Kelly McGuire
NYC Metropolitan Area
Summary
Talented and charismatic Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and communication skills. Highly effective at overseeing multiple projects and clients at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership, goal-oriented planning, and team building.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Freethink Media
10.2022 - Current
- Develop comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Lead cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Direct changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep projects on track.
- Present regular status reports to executive leadership team, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones and flagging risk.
- Adapt quickly to unexpected challenges encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Streamline project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Nurture strong working relationships with stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Spearhead process improvement initiatives and documentation that result in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across departments.
- Optimize resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed, flagging threats of over allocation early.
Senior Product Owner
2U
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Achieved consistent on-time product releases by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks according to business goals.
- Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
- Owned and prioritized the backlog.
- Coordinated with graphic design and media production teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized product performance by conducting thorough analyses of user experience and identifying areas for improvement.
- Boosted client satisfaction through regular engagement while ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Championed best practices in Agile Product Management throughout the development cycle, helping to promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation among colleagues.
- Maintained competitive advantage in the market space by staying current on e-learning trends and incorporating relevant innovations when appropriate.
Product Owner
2U
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products within vertically integrated curricula.
- Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborated with engineering, graphic design, production, and QA teams on product feasibility.
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
- Proactively identified risks associated with project timelines or deliverables, implementing mitigation strategies when necessary.
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Boosted conversational and reading comprehension levels for struggling students through targeted tutoring and personalized lesson plans.
- Identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet needs of each individual student.
- Adapted teaching methods according to each student's unique learning style, leading to improved retention rates and higher test scores.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students with diverse backgrounds through the incorporation of global literature and multimedia resources.
Account Executive
Marine Corps Community Services
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Specialized in branding and cross-media marketing.
- Ensured alignment of marketing goals with strategies and budget.
- Collaborated with writers, editors, and graphic designers to ensure successful print and distribution of weekly, monthly, and annual publications.
- Proofed and approved all print, online, and broadcast marketing materials.
- Drafted press releases.
- Managed the daily output of social media content.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Okinawa Christian Education Center
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Collaborated closely with native Japanese teachers to co-create and implement curriculum.
- Prepared and administered monthly aptitude tests.
- Analyzed results and implemented changes to align curriculum goals with learning objectives.
English as a Second Language Teacher
English Teachers In Okinawa
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed, delivered, and adapted English lessons in one-on-one and group settings.
- Worked collaboratively with local learning centers to tailor English lessons to adult learners and working medical and hospitality professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Siena College
Loudonville, NYSkills
- Project Management
- Agile Methodology, Scrum
- Excellent Cross-Functional Communication
- Upward Management
- Scope Management
- Team Leadership
- Resource Allocation
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Change Management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Freethink Media
10.2022 - Current
Senior Product Owner
2U
04.2022 - 10.2022
Product Owner
2U
03.2019 - 04.2022
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
06.2015 - 09.2020
Account Executive
Marine Corps Community Services
03.2014 - 04.2015
English as a Second Language Teacher
Okinawa Christian Education Center
09.2012 - 03.2014
English as a Second Language Teacher
English Teachers In Okinawa
08.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Siena College
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