Lisa Austin

• Facilitated establishment and refinement of project scope and estimates for portfolios and programs.
• Acted as liaison between business units and Information Systems to enhance collaboration.
• Developed comprehensive understanding of business data system requirements to improve project outcomes.
• Supported Developers and Data Modelers throughout all project lifecycles.
• Coordinated with QA teams to create and implement effective test plans and cases.
• Executed data validation using SQL across multiple data warehouses.
• Focused on projects of varying sizes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Managed Illustration project portfolio, conducting senior business analysis with Vice President of Illustrations.
• Prioritized projects to enhance operational efficiency within Illustration portfolio.
• Validated resource allocation across multiple projects for Illustration team.
• Oversaw project timelines and deliverables for all Illustration initiatives.
• Acted as liaison between management and executives regarding Illustration project updates.
• Gathered requirements through effective communication with strategic business units.
• Collaborated with senior management to align Illustration projects with corporate objectives.

Delivered high-quality business analysis artifacts for multi-million dollar enterprise projects.

• Led business analysts on top initiatives, consistently exceeding project task expectations.
• Drove alignment of business objectives with strategic company goals across multiple units.
• Cultivated strong relationships to support requirements efforts across business and IT domains.
• Conducted requirement realization sessions with stakeholders, including executives and project management.
• Developed and mentored business analysts, enhancing team capabilities and skill sets.
• Created Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), showcasing industry expertise.
• Participated in peer reviews of requirements packages to ensure accuracy and quality.