Kristen Sulis
Salem
Summary
Dynamic IT Project Manager with a proven track record at Cambia Health Solutions, excelling in project budget allocation and stakeholder communication. Adept at risk mitigation and technical project planning, I successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving significant improvements in project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Technical Project Manager II
Cambia Health Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- ScrumMaster Certification (CSM)
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
IT Project Coordinator
Cambia Health Solutions
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
Buyer
Truitt Bros. Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2017
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Control Superintendent
Boise Cascade
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Managed complete production and shipping processes to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing production to keep work in line with project goals until planned plant closure in 2007.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Boise Cascade
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed team of 80 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
Purchasing Manager
Boise Cascade
03.2000 - 02.2004
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Used Peoplesoft software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
Education
Business Administration
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR01-2008
Skills
- Project budget allocation
- Technical project planning
- Risk mitigation
- Requirements analysis
- Sprint planning
- Project management
- Stakeholder communication
- Project leadership
- Stakeholder relations
- Schedule management
Timeline
IT Technical Project Manager II
Cambia Health Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2023
IT Project Coordinator
Cambia Health Solutions
06.2017 - 06.2020
Buyer
Truitt Bros. Inc.
05.2008 - 06.2017
Control Superintendent
Boise Cascade
12.2006 - 09.2007
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Boise Cascade
02.2004 - 12.2006
Purchasing Manager
Boise Cascade
03.2000 - 02.2004
Business Administration
Chemeketa Community College
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