Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Elise Johnson

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed many complex engagements worth $100K - $500k with success.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Junior Project Manager

IPKEYS Power Partners
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created and implemented project tracking document to improve resource efficiency by approximately 20%.
  • Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Applied knowledge of industry best practices to improve project management processes.
  • Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Prepared, maintained and distributed project reports to appropriate stakeholders.

Application Analyst II

Willis Knighton Health System, Physician Network
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Standardize templates, documents, and database files used by clinical staff
  • Identified workflow issues and resolved to improve end user efficiency
  • Standardized implementation process for department by creating process for documentation of training, Go-Live, site visits, and support visits.
  • Trained staff on proper use of systems and conducted orientation seminars.
  • Created manuals and published guidelines for proper use of systems.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Documented clients' issues and processes of resolution.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Highland Clinic (Ophthalmology)
05.2008 - 09.2017
  • Documented patient medical history and information utilizing NextGen with commitment to accuracy.
  • Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
  • Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
  • Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.

Education

Bachelor of Applied and Natural Science - Health Information Informatics Management

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
02.2018

Skills

  • Requirements Gathering
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project Planning
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Project Plan Development
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Agile Methodology
  • Waterfall Methodology

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Institute - April 2023

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance
05.2021 - Current

Junior Project Manager

IPKEYS Power Partners
11.2019 - 05.2021

Application Analyst II

Willis Knighton Health System, Physician Network
02.2018 - 11.2019

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Highland Clinic (Ophthalmology)
05.2008 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Applied and Natural Science - Health Information Informatics Management

Louisiana Tech University
Elise Johnson