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Julie Bruton

Julie Bruton

Scrum Master
Silver Spring,Maryland

Summary

Team-oriented individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and risk oversight skills. Demonstrative Scrum Master with background communicating effectively with and leading high-performance teams. Considered expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.

Work History

Scrum Master

Transformation Experts
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, daily standup's, sprint reviews,
    and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Planned Agile best practices : problem solving workshop, encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Engaged in mentoring interns for Scrum Training program
  • Transitioned team to Planview-Lean Kit streamlining efficiencies and
    communication Coaching Center of Excellence for Meetup-ACC
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to
    define solutions and drive progress.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create a positive mindset to
    Agile methodologies.
  • Helped create Conferences and Workshops.

Manager/Supervisor of Positive Case Response Teams

DC Office Of The State Superintendent Of Education
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Used Agile and Scrum in performing duties
  • Managed/Supervised three teams of Contact Tracers
  • Trained new team members
  • Trained Points of Contact at the DC Public Charter Schools
  • Facilitated Sprint Planning
  • Facilitated Daily Standup's
  • Facilitated Sprint Retrospectives
  • I was the liaison between DC Public Charter Schools and OSSE and the DC Department of Health

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

NORC At The University Of Chicago
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
  • Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
  • Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.

Private Home Health Aide

Home Health Care
07.2013 - 12.2018
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Associate of Arts - Communications

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Agile Best Practices
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Development Team Trainings
  • Scrum Processes
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Conflict Management
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Lead Teams
  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Kanban
  • Continuous Learning Environment

Timeline

Scrum Master

Transformation Experts
08.2022 - Current

Manager/Supervisor of Positive Case Response Teams

DC Office Of The State Superintendent Of Education
08.2021 - 07.2022

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

NORC At The University Of Chicago
04.2021 - 07.2021

Private Home Health Aide

Home Health Care
07.2013 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Associate of Arts - Communications

College of Southern Nevada

Certification

  • Certified Agile Leadership for Teams - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Agile Leadership Essentials - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Agile Coach - Chicago State University
  • Certified SAFe® 6 Advanced Scrum Master - Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • Certified SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master - Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • Certified Agile Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
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