Laura Ward
Mustang
Summary
Professional with strong track record in technical leadership and project management. Adept at guiding teams to achieve operational excellence and implement innovative solutions. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to dynamic environments. Key skills include strategic planning and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop organizational competency models, providing clear career pathways and development opportunities for all employees.
- Performed detailed financial analyses to support budgeting decisions and resource allocation efforts within the company.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in management analysis.
- Managed complex projects from inception through execution while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COAssociate of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Growth Mindset
- Emotional and Social Intelligence
- Technical Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Clear & Concise Communication
- Workflow Optimization
- Problem Resolution/Troubleshooting
- Strategic Asset and Financial Management
- Critical Analysis
- Effective Time Management
- Detail-oriented and Adaptable
Technical Proficiencies
- Top Secret Clearance
- Six Sigma
- Jira
- Google Project Management
- Microsoft Office, including OneNote, Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Technical Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Associate of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Community College of The Air Force
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