Skilled Senior Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration. Optimizes processes and communication and drive results in Telecommunications and Information Technology and Customer facing Environments. Dedicated to continuously improving professional knowledge and business operations by applying top-notch motivational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
T-Mobile
Bellevue, WA
04.2015 - 11.2023
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Implemented new technologies such as ERP systems or CRM tools to streamline business processes.
Selected, developed and evaluated personnel to achieve business objectives.
Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Developed and led process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
Senior Product Manager
Covestic
Bellevue, WA
02.2014 - 03.2015
Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within the product portfolio.
Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
Helped coordinate testing to verify quality and usability of new product features.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
Negotiated contracts with vendors related to product components or services.
Leveraged technical knowledge to navigate functional requirements.
Product Manager II
Samsung Telecommunications America
Bellevue, WA
02.2011 - 02.2014
Gathered data and conducted product reviews and case studies to inform management and stakeholders.
Supervised design, developer and data engineering resources to propel new product development projects.
Provided guidance on best practices related to user interface design, usability testing and analytics tracking.
Participated in product demos at trade shows or other industry events.
Collaborated with staff engineers to optimize product testing processes.
Defined success criteria for each feature release and monitored results post-launch.
Coordinated with engineering staff to determine best technical implementation methods and schedule.
Consultant - T-Mobile PMO
Covestic
Bellevue, WA
10.2008 - 10.2011
Evaluated existing systems and processes for efficiency and accuracy while identifying areas of improvement or modification.
Finished projects on time and within budget.
Prepared estimates and budgets.
Ensured that all work performed is compliant with applicable codes and regulations.
Managed multiple ongoing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines effectively.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Controlled operational IT budget and expenditures within department parameters.
Assigned and reviewed work of IT project managers, systems analysts and developers.
Project Manager
Motricity
Bellevue, WA
12.2007 - 10.2008
Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Customer Care Manager
Infospace
Bellevue, WA
08.2006 - 12.2007
Conducted regular performance reviews of customer service representatives.
Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of improvement in customer service delivery.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Reduced process lags and trained 24 employees on product knowledge and sales techniques while managing staff to ensure optimal productivity.
Implemented customer service process improvements to limit wait times.
Strategic Outsourced Partner Accounts Manager
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
02.1998 - 08.2006
Identified new potential suppliers or partners based on market trends and customer feedback.
Reviewed vendor performance metrics, identified areas for improvement, and implemented corrective action plans.
Evaluated vendor proposals against established criteria such as cost, reliability, delivery timescales.
Developed processes for identifying potential risks associated with working with certain vendors.
Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
Process Manager
Compaq Computer
Redmond, London
03.1992 - 02.1998
Cultivated technical documents and specifications based on specific business requirements and regulatory mandates.
Assisted in the design of experiments used to test the effectiveness of proposed solutions.
Researched and implemented organizational processes to resolve customer inquiries.
Evaluated current processes for cost savings opportunities or improved performance.
Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.
Analyzed workflow processes within and across departments to improve company dynamics.
Education
A Levels - Biology, Physics, Human Geography, Geology
King Edward VI High School
England
07.1984
Skills
Resource Allocation
Business Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Partnership Development
Talent Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Organizational Improvement
Timeline
Senior Manager
T-Mobile
04.2015 - 11.2023
Senior Product Manager
Covestic
02.2014 - 03.2015
Product Manager II
Samsung Telecommunications America
02.2011 - 02.2014
Consultant - T-Mobile PMO
Covestic
10.2008 - 10.2011
Project Manager
Motricity
12.2007 - 10.2008
Customer Care Manager
Infospace
08.2006 - 12.2007
Strategic Outsourced Partner Accounts Manager
Microsoft
02.1998 - 08.2006
Process Manager
Compaq Computer
03.1992 - 02.1998
A Levels - Biology, Physics, Human Geography, Geology