A self-starter installing applications onsite and from remote locations. A technology-driven Implementation Specialist known to have a high level of patience and for providing exemplary service and assistance to clients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Quality Control Advisor/Implementation Specialist
Elevance
ATLANTA, Georgia
02.2016 - Current
Lead the implementation of software solutions for clients, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and project managers, to analyze client needs and design effective implementation strategies.
Managed the relationship with peers in IT and business for system(s) supported. Leads and coordinates all testing within a system area. Plays a leadership role in the design, development, and implementation of testing components.
Defined appropriate testing methods to employ to ensure the developed product conforms to requirements and design.
Reviews/Approves all project-related test assets for completeness and quality.
Ensures all applicable SDLC and testing processes are followed.
Manages both onshore and offshore test execution resources for projects under test.
Collaborated with analysts to analyze client feedback and optimize implementation processes.
HR Consultant
Citi Trends
Savannah, GA
03.2012 - 04.2016
Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
Consulted with hiring managers to further understand business requirements and inform pipeline development.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Assessed monthly reports to review client activity and identify opportunities.
Diminished workflow downtime, troubleshooting client human resources software systems to optimize production support.
Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
Translation Project Manager
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
01.1997 - 01.2012
Cultivated strong customer relations and developed effective customer service standards.
Created and directed robust training and mentoring strategies.
Ordered and disbursed coin and currency to keep vault balanced and supply branches, banks and customers.
Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Diminished workflow downtime, troubleshooting client human resources software systems to optimize production support.
Investigated department processes and facilitated company becoming ISO9000-qualified.
Education
Certified ScrumMaster - Agile Framework
Scrum Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
06.2017
Master of Science - Emergency Management & Criminal Justice
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
America Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA
07.2005
Health Level 7 (HL7) Fundamentals Certification - Health Level 7 (HL7) Fundamentals
HL7 International
Remote
Skills
Quality Standards Determination
Quality Assurance Experience
Data Analysis
Trend Analysis
Project Management
Knowledge of Auditing Systems
Process Analysis
Written and Verbal Communication
Human Resource Management
Test Procedure Documentation
Defect Tracking and Reporting
Time Management and Prioritization
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Additional Information
Software:
Microsoft 2019 Pro, Microsoft Office Suite 2010, MS Outlook 2010, MS Infopath 2010 & 2007, MS Sharepoint 2010 & 2007(MOSS), MS Visio 2010, Adobe Contribute (Web publishing software), Lotus Notes 8.5, Deal Interactive 5.0
Project Management Tools; Clarity 8.0, MS Project Professional 2010, Jira, Agile, ServiceNOW, SharePoint, Trello
IS-700 National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
Teleconferencing; WebEx, MS Teams, GoToMeeting, Google Meet, Skype, Zoom
Operating Systems; Windows 2007/WIN 8-10, MAC OSMicrosoft 2019 Pro, Microsoft Office Suite 2010, MS Outlook 2010, MS Infopath 2010 & 2007, MS Sharepoint 2010 & 2007(MOSS), MS Visio 2010, Adobe Contribute (Web publishing software), Lotus Notes 8.5, Deal Interactive 5.0
Timeline
IT Quality Control Advisor/Implementation Specialist
Elevance
02.2016 - Current
HR Consultant
Citi Trends
03.2012 - 04.2016
Translation Project Manager
Home Depot
01.1997 - 01.2012
Certified ScrumMaster - Agile Framework
Scrum Alliance
Master of Science - Emergency Management & Criminal Justice
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
America Intercontinental University
Health Level 7 (HL7) Fundamentals Certification - Health Level 7 (HL7) Fundamentals