Haley Thornton
Oklahoma City
Summary
Accomplished Software Development Project Manager and Scrum Master with a proven track record. I thrive on leadership through communication and collaboration. Skilled in driving projects to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Servant leader that strives to empower individuals while maximizing team velocity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Development Project Manager
Paycom
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed 20-25 cross portfolio software development projects at a time, ensuring communication with stakeholders to meet deployment dates for delivery to clients.
- Implemented innovative tracking systems for monitoring progress on multiple simultaneous projects, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation, implemented department wide.
- Developed detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk assessment for successful project execution.
Scrum Master
Paycom
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners, Software Developers, Software Quality Assurance Analysts, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated as department lead and facilitated daily meetings on curriculum development, program administration, committee management, and provided professional development to teachers district wide.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2014
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Training and mentoring
- Scope management
- Software development life cycle
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic project planning and execution
- Estimation techniques
- Issue tracking and task prioritization
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement
Certification
- Certified Scrum-Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - University of Oklahoma
- US History/OK History/Government/Economics - Oklahoma State Department of Education
Timeline
Software Development Project Manager
Paycom
10.2023 - 02.2025
Scrum Master
Paycom
07.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2023
- Certified Scrum-Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - University of Oklahoma
- US History/OK History/Government/Economics - Oklahoma State Department of Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Central Oklahoma
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