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Kayla Adams

San Antonio

Summary

Experienced project manager with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in team coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management tools. Strong organizational and communication skills with a passion for planning and executing projects to achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager)

T&T Consulting Services, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed the completion of 8 IT projects on-time and within budget, exceeding expectations and client satisfaction
  • Managed the development of IT project plans, including project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables
  • Coordinated with Physical Security to ensure security measures were met in all telecommunications rooms across the Southwest Regional Network Enterprise Center.
  • Reviewed IT programs for the 5 phases of projects management: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/ monitoring, and project closure
  • Ensured sound technical architecture was incorporated into projects by collaborating with technical architects, electrical engineers, contracting officers, and EPMO processes.
  • Deployed Jira, Microsoft Project, and Monday.com, increasing overall project transparency and stakeholder communication by 50%.

Project Manager

Department of Defense (ARNORTH)
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Created and managed comprehensive project plans by clarifying tasks and the proper sequence needed to complete the project's scope
  • Led the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) training, which collaborated with the ARMY and FEMA to guarantee that First Sergeants and Commanders from different units were prepared for a natural disaster deployment.
  • Consistently delivered projects up to 12% below the budget using Agile methodologies
  • Reviewed and approve all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, financial reports, change activity and updated the plans regularly throughout lifecycle of the project
  • Measured performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand customer requirements' providing independent perspectives and strategic advice to achieve network and technology driven goals
  • Communicated progress and roadblocks to stakeholders, including executive management, and made recommendations to remove roadblocks to on-time and on-budget delivery of project.

Contract Specialist

Department Of Defense Regiment Training Institute
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline the contract negotiation process
  • Ensured effective communication between stakeholders and vendors throughout the contracting process
  • Managed the preparation and negotiation of contractual documents
  • Created new accounts for contractors for the Government Purchase Card Program using Treasury Management products
  • Negotiated complex contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain the best terms and conditions.

Healthcare Project Manager

Department of Defense (MEPS)
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed a team of healthcare professionals and IT specialists to ensure timely completions of project milestones and deliverables
  • Helped maintain over 2,100 medical records
  • Utilized project management tools, such as Jira, to track and manage project tasks and milestones
  • Led the successful implementation of a new electronic health records systems, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of patient data management
  • Created a comprehensive timetable to monitor new recruits' vision and audio testing throughout all military branches
  • Developed and monitored project budgets, contracts, and schedules resulting in an overall cost reduction of 15%.

Education

Masters of Public Health Management -

Keller School of Management
01.2020

Bachelors of Fine Arts -

Jackson State University
12.2017

Skills

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Planning And Monitoring
  • Risk and Cost Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma (White Belt)

Timeline

IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager)

T&T Consulting Services, Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Department of Defense (ARNORTH)
01.2021 - 02.2023

Contract Specialist

Department Of Defense Regiment Training Institute
10.2019 - 01.2021

Healthcare Project Manager

Department of Defense (MEPS)
03.2018 - 09.2019

Masters of Public Health Management -

Keller School of Management

Bachelors of Fine Arts -

Jackson State University

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