Marty Risley
Principal Business Strategy
Dallas,TX
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Able to leverage analytical thinking and strategic communications to spearhead key initiatives, achieving significant improvements in profitability and customer satisfaction. Collaborative approach and expertise in corporate strategy fostered cross-functional teamwork, enhancing business performance and market competitiveness. Organized and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal Business Strategy
AT&T Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments to facilitate better decision-making.
- Championed data-driven approaches to problem-solving.
- Assessed internal capabilities and competitive landscape, formulating long-term growth strategies for the organization.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential improvements, implementing changes that led to increased profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced overall business performance by identifying and addressing strategic gaps in the organization.
Principal Program Manager
AT&T Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Launched new programs on schedule by effectively coordinating efforts among multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Resolved conflicts between team members or departments through mediation and negotiation tactics, promoting harmony within the organization.
- Led process improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reducing turnaround time for project deliverables.
- Optimized resource utilization by reallocating underutilized assets to other projects or tasks as needed, increasing overall efficiency across programs.
Senior Technical Specialist
AT&T Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Led technical workshops, sharing expertise with colleagues to improve overall team capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, recommending strategic investments to drive company growth and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 10.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 03.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Strategic communications
Growth Strategies
Product Strategy
Market Research
Corporate Strategy
Industry Research
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Business Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Certification
SAFe 6 Agile Product Manager
Affiliations
Sigma Beta Delta
Scaled Agile Inc.
Timeline
SAFe 6 Agile Product Manager
05-2024
Leading the Modern Day Business - University of Virginia Darden School of Business
04-2023
Corporate Finance - IESE Business School
11-2022
Principal Business Strategy
AT&T Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Strategic Leadership & Management - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05-2021
Principal Program Manager
AT&T Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Technical Specialist
AT&T Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2020
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
10.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
08.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
03.2012 - 05.2014