Kimberly Reese, MPA, PMP
Austin,Texas
Summary
Highly organized professional with extensive experience in project management, driving initiatives to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results. Renowned for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless project execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager- Source-to-Settle M&A Integrations
Oracle
08.2022 - Current
- Drive and implement procurement change management plans for mergers and acquisitions.
- Develop stakeholder communications relevant to change initiatives.
- Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure project alignment and consistent messaging.
- Assess project issues and develop resolutions to align with Oracle procurement standards.
- Conduct trainings and develop training materials.
- Present regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Maintain schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Provide website support for the Source-to-Settle Division.
- Manage the Supplier Diversity/ Supplier Inclusion Program.
Senior Project Manager
City of Cedar Park
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided Project Management for a variety of large municipal capital projects.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Developed and managed project budgets.
- Planned and prepared project contract documents and specification packages.
- Ensured project compliance with applicable purchasing State statues, City policy, and other regulations and mandates.
- Managed the hiring and performance of consultants associated with a variety of projects including designers, contractors, inspectors, and materials testing firms.
Project Manager
City of Cedar Park
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Provided Project Management for a variety of municipal capital projects.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Developed and managed project budgets.
- Planned and prepared project contract documents and specification packages.
- Ensured project compliance with applicable purchasing State statues, City policy, and other regulations and mandates.
- Managed the hiring and performance of consultants associated with a variety of projects including designers, contractors, inspectors, and materials testing firms.
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Cedar Park
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided complex high level management support to executives in the City Manager’s Office including working closely with upper level managers and department directors to compose recommendations related to policy and process changes for City Manager review.
- Created and monitor the progress of the City Manager’s Office budget.
- Managed a variety of special projects.
- Conducted benchmarking analyses and research.
- Served as a liaison to the City’s Parks, Arts and Community Enrichment (PACE) Advisory Board.
- Frequent interact with, and made presentations to, members of senior management and elected officials.
Budget & Grants Coordinator
City of Cedar Park
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Researched, recommended, wrote, managed and closed out grants awarded to the City of Cedar Park.
- Assisted with the creation of the City’s annual operating and capital improvement budgets and with the management of departmental budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Served as the Art Staff Liaison to the City’s Parks, Arts and Community Enrichment (PACE) Board.
Management Intern
City of Cedar Park
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed analytical, administrative and managerial work in support of City government.
- Conducted research related to municipal issues.
- Presented to City Council and City boards/commissions.
- Provided departmental budgeting and project management support.
Program Management Intern
Pet Prevent A Litter (PALS) of Central Texas
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Secured corporate sponsorships.
- Wrote and submitted grant applications.
- Drafted and edited the organization’s e-newsletters.
- Coordinated fundraisers and special events.
Community Engagement Intern
City of Austin Public Information Office
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Organized and facilitated public meetings.
- Coordinated and moderated online forums to effectively capture meaningful input from citizens.
- Researched city issues.
Administrative Assistant
Plains Exploration & Production Company
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Generated weekly well reports.
- Managed departmental calendars.
- Managed office supply stock and arranged catering orders.
- Created GIS maps for use throughout the engineering and land departments.
Human Resources Intern
Student & Auxiliary Services
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Assisted the Human Resources Manager by meeting and corresponding with various department heads to draft job descriptions for positions in multiple departments.
- Completed a salary survey.
- Assisted the HR manager with interviewing potential new hires.
- Completed general office tasks.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Texas State University
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Sociology with Honors
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri05.2009
Skills
- Project planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Documentation management
- Multi-project management
- Project goals and milestones
- Cross-functional coordination
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Time management
- Ability to see the big picture while remaining detail oriented
- Computer competencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Confluence, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro
Affiliations
- UMACT-Urban Management Assistants of Central Texas, Spring 2015-Summer 2017
- Position Held: Secretary/Treasurer
Certification
- PMP Certification, Project Management Institute
Timeline
Senior Project Manager- Source-to-Settle M&A Integrations
Oracle
08.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
City of Cedar Park
11.2021 - 07.2022
Project Manager
City of Cedar Park
07.2017 - 11.2021
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Cedar Park
03.2016 - 07.2017
Budget & Grants Coordinator
City of Cedar Park
09.2013 - 03.2016
Management Intern
City of Cedar Park
01.2012 - 09.2013
Program Management Intern
Pet Prevent A Litter (PALS) of Central Texas
06.2011 - 10.2011
Community Engagement Intern
City of Austin Public Information Office
01.2011 - 05.2011
Administrative Assistant
Plains Exploration & Production Company
12.2009 - 01.2011
Human Resources Intern
Student & Auxiliary Services
01.2009 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Sociology with Honors
University of Missouri
Master of Public Administration -
Texas State University
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