Melissa Butler
Stuart,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented servant leader with a keen focus on driving business strategy and providing value through the development of diverse teams. Enthusiastic and professional, adept at fostering strong relationships and cultivating an environment that encourages individual growth and innovation. Committed to leveraging collective strengths to achieve organizational objectives while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager
Brunswick Corporation
Mettawa, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Managed and oversaw multiple projects within the mergers and acquisitions department of a marine manufacturing company, serving as the primary point of contact and program manager for all IT-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and successful integration of acquired entities.
- Applied intricate knowledge of Agile methodologies to effectively lead and scale Agile practices across the enterprise, driving continuous improvement, fostering collaboration, and optimizing project delivery timelines and outcomes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in budget management, overseeing the financial aspects of IT projects within the mergers and acquisitions portfolio, including resource allocation, cost estimation, and tracking expenditures to ensure projects remained within budgetary constraints.
- Led IT infrastructure projects from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Served as a trusted leader and mentor to diverse and multifunctional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence, and effectively navigating challenges to drive project success and achieve organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships through impeccable communication skills, effectively engaging with key stakeholders across departments and business units to gather requirements, provide project updates, and address concerns, ensuring transparency, alignment, and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated seamlessly with cybersecurity teams to orchestrate and lead breach assessments, conduct server vulnerability scanning, implement system hardening measures, integrate Security Operations Center (SOC) functionalities, and deploy Privileged Access Management (PAM) security solutions, ensuring robust protection of critical assets and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
IT Project Manager/Software Engineer
GWN Securities
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Orchestrated daily monitoring of trading activities, overseeing the seamless transmission of millions of dollars' worth of trades to trading partners for nightly trading, ensuring timely execution and compliance with market deadlines.
- Leveraged expertise in Java software engineering to design and implement robust trading systems and automation tools, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in processing 401(k) and 403(b) transactions within high-stakes environments.
- Managed a B2B help desk team, providing frontline support and resolution of complex technical issues encountered by financial advisors, plan sponsors, and participants, fostering client satisfaction and trust in retirement service offerings.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in troubleshooting intricate problems under pressure, navigating high-stress situations to swiftly identify root causes and implement effective solutions, minimizing disruptions to trading operations and client services.
- Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders and trading partners to proactively identify potential issues and implement preventive measures, mitigating risks and ensuring the reliability and integrity of trading processes within the retirement services sector.
Avionics Electrical Technician
U.S. Navy
Jacksonville, FL
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Conducted comprehensive inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced avionic systems and components on various aircraft platforms, ensuring optimal performance and mission readiness in high-stakes operational environments.
- Utilized technical expertise to perform intricate maintenance tasks, including calibration, alignment, and replacement of avionic equipment and systems, in compliance with strict safety protocols and regulatory standards, contributing to the operational effectiveness and safety of U.S. Navy aviation assets.
- Served as a dedicated training manager for a team of 100 sailors, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs to enhance technical proficiency and operational readiness, resulting in improved performance and readiness levels across the division. Additionally, conducted divisional audits to ensure compliance with training standards and regulations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to maintain high levels of training effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Education
MBA - International Business
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Management & Network Assurance
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2013
Skills
- Program Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Detail Oriented
- Azure DevOps
- Service Now
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Facilitating
- Waterfall & Agile Methodology
- Conflict Management
- Risk Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Sprint Planning
- Coaching & Mentorship
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-SM)
Timeline
IT Project Manager
Brunswick Corporation
06.2022 - Current
IT Project Manager/Software Engineer
GWN Securities
06.2013 - 06.2022
Avionics Electrical Technician
U.S. Navy
08.2008 - 08.2011
MBA - International Business
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Information Management & Network Assurance
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Palm Beach State College
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