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Jennifer Adkins

Fort Mill,South Carolina

Summary

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Manager Continuous Improvement

ADP
10.2019 - Current
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

Technology Release Management - Project Manager II

ADP
01.2016 - 10.2019
  • Lead matrix organizational project teams, provide oversight and leadership during all project phases to ensure alignment with project deadlines
  • Take ownership for the project process, project deliverables and communication frameworks including administration of project collaboration tools and document repositories
  • Developing and managing the project schedules/plans, cross-functional deliverables, and detailed timelines
  • Identify risks in conjunction with project team, stakeholders and senior management
  • Ensure risk mitigation plans are defined and tracked
  • Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders impacting project

Implementation Project Manager I – III

ADP
08.2011 - 01.2016
  • Manage projects of high complexity in the large employer market
  • Ensure client requirements are clearly communicated, establish and manage project schedule
  • Facilitate Project Kickoff, internal project meetings and ongoing client status meetings and other communications to all stakeholders
  • Monitor and Control project for risks, quality, milestones are being met and client satisfaction
  • Ensure that methodology is aligned with best practices and includes clear standards and templates

HR & Benefits Implementation Consultant I - II

ADP
01.2007 - 08.2011
  • Proven technical and analytical skills necessary to assess and implement client’s Workforce Solution
  • Achieved outstanding results on all stretch assignments
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ADP’s suite of products HR & Benefits, Payroll (PayX & PCPW), Time and Attendance and ADP FSA & COBRA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

University of South Carolina

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Consultative
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Connector
  • Team Building
  • Process Improvement
  • Communication
  • Agile

Professional Designations

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 11/01/13
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR), 06/01/08
  • Life and Health License, South Carolina

Timeline

Sr Manager Continuous Improvement

ADP
10.2019 - Current

Technology Release Management - Project Manager II

ADP
01.2016 - 10.2019

Implementation Project Manager I – III

ADP
08.2011 - 01.2016

HR & Benefits Implementation Consultant I - II

ADP
01.2007 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

University of South Carolina
Jennifer Adkins