Program Manager / Senior Project Manager with a solid 16+ years of experience, excelling in project organization and problem resolution. Recognized for relationship development skills and effective communication. Consistently achieves project milestones within budgetary guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in project estimation and bidding, and a strong adherence to regulations. Notably skilled in swiftly identifying and resolving issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager/Senior Project Manager
Ideas United LLC
01.2021 - Current
Leverage project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
Identify program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Develop and maintain logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Coach team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improve overall performance.
Enhance project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
Improve program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
Manage project proficiently involving the implementation and customization of SaaS solutions.
Oversee quality assurance and testing activities for SaaS implementations.
Implement Google Analytics tracking codes and tags, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Leadman Assistant - Art Department
Marvel, Sony, Warner Brothers and Lionsgate
01.2015 - 02.2020
Experience in coordinating and overseeing art department activities to meet project deadlines.
Proficient in assisting with set design, construction, and decorating for lm and television productions.
Skilled in managing budgetary constraints and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective art department operations.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with production designers and directors to bring creative visions to life.
Proven track record of supervising and leading a team of art department staff to achieve project objectives.
Experience in researching and sourcing props, materials, and equipment for art department needs.
Knowledgeable in maintaining art department inventory and organizing storage of props and set pieces.
Familiar with industry-standard software and tools for creating visual concepts and designs.
Set Dresser - Art Department
Lionsgate and Warner Brothers
01.2008 - 01.2014
Collaborated with production designers and art directors to bring the vision of the project to life.
Maintained and organized inventory of props and set decorations for efficient use on set.
Provided support during pre-production and post-production phases to ensure smooth workflow.
Worked closely with art department team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Leadman - Art Department
Lifetime, Fox and Sundance
01.2011 - 01.2012
Delivered production and operations reports to management to identify emerging problems and enable targeted solutions.
Reduced material waste, optimizing resource allocation and cutting costs.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and idea-sharing among team members.
Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
Assisted in employee training, boosting their skills and knowledge base for enhanced job performance.
Maintained high levels of worker morale through consistent encouragement leading to better retention rates.
Played a crucial role in meeting project deadlines by effectively managing resources at hand.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget.
Oversaw daily operations leading to reduced errors through proactive monitoring of progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Leadership
Strategic planning
Team management
Project management
Change Management
Stakeholder engagement
Problem-solving
Communication
Risk management
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Various Project Management Software
Life cycle Management
Cost Estimates & Budgets
Certification
PMP Certification - Active since 07/02/21
Currently working on Agile Certified Practitioner Certification
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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