Michelle (Shelly) Rios
Kaukauna,WI
Summary
Program Manager with a strong foundation in military and medical leadership and recent experience in technology project management. Worked with a small company of less than 50 employees that made Inc 5000 America's Fastest Growing Private Companies two years in a row and is recipient of XR Awards 2024 Best Enterprise Metaverse Solution. Adept at driving project success and budget management through effective communication, strong leadership, strategic planning and risk management.
I am a highly motivated professional seeking to secure a Program Manager position to utilize my exceptional leadership, planning, and problem solving skills. I have a proven track record of successfully managing several SBIR projects to completion ahead of schedule and under budget by fostering team collaboration and driving operational efficiency. I look forward to bringing my experience in program development, budgeting, and years of leadership to enhance the overall effectiveness of your team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Dynepic, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Organized cross-functional teams in delivering technology SBIR projects on time and within budget, achieving a 15% reduction in project delivery times
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets for key initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Managed stakeholder communications, presenting project updates and soliciting feedback to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Assisted in bid and proposal efforts by providing full cost estimates for proposed work efforts
- Successfully managed multiple SBIR programs to completion, ahead of schedule and under budget
- Working with Human Resources, developed and maintained Time Sheet Guidance to assist the overall team in correctly filling out their time cards, decreasing the number of necessary communications/fixes and overall time in the weekly approval process
- Developed Restricted Folder Access Training to ensure employee understanding and compliance with access to confidential company data
Registered Nurse
Various
Appleton, WI
01.1998 - Current
- A highly experienced nurse with over 26 years of experience leading healthcare teams and delivering exceptional patient care. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to quality assurance, excellent patient care, and team leadership. I am effective communicator and problem solver with a proven track record of success in leading clinical initiatives, developing and delivering training, and meeting organizational goals. I helped lead two separate oncology clinics to Best Cancer Care in the Fox Valley.
- Maintained an enforced compliance with relevant healthcare codes and regulations
- Collaborated with medical staff across the various specialties to ensure the delivery of the highest quality medical care for both patients and families
- Led a team of nurses, medical assistants, and medical providers to successfully set up a brand new oncology clinic, from doors open to success: Developed SOPs, onboarded and supervised new team members, developed and ran training on various drugs and procedures, staff scheduling and evaluations for over 30 staff members
- SME on implementing computer medical documentation/patient chart systems (EPIC) and worked with a clinical team to develop standard chemotherapy treatment care plans for the system (Beacon)
Military Officer
US Army
Fort Lewis, WA
01.1998 - 12.2004
- I began in the reserves in 1998 with the 452nd Combat Support Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, and transitioned to Active Duty November of 2001 through December 2004. I was honorably/medically discharged for a back injury received while deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
- Managed and executed complex operations in high-pressure environments, developing skills in leadership, strategic planning, and risk assessment
- Coordinated logistics, resources, and training for medical unit projects, ensuring mission readiness and success
- When resources where unavailable, able to quickly critically think and problem solve situations to ensure the mission was successfully completed
- As a clinical nurse on a 26-bed Medical/Oncology/Nephrology unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, serving a 7 state area, acted as charge nurse/assistant head nurse, scheduled staffing hours for approximately 50 LPNs, RNs and military personnel, and was a resource for peers and subordinates
- As an ICU nurse, I was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital, a 296 bed and first ever CSH to be set up with chemical protective DEPMEDS equipment and the theater of operations evacuation point
- Role as Officer in charge of the Family Practice procedure team at Madigan Army Medical Center which performed outpatient minor surgeries and preventative and diagnostic screening tests for a patient population of over 34,000 enrollees: developed SOPs for each procedure/process; oriented, trained and supervised all staff in the Family Practice Clinic who assisted in any procedure; responsible for ensuring patient and staff safety; oversaw the determination of supply requirements and ordering process; relief team leader for five other family practice teams supervising up to 20 team members and the patients cared for on the team; filled in as Assistant Head Nurse as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI12-1997
Skills
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Leadership and Development
- Budget Management
- EVMS
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- JIRA Proficiency
- Microsoft proficiencies (Excel, Power Point, Word, Project)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills
- Meticulous attention to details
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin
- Army Nurse Leadership Course Certification
- Annual Government Trainings up to date as of August 2024 (CUI, Antiterrorism, Cyber Awareness Challenge, Insider Threat Awareness, and Identifying and Safeguarding PII)
- Working towards PMP certificaiton
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
Affiliations
- Active member of Project Management Institute
- Volunteer for Religious Education teaching of Middle School and High School aged children at St. Paul's in Combined Locks
- Active member of AMVETs Post 3 in Wisconsin - many various charities, volunteer activities
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Program Manager
Dynepic, Inc.
11.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Various
01.1998 - Current
Military Officer
US Army
01.1998 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
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