agile as strategic asset of culture and business value, inspiring teams in implementation of new tools and techniques.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects. Managed P&L and increased sales by 10%.

Deputy Program Manager

Equal Justice Initiative
Montgomery, AL
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Developed new analytics tool to allow senior management to understand impact of each project.
  • Participated in daily Scrum meetings to update on project progress.
  • Worked with project owners and end users to prioritize feature development and enhancements based on critical paths and business needs.
  • Delivered results using strong understanding of project management methodology and PMO standards.
  • Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, quality standards are met, and product owner expectations of performance are achieved. Key responsibilities include: Providing expert direction and guidance to subordinates; led daily Scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments;r removed impediments and protected team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.
  • Reviewed work reports and suggested process changes for improved efficiency.

Project Coordinator

Home Depot
Lithia Springs, GA
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Raised profit by10% by setting ambitious sales goals for employees, encouraging sales staff, prioritizing customer service, and resolving customer issues.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.

Owner Operator

Toula Logistics LLC
Powder Spgs, GA
11.2018 - Current
  • Started business on strong foundation by creating and implementing detailed business plan.
  • Owner operator of 26 foot box truck.
    Loaded trucks from warehouse with all deliverable merchandise.
    Delivered merchandise and picked-up shipments from various companies.
  • Collaborated with auditors during DOT and Inspection audit processes by being fully compliant and in line with all requirements
  • Improved revenue, conducting preventative maintenance of equipment and on-hand spare parts inventory.
  • Started route with zero customers and built to profitable route
  • Saved costs, negotiating vendor services to optimize profitability.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Concession Manager

Areas USA Inc.
Miami, FL
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Inventoried concession items and performed price/cost analysis'.
  • Stocked and faced concession items.
  • Analyzed and controlled inventory, working with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts.
  • Increased stand profit by 8%.

TIRE LUBE EXPRESS MANAGER

WALMART INC
WARRENTON , VA
02.2005 - 03.2014

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  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Ramp Service Coordinator

United Airlines
Dulles, VA
07.2001 - 01.2004
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.

Education

Diploma Kanban System-Lean Scheduling - Scrum

Alison
Ireland
08.2023 - Current

Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Master

Alison
Ireland
08.2023 - 08.2023

Project Management Certified - Project Management

Alison
Ireland
12.2015 - 05.2023

Certificate MicroMaster - Supply Chain Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
06.2019 -

Diploma Six Sigma - Supply Chain

Alison
Ireland
02.2018 - 04.2018

BBA - COMMERCE

UNIVERSITY oF BANGOR
BANGOR, UK
01.2005 -

Some College (No Degree) - Management Information Systems

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
12.2001 -

Skills

Proficient in Agile Methodolgy

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Accomplishments

Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of cloud based POS.

Achieved Gift shop setup by introducing NCR software for front check out tasks.

Promoted to Store Coach after 16 months in the Assistant Manager position.

Developed and implemented new loss prevention methods which resulted in an 18% reduction in shrinkage rates

.Awarded Good Year North Atlantic Region “Top 10 Sales Manager of the Year in 2007 as Walmart Tire Lube Express Manager

  • Named “Associate of the Quarter” for exceeding all customer service goals Home depot
  • Awarded 3 Homer Badge during the first 4 months of employment at Home Depot.

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute

Timeline

Diploma Kanban System-Lean Scheduling - Scrum

Alison
08.2023 - Current

Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Master

Alison
08.2023 - 08.2023

Coach

Walmart inc
07.2019 - Current

Certificate MicroMaster - Supply Chain Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
06.2019 -

Owner Operator

Toula Logistics LLC
11.2018 - Current

Project Coordinator

Home Depot
03.2018 - 08.2019

Diploma Six Sigma - Supply Chain

Alison
02.2018 - 04.2018

Deputy Program Manager

Equal Justice Initiative
01.2018 - 03.2019

Project Management Certified - Project Management

Alison
12.2015 - 05.2023

Concession Manager

Areas USA Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2017

TIRE LUBE EXPRESS MANAGER

WALMART INC
02.2005 - 03.2014

BBA - COMMERCE

UNIVERSITY oF BANGOR
01.2005 -

Some College (No Degree) - Management Information Systems

Northern Virginia Community College
12.2001 -

Ramp Service Coordinator

United Airlines
07.2001 - 01.2004
ELHAJ COULIBALY