Kathleen Patti
Prescott,AZ
Summary
Experienced Project Consultant with 15 years of expertise with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, hardworking, and skilled at overseeing diverse projects across high-performance teams. Well-versed in business operations and information technology planning and deployment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSP Program Consultant
PONTOON SOLUTIONS
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Partnered with fintech client to oversee and manage all requisition implementation activities using VMS technology, ensuring optimal, cost-effective, and timely retention of various technical and professional contractor sources
- Supported MSP Operations to meet or exceed financial and procurement objectives, while fully complying with all client policies and procedures
- Assisted in delivering accurate and timely daily, monthly, and quarterly performance analyses
- Managed all phases of the client requisition process, promoting a fair and competitive environment, and ensuring strict adherence to program process compliance
- Maintained a proactive and positive strategic relationship with vendors and client end-users through regular communication and in-person meetings and communicating procedural changes in the program
- Handled administrative tasks within the requisition process, including vendor compliance, running VMS reports, collecting requisition, and sourcing information, initiating onboarding processes, sending timely correspondence to suppliers and client hiring managers, and providing updates for pre-identified Visa candidates.
Portfolio Project Administrator, Contract
FIS GLOBAL
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with 50 portfolio and project managers on deliverables, including status reports, communications, strategy status decks, schedules, resource plans, and tracking of opportunities, risks, and issues
- Participated in portfolio, stakeholder, and project / program meetings, ensuring that meeting notes and action plans were meticulously documented and disseminated
- Created and implemented new reports and templates for the team and other portfolio managers involved in horizontal campaigns
- Developed strategy decks for team opportunities / projects and conducted financial analyses for actuals versus forecasts
- Executed independently on special projects and managed the onboarding of contractors as needed
- Conducted research and compiled data requests for sub-consultants joining the strategic organization
- Engaged in discussions and attended meetings with horizontal PCOs to provide updates on the status of all projects.
IT Project Assistant
BROOKS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Led the preparation and coordination of IT projects, engaging in project management discussions with executive-level management and collaborating with other hospital departments and entities
- Played key role in coordinating with the COVID-19 redeployment clinical team, managing scheduling of visitors, facilitating tele-visits for patients and their families, and overseeing the training program once live visits were allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
- Provided comprehensive support to executives and managerial teams by overseeing daily operations, including project scheduling, conducting quarterly compliance updates from hospital executives and division leaders
- Developed and delivered presentations for the hospital and its affiliated entities for high-level meetings attended by upper management and board members
- Managed the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) within IT applications team, outlined the scope of work, and organized and participated in vendor interviews to ensure alignment with objectives and requirements.
Executive Assistant to President, Remote Position
VANDEGRIFT, INC.
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided remote assistance to the President in compiling and summarizing reports for a customs brokerage firm, ensuring accurate and concise presentation of key information
- Collected, analyzed, converted, and disseminated weekly project time reports using a project platform, delivering critical insights to upper management across the organization
- Conducted thorough research and developed comprehensive travel and expense policies tailored to the company's needs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and cost-effective practices
- Served as the primary travel coordinator and liaison for hospitality vendors, managing travel arrangements and accommodations for over 500 employees nationwide, fostering efficient and seamless travel experiences.
Business Operations QA Project Analyst, Contract Position
FIS GLOBAL
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Conducted data analysis within the Business FOS Operations division, conducting quality assurance testing of client financial applications
- Consistently engaged in beta testing and live environment analysis to produce print center testing.
- Facilitated effective problem-solving sessions, leading to timely resolution of issues impacting project success.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback that contributed to their professional growth.
IT Data Logistic Coordinator | IT Project Assistant
DLA PIPER LLP US
12.2004 - 04.2014
- Orchestrated IT initiatives, collaborating with various divisions to implement procedures and protocols for national employees to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Managed contract documentation and vendor relations post-merger, enhancing accountability and optimizing workflows for top-level management by streamlining pre-merger contracts
- Led IT project management, achieving a 30% reduction in project budgets through vendor negotiation while ensuring project continuity and enhancement
- Spearheaded logistical planning for firm-wide IT rollouts and maintenance, negotiating complex vendor contracts and travel arrangements and attending national conferences to stay abreast of industry trends and foster professional relationships
- Oversaw daily operations of the IT division, including scheduling, training, expense reporting, and presentations, maintaining operational excellence.
Senior Project Coordinator, Environmental Planning Division
KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Served as the Senior Project Coordinator overseeing the federally funded Magnetic Levitation Train (MAGLEV) project
- Prepared comprehensive Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) in collaboration with the project team, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
- Functioned as a direct liaison to subcontractors, team members, stakeholders, and federal / state agencies involved in the MAGLEV project, promoting effective communication and coordination
- Managed the scheduling of meetings, prepared detailed correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports, and utilized project management applications to optimize processes
- Presented project updates at stakeholder meetings, public forums, and gatherings of private entities, advocating for the project's interests, and addressing environmental and engineering concerns
- Conducted analyses of environmental issues and maintained project documentation, including site inspections along potential MAGLEV routes to evaluate environmental impacts.
Education
Business Administration | Project Management -
Strayer University
Owings Mills, MDSkills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Strategic / Agile Project Coordination / Program Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Leading
- Negotiations
- Procurement
- Outsourcing and Vendor Service Management
- Cost Management
- Training
- Client / Partner / Stakeholder Engagement
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Resource Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Multi-tasking
- Financial Documentation and Reporting
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Advanced Technology Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- IT Contracts / Scopes of Work
- Global Vendor Management Systems
- IT Software and Resource Services
- Microsoft 365
- Virtual Meeting Applications
- MS Project / Other Project Web-Based Platforms
- SharePoint
- Content Manager Editor
- Project Implementation Training of End Users
- Tier III Remedy
- Various Software Technology Platforms / Projects
- SAP ERP
- Data Analytics
- Contract, Compliance, Procurement Systems
- Travel / Financial / Billing / Records / Docketing Platforms
- Requirement Assessments
- Troubleshooting
- Risk Identification / Mitigation
- Compliance
- Analytics
- Metrics
- Legal / Regulatory Guidelines
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Pontoon Solutions Learning, 2022
Professional Development
PMP-CAPM Candidate, 06/2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MSP Program Consultant
PONTOON SOLUTIONS
02.2022 - 04.2024
Portfolio Project Administrator, Contract
FIS GLOBAL
09.2020 - 02.2022
IT Project Assistant
BROOKS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 12.2020
Executive Assistant to President, Remote Position
VANDEGRIFT, INC.
10.2017 - 05.2018
Business Operations QA Project Analyst, Contract Position
FIS GLOBAL
11.2014 - 03.2017
IT Data Logistic Coordinator | IT Project Assistant
DLA PIPER LLP US
12.2004 - 04.2014
Senior Project Coordinator, Environmental Planning Division
KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
07.2001 - 06.2003
Business Administration | Project Management -
Strayer University
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Pontoon Solutions Learning, 2022
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