Julian V. Jones
Beachwood,USA
Summary
Results-oriented, military-trained Project Management Professional with a proven track record of delivering complex lifecycles, and global projects on time, within budget, and scope, and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Leveraging 20 years of military experience in communications (PMOS 0621, 0629, 0699), I bring a strong foundation of strategic planning, change management, and data-driven decision-making. With an MBA in IT PMP and experience with CSM practices, I foster a collaboration approach with effective communication, by building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. I am adept at facilitating Agile ceremonies, risk mitigation, and leading HPTs to impact informed business decisions. My faithful service and adaptability enable me to create a learning environment, leading to successful project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Trainee / Management Analyst – GS-0501-08
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma project at the VA, successfully implementing DMAIC methodology to drive a 27% increase in key revenue metrics and significantly enhance enrollment attendance, directly impacting critical insurance KPIs
- Obtained PMI-ACP
- As a Management Analyst, effectively led and delivered projects, identifying operational inefficiencies, providing strategic recommendations, and ensuring timely lifecycle budget constraints
- Actively participated in stakeholder meetings, facilitating communication and engagement to influence business growth despite construction project creep
- Leveraged Power BI to analyze complex datasets and develop actionable insights, reducing operational costs by 12% through process optimization and improved resource allocation
- Presented findings to executive leadership, driving strategic decisions and contributing to the successful implementation of VA2K initiatives
- Actively volunteered with VA2K, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills by organizing events, and leading HPTs to successful business outcomes
- As a Program Analyst Intern, applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize scheduling processes and improve patient satisfaction surveys
- Internship Graduate, IT PMP MBA
Financial Specialist / Resolution Specialist
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (NA)
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Led a Green Belt initiative at Wells Fargo, leveraging Lean Six Sigma to optimize processes and mitigate risks
- Successfully reduced fraud by 15% and improved financial performance significantly through data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement
- Developed and executed comprehensive training initiatives aimed to enhance technical competencies across the organization, resulting in a 15% increase in employee productivity and a 10% reduction in technical support inquiries as a Resolution specialist
- Collaborated with HPTs to identify and implement process improvements, leading to a 15% increase in first-call resolution rate and reduced operational costs
- Promoted to Resolution Specialist
- Conducted thorough analysis of network traffic to identify and mitigate potential security threats, safeguarding sensitive information preventing data breaches protecting stakeholder assets
- Utilized data analysis and investigative techniques to identify and mitigate potential fraudulent activities, resulting in a 20% reduction in fraudulent losses
- Successfully implemented robust fraud frameworks outlined stakeholder feedback aimed at increasing revenue, reducing costs, improved revenue of essential business outcomes
IT Project Manager / Communications Chief – GS-0901-14 IT Series
United States Marine Corps Assoc., DOD
05.2002 - 04.2017
- Spearheaded the successful deployment of a $10 million global logistics initiative, optimizing resource allocation, streamlining supply chain operations, and reducing operational costs by 16%
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, enhance project visibility, and deliver critical projects on time and within budget
- Leveraged Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to improve HPT productivity, foster a culture of innovation to achieve significant business outcomes
- IT Project Manager, delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget during pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Led IT network services, operation research, and operations and teams excellently, demonstrating proficiency in technical management, strategic planning, project execution, and risk management to ensure the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems
- Utilized Service Now, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and other project management tools to drive programming and application initiatives ensuring optimal project organizational charting and reporting analytics for appropriate forecasting of project lifecycles
- Leveraged technological proficiencies in Cisco Finesse/Cisco Jabber, Microsoft Suite Programs, and various other platforms to enhance project management collaborating with teams to implement optimization strategies and drive productivity for IT operations
- Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS), while assigned to recruiting duty to efficiently manage the recruitment pipeline and generate valuable insights
- Secret Clearance: Managed cryptographic materials and VPN/RDP systems while leading application optimization efforts
- Proficient in operating and maintaining a variety of communication systems, including radios, satellites, and encryption devices
Education
MBA - IT PMP
American Public University
Charles Town, WV04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - PMP
American Public University
Charles Town, WV08-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Data analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Agile metrics tracking
- Agile coaching
- Sprint planning
- Relationship building
Certification
- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Six Sigma Certification (LSSBB)
- Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I/II (PSM I/II) – Scrum.org.
- Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) – Project Management Institute.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certification – Various providers including IASSC and ASQ.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt/Green Belt/Black Belt–Various providers including ASQ and IASSC.
- CompTIA Project+ Certification - CompTIA.
- CompTIA Network+ Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification – CompTIA.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- ITIL Foundation Certification - AXELOS Global Best Practice.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3/v4 Foundation Certificate(ITIL v3/v4 Foundation)-AXELOS Global Best Practice.
Timeline
Student Trainee / Management Analyst – GS-0501-08
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
Financial Specialist / Resolution Specialist
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (NA)
05.2020 - 05.2022
IT Project Manager / Communications Chief – GS-0901-14 IT Series
United States Marine Corps Assoc., DOD
05.2002 - 04.2017
- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- Six Sigma Certification (LSSBB)
- Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master I/II (PSM I/II) – Scrum.org.
- Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) – Project Management Institute.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certification – Various providers including IASSC and ASQ.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt/Green Belt/Black Belt–Various providers including ASQ and IASSC.
- CompTIA Project+ Certification - CompTIA.
- CompTIA Network+ Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification – CompTIA.
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- ITIL Foundation Certification - AXELOS Global Best Practice.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3/v4 Foundation Certificate(ITIL v3/v4 Foundation)-AXELOS Global Best Practice.
MBA - IT PMP
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts - PMP
American Public University
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