Creative Senior Program Manager with exceptional background in technology industry. Proven success building and motivating high performing teams to develop and implement strategic and successful programs. Demonstrated leadership and proven talent for making clear, concise, and engaging presentations to colleagues, partners and clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Program Manager
Splunk
11.2017 - Current
Engage with partners, field leaders and stakeholder groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
Oversee global program development and partner relationships.
Deliver clear presentations during meetings, conferences, and webinars with partners and colleagues, using effective public speaking skills.
Propose development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
Meet tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
Identify system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
Collaborate with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
Devise tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
Executive Director
State Board of Education Texas Education Agency
01.2016 - 11.2017
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Built relationships with educators, government officials and other organizations to secure support for organization.
Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct departmental focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Advocated for organization mission to raise awareness and support.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Senior Test Development Manager
Pearson
01.2011 - 10.2015
Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple assessment programs.
Managed 4 individual programs simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase client satisfaction and team productivity.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Conducted training sessions and organized writing and analysis sessions for educators.
Program Specialist
Texas Education Agency And Safe Schools Grant
01.2009 - 01.2011
Developed, coordinated and administered assessment and social emotional learning programs.
Applied market research to design up-to-date programs.
Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
Educator, Secondary Science and Mathematics
Various School Districts In Texas
08.2000 - 05.2009
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.