Johnitra Barnes
Hanover,MD
Summary
Senior IT Project Manager bringing highly credible technical leadership to direct multi-functional project teams engaged in full system development and implementation in high tech environments. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals engaged in complex projects with budgets up to $4 Million. Solid understanding of project management tools. Project Management Professional and certified in Lean Six Sigma quality management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Business Analyst/Deputy Project Manager
G3 Innovative Solutions
Bowie, MD
12.2022 - Current
- Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
- Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.
Sr. IT Project Manager
GovCIO
Hanover, MD
2021 - 11.2022
- Delivers high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
- Implements change management processes when issues arise to keep project moving forward and adjusts to shifted priorities.
- Oversees budgets for project, tracks expenses and timelines and communicates with key stakeholders on milestones.
- Keeps project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Enhances development and drives continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Cultivates new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Monitors existing contracts for upcoming expiration dates, subsequently coordinating with appropriate channels for contract re-negotiation and possible renewal.
- Identifies needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
IT Project Manager
BYLIGHT
HANOVER, MD
2019 - 2021
- Implemented procedural updates to correct deficiencies and improve operations.
- Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
- Set project goals and schedule with owners and team members.
- Assembled briefs and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Introduced change improvement plans to ensure process alignments with specific goals, methodologies and initiatives throughout management office.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Wrote project documentation, facilitated meetings and managed training initiatives for team
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed.
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments in order to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Gov. Civilian IT Project Manager
United States Air Force
2014 - 2019
- Provided onsite training
- Supported Specialized AF IT Unit in operational improvements and resolution of networking support problems to deliver top-notch customer service
- Planned and executed multi-faceted AF level network installation projects
- Led team of Subject Matter Experts engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
- Led project teams in delivery of optimization projects requiring close cooperation among members to share information and develop solutions to meet broad array of deliverables
- Wrote scopes, requirements
- Wrote agendas and notes and sent out automatic notifications for upcoming meetings
- Documented weekly updates to management on renewal progress, at-risk renewals and renewals forecast
- Oversaw various AF level projects from conceptualization to completion
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Protected USAF reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
Configuration Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
2006 - 2008
- Communicated with customers about progress updates, gathered feedback and worked to resolve specific concerns
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, which improved team collaboration, customer relationships and timelines on each project
- Communicated highly technical concepts using easily understood terminology
- Created, oversaw, and updated policies, information, standards, and guidelines on regular basis.
Information Security Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
2002 - 2008
- Communicated with clients on regular basis to keep abreast of project specifications and milestones and received progress updates
- Kept abreast of regulatory requirements, to include accrediting bodies, federal, state and local requirements and DOD policies
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in Secure Network Communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Forensics
AIU
Schaumburg, ILMaster of Science - IT Project Management
AIU
Schaumburg, ILSkills
- Resource allocation
- Oral and written communication
- Project management
- Cost estimation and budgeting
- Project implementation
- Process improvements
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Team coordination
- Lean Six Sigma
- Resourceful nature
- Performance updates
- Budget coordination
- Managing military programs
- Coordinating projects
Certification
PMP
LSSBB
ITILv3
Microsoft Project 2016
Timeline
Sr. Business Analyst/Deputy Project Manager
G3 Innovative Solutions
12.2022 - Current
Sr. IT Project Manager
GovCIO
2021 - 11.2022
IT Project Manager
BYLIGHT
2019 - 2021
Gov. Civilian IT Project Manager
United States Air Force
2014 - 2019
Configuration Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
2006 - 2008
Information Security Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
2002 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Forensics
AIU
Master of Science - IT Project Management
AIU
PMP
LSSBB
ITILv3
Microsoft Project 2016
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