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Lisa Rolfe

Memphis,TN

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Demonstrates expertise in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Management Advisor

FedEx
11.2019 - Current
  • Lead and coordinate new and existing demand efforts disseminating demand among 5 Agile Release Trains (ARTs) totaling >100 team members leading to 100% release rate
  • Interpret demand into lean business case (Epic Hypothesis Statements)
  • Manage demand via Integrated Kanban phases
  • Participate in cross-functional portfolios, manage existing demand intake form visited by hundreds of clients yearly
  • Facilitate and lead Shipment EFS ART Leadership Council meetings
  • Drive Ops Modeling Coach, Agility Admin for user privileges, data quality
  • Streamline processes, prioritize and sequence Platforms Portfolio demand,
  • Ensure accuracy of DRIVE demand received; apply problem-solving to develop effective solutions
  • Lead Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) processes for funding purposes, consult with Finance
  • Support Strategic Portfolio Committee & Portfolio Execution Leadership
  • Create roadmaps consulting on business milestones vs ART milestones to meet deadlines 100% of time
  • Mentor,. facilitate Scaled Agile Framework content & demand across portfolios
  • Coaching, lead and Mentor, lead Application Support among team, manage existing Online Demand Intake Form Application & processes
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Program Management Advisor

FedEx
03.2006 - 11.2019

Manage and support technical global programs to >4,000 users in 5 regions (APAC, EMEA, US, Canada, Mexico)

  • Lead Learning Program Advisor of AI and ML initiatives (digital chat, email, FedEx virtual assistant) streamlining manual processes by 96%
  • Design-develop Learning Center of Excellence presentations,
  • Serve as Scrum Master working with team on tasks via Kanban
  • Provide innovative recommendations to problems, risks
  • Supported Claims/Package Research case management processes cutting manual processes by approximately 80%
  • Apply Learning & Development Principles, lead analysis, design, delivery, implementation, evaluation of major initiatives
  • Participate In Global Customer Experience Desktop (CED) PI Planning
  • Use Agility to create features, user stories
  • Support system transformation, work with Engineers to identify system and process gaps
  • Create Learning Development Plans (LDP) with strategy, scope, resources, resource costs, execution timeline
  • Collaborate with Workforce Management on resource availability, capacity

Adjunct Professor

Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2005 - 08.2014
  • Lead and manage courses to hundreds of students with 93% graduation success rate
  • Facilitation of technology advanced discussions
  • Expert-led design of curriculums

Education

PHD LEVEL COURSES - Business/E-Commerce

Northcentral University

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Instruction/Curriculum, Behaviors

Freed-Hardeman University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management

Southern Illinois University

Skills

  • Directing large complex demand programs and projects
  • Professional meeting facilitation
  • Cross functional collaborations
  • Optimization of resources for demand allocation
  • Business analysis
  • Create process sequencing to maximize efficiency
  • Lean six sigma
  • Problem-solving
  • Scope management

Accomplishments

  • Direct team of 4 members on demand management and governance processes resulting in 98% success rate
  • Hall of Fame Recipient of Network 2.0 projects obtaining >$1 million in FedEx revenue plus cost reductions
  • Achieved portfolio and demand readiness by completing demand gap analysis, facilitation of new demand management meeting with team members and clients with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • SAFe Program Consultant-SPC
  • SAFe for Practitioners
  • FedEx Services Leadership Development (Professional to Leader-P2L Completion)
  • Agile Academy User Experience
  • Design Thinking - Innovation

Timeline

Program Management Advisor

FedEx
11.2019 - Current

Program Management Advisor

FedEx
03.2006 - 11.2019

Adjunct Professor

Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2005 - 08.2014

PHD LEVEL COURSES - Business/E-Commerce

Northcentral University

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Instruction/Curriculum, Behaviors

Freed-Hardeman University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Management

Southern Illinois University
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