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Lauren E. Bell

Bluescope Steel
Rosedale

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired start date:

Immediately

Desired Job Title

IT Project ManagerIT / Project Manager (Contract Assignment)Project Manager (Contract Assignment)Project Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Location:

Kansas City, MOKansas City, KS

Open to relocation:

No

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursWork-life balance401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home option
20
years of professional experience

Led administrative and tech support initiatives with over 15 years of experience managing complex services.,Coached and directed teams in project management, ensuring effective prioritization and multitasking.,Drove problem-solving efforts by identifying opportunities and implementing stakeholder-focused solutions.

Work History

IT Project Manager

3 Years 10 Months
Bluescope Steel | 08.2022 - 06.2026

Directed multi-site migration strategy and execution: including deployment sequencing.

Orchestrated cross- functional stakeholder alignment ( IT telecom vendors & business units)

Drove prioritization and execution of high- impact initiatives during constrained conditions.

Led enterprise security initiative leveraging MS InTune to help in the standardization. Reduce vulnerability and enhance compliance across all business units

Facilitated HSE technical alignment efforts to roll out the HSE portal across all 5 business units. This tool drives audit compliance.

Contributed to PMO portfolio governance and reporting

IT / Project Manager (Contract Assignment)

11 Months
Vista Outdoor | 06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed the tracking of key milestones and holding team members accountable through the duration of the implementation of the NetSuite ERP system

Project Manager (Contract Assignment)

2 Months
State of Kansas Department of Commerce | 11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked remotely as a contract employee to support the State of Kansas initiative to install broadband cable throughout the state.

Project Coordinator (Contract Assignment)

5 Months
Broadridge | 09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted senior project managers with resource allocation, estimation, and scheduling
  • Provided IT project support ensuring database status reflected current state
  • Followed the SDLC process and ensured the required project deliverables (project plan, project schedule, specifications, etc.)
  • Ensured completion procedures for each project

Project Coordinator II (Contract Assignment)

2 Years 2 Months
Sprint | 07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated services information flow and reporting
  • Created and maintained documentation
  • Maintained databases
  • Tracked project activities and progress
  • Liaison between staff and internal/external third-party vendors
  • Managed schedule through life cycle of projects

Client Services Implementation Specialist (Contract Assignment)

10 Months
Cerner | 09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Trained doctors, nurses, and office staff on Cerner EMR system
  • 100% travel/No set hours or schedule (on call)

Business Tech Support Rep IV

9 Years 11 Months
Century Link | 10.2006 - 09.2016

Directed multi-site migration strategy and execution: including deployment sequencing.

Orchestrated cross- functional stakeholder alignment ( IT telecom vendors & business units)

Drove prioritization and execution of high- impact initiatives during constrained conditions.

Led enterprise security initiative leveraging MS InTune to help in the standardization. Reduce vulnerability and enhance compliance across all business units

Facilitated HSE technical alignment efforts to roll out the HSE portal across all 5 business units. This tool drives audit compliance.

Contributed to PMO portfolio governance and reporting

Education

Master of Science - Management

Baker University | Overland Park, KS | 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Management

Baker University | Overland Park, KS | 05.2005

Skills

Oversaw project management processes utilizing Microsoft Project to enhance team collaboration.
Facilitated effective communication and documentation through Microsoft Office Suite
including Excel
Word
and Outlook.
Directed the implementation of ERP solutions to streamline operations.
Developed impactful visuals and presentations using Vizio.

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Bluescope Steel
08.2022 - 06.2026Read More

IT / Project Manager (Contract Assignment)

Vista Outdoor
06.2021 - 05.2022Read More

Project Manager (Contract Assignment)

State of Kansas Department of Commerce
11.2020 - 01.2021Read More

Project Coordinator (Contract Assignment)

Broadridge
09.2019 - 02.2020Read More

Project Coordinator II (Contract Assignment)

Sprint
07.2017 - 09.2019Read More

Client Services Implementation Specialist (Contract Assignment)

Cerner
09.2016 - 07.2017Read More

Business Tech Support Rep IV

Century Link
10.2006 - 09.2016Read More

Baker University

Bachelor of Science from Management
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Baker University

Master of Science from Management
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Lauren E. Bell