Kelly Lawson
Roseville,MN
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong background in project management and continuous improvement. Experienced in leading diverse teams through change management, identifying efficiencies, and driving cost savings. Adept in delivering impactful business results while enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Delivery Manager
Best Buy Corporate
Richfield, MN
03.2024 - Current
- Manage a team of Project Leads to achieve project deliverables, optimize processes, and enhance efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spearheaded the overhaul of team processes and resource allocation, redefining the team's roadmap to drive operational excellence, and strategic alignment.
- Optimized internal and cross-functional processes, reducing resource allocation by 33%, and strategically redistributing workload.
- Executed a strategic plan to implement cross-training initiatives, transforming workflows from category-specific to end-to-end, and reducing project resource needs by 80%.
Manager Design / Project Delivery
Best Buy Corporate
Richfield, MN
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Successfully managed a team through a challenging organizational transition, adeptly pivoting work direction to align with evolving priorities.
- Developed comprehensive process documentation, including flowcharts, user guides, RASCIs, and SOPs, to ensure clarity and consistency across multiple work streams.
- Effectively revised and executed the architectural prototype process, reducing change windows by 33%.
- Cultivated strong cross-functional relationships, resulting in the identification and elimination of tedious, manual, and duplicative tasks.
Manager Architecture Planning
Best Buy Corporate
Richfield, MN
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, ensuring effective tracking of milestones, resource allocation, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Realigned project costing and approval processes and deliverables by establishing clear timelines, RASCIs, and scope.
- Delivered clear, concise project updates and presentations to senior management, influencing decision-making, and ensuring project alignment with organizational strategy.
- Cultivated a collaborative team culture by initiating team charter reviews, and quarterly survey rollouts.
Education
Project Management Training
PMTI
06-2022
Project Management Basics
PMI
04-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement
- Miro
- Workfront
- InDesign/Illustrator
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- PMP
- CAPM
Timeline
Project Delivery Manager
Best Buy Corporate
03.2024 - Current
Manager Design / Project Delivery
Best Buy Corporate
02.2023 - 03.2024
Manager Architecture Planning
Best Buy Corporate
05.2022 - 02.2023
Project Management Training
PMTI
Project Management Basics
PMI
Bachelor of Arts - Design
Iowa State University