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Kenshard Burley, CSM

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Objective Summary: As a Certified Scrum Master, I excel in transformational coaching, empowering teams to achieve their full potential, and supporting product owners in surmounting obstacles. With my expertise in driving agile framework adoption, I have facilitated seamless transitions for numerous teams. Boasting a decade of management experience spanning information technology, audio/visual technology, and operations, I possess a unique blend of technical know-how and leadership capabilities that make me an invaluable asset to any organization looking to embrace agility and innovation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Scrum Master

Ryder
08.2022 - Current
  • Observed and engaged with team members 1 on 1 to identify opportunities to improve agile performance within sprints
  • Coached teams in their use of agile frameworks with weekly scrum bootcamps
  • Built the culture of scrum teams, assisted in the transition from prior waterfall methods
  • Worked alongside agile delivery lead, safety manager, and project manager to complete transition to WebTM and
  • GEOtab tracking software
  • Facilitated daily stand-up calls, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and requirements sessions for deliveries.

Scrum Master

UVS Studios
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Coached teams in Agile practices and provided necessary training to create positive mindset to Agile methodologies.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.

Agile Project Manager

UVS Studios
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw studio producers and engineers over a span of 7 albums
  • Coordinated with graphic designers for each track cover art within client budget and deadlines
  • Led cross-functional creative teams consisting of 15+ members to develop concepts and execute creative projects across social media
  • Mentored team members in agile values, principles, and practices
  • Provided effective collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and coaching to support successful, on-time, high quality delivery of multimedia projects.

Operations Manager

FAU Student Union
09.2013 - 11.2016
  • Ensured quality service for student union clients and guests
  • Oversaw daily building operations, facility management, and event management for a 105,000 sq foot facility
  • Supervised, scheduled, and assisted A staff of over 20 consisting of event services, administration, guest services, and custodial employees
  • Responsible for building security and emergency procedures including monthly safety training
  • Introduced transition from paper event management system to event management software using iPads.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
08.2016

Certificate - Scrum And Agile Training

MansaTek Academy
Dallas, TX
09.2022

CSM - Certified Scrum Master -

ScrumAlliance

Agile Master Training -

Udemy

Fundamentals of Systems Design And Implementation -

Udemy

Transformational Life Coach Certificate -

Transformation Academy

Skills

  • Office 365 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams)
  • Agile Working Software (Miro, Jira, Trello, Kanban)
  • Audio Engineering DAW Software (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Garageband, Audacity, Mixcraft)
  • Audio Visual Software (FinalCut Pro X, iMovie, Quicktime Player)
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Facilitation
  • Mentoring

Timeline

Supply Chain Scrum Master

Ryder
08.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

UVS Studios
11.2018 - 08.2022

Agile Project Manager

UVS Studios
11.2016 - 08.2018

Operations Manager

FAU Student Union
09.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University

Certificate - Scrum And Agile Training

MansaTek Academy

CSM - Certified Scrum Master -

ScrumAlliance

Agile Master Training -

Udemy

Fundamentals of Systems Design And Implementation -

Udemy

Transformational Life Coach Certificate -

Transformation Academy

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