Versatile and skilled information technology project specialist with excellent hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving PC technical problems in a large corporate environment. Strong ability to easily grasp new concepts and then develop innovative ways to implement them with traditional methods as well as with emerging technologies to improve business operations and capabilities. Experience testing client interface for standardization purposes. Core Strengths include Customer Service, Results Oriented, Creative Problem Solving, and Hardware & Software, Team Player
Work History
IT Project Specialist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2020 - Current
Converting existing physician/hospital interface legacy clients to Quest’s national/standardization Q-Suite lab system
Work directly with vendors and clients to project manage conversion process
Schedule and run Kick–Off calls
Create order testing scenarios and check that HL7 coding is working properly and confirm orders are being received and processed correctly
Created test code library using actual result data to document normal and abnormal results to be available for client testing
Result and document client test orders to ensure interface is functioning properly in legacy test system prior to production environment migration
Troubleshoot all interface systems and provide hands on support to conversion clients after their Go-Live
Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punch lists and answering all questions
IT Project Specialist
Bridge Delivery Services
11.2016 - 12.2019
Demographic Bridge Interface installations with wide variety of PMS (Patient Management Systems) and bridge types
I.e., Hub, ADT and Direct
Interacted with vendors to provide bridge specifications for pricing (quotes) and internal functional teams for Purchase Orders
Provide new vendors with Quest’s HL7 message specifications including required data fields
Trained clients on Bridge as well as validated orders received to ensure accuracy
Create HUB account credentials
Greensboro client bridge conversion lead
Updated new client bridge interfaces, participated in weekly update meetings to discuss project progress
Perform Site Survey Technical review of client’s workflow environment
Schedule and complete demographic bridge interface installations
Provide support to NJNY QSuite Conversion initiative
Compare all active HUB bridges against each wave of client conversions in Excel to determine if their insurance billing codes require updating prior to their go-live date
Handle these updates as required.
IT Project Coordinator
RWJ Barnabas Health
08.2016 - 10.2016
Assist Integration Management Office Manager with overseeing multiple project portfolios
Meet with senior managers on a weekly basis to review project tasks with status updates
Prepared, published and distributed agendas and meeting minutes
Facilitated Virtual Meetings along with note taking
Tracked project updates using Workfront
IT Project Coordinator
NJ Transit
01.2016 - 08.2016
Assist Office of CIO Director with project management database software instruction manual creation
Developing specialized resource time management reports for senior management
Meet with senior management teams on reporting capabilities of PM Software
Migration of existing and proposed projects from SharePoint to PM Software
Data scrubbing
Technical Coordinator/Project Coordinator
Grey Healthcare Group
09.2015 - 12.2015
Quality Assurance (QA) testing of client email blasts and websites for functionality on PC, MAC and mobile devices
Worked directly with project management team on client projects reporting any updates or issues
Attended new project initiation and follow-up meetings to discuss each team member’s specific responsibilities and timeline status
Tracked project updates using MS Project and Excel
Supported Senior VP Technology and staff with administrative tasks including PO generation, mobile support, asset management, purchasing of software, fonts, and equipment
Monthly invoice reconciliation and submission.
IT Project Coordinator, Team Administrator
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, NY
12.2011 - 08.2015
Epic Management Information Technology
Project manage implementation of IT Hardware Upgrades/Nursing Station reconfigurations to meet requirements of Epic Electronic Medical Record System under aggressive timeline utilizing MS Project
Participate in hospital IT equipment walkthrough assessments and floor plan sign-offs
Developed workflow tracker to coordinate and monitor tasks of Architects, IT, Networking, Telemetry, Facilities (power assessment, construction)
Prepare update and track project plan timelines utilizing MS Project
Run weekly status update meetings to update tracker, discuss any outstanding issues and confirm that project is on schedule
Prepare, publish and distribute agendas and attend meetings
Compose and edit meeting minutes
Attend weekly senior Epic management meetings to report on project status and act as meeting scribe
Backup Project Manager by facilitating meetings when unavailable
Project Manage small to medium size projects
Innotas Project Management Software administrator
IT Project Coordinator
Bayer HealthCare
Wayne, NJ
03.2011 - 11.2011
Assist Project Manager with roll-out of Windows 7, Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 from existing Windows XP/Lotus Notes environment.
Install and test current user applications on Windows 7 to identify any potential compatibility issues.
Documentation of application testing and remediation on Windows 7 platform.
Directly interface with client business leads and IT infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment process with minimal disruption of service.
Actively participate as “early adapter” focus group member to better understand and potentially avert any end-user upgrade issues.
Coordination/scheduling of user upgrades/new software training.
Project Operations Coordinator & IT Management Support
Pfizer Inc
New York, NY
11.2007 - 02.2011
Managed/coordinated technology projects, providing time, resource allocations and cost estimates
Acted as SharePoint server administrator including concept page development, design, publishing & team site updates
Provided application and PC desktop technical support to corporate marketing group
Acted as point of contact for external server issues and resolution management
Handled meeting planning, scheduling, reporting and developing/creating multimedia presentations
Setup new project documentation including PO's, vendor selection, project timelines and payment schedules following strict corporate guidelines
Input and analyzed data utilizing Microsoft Excel and Access
Independent Contractor
08.2006 - 11.2007
Advised /coordinated procurement of computer and communications equipment
Acted as SharePoint server administrator for all team sites
Continually sought ways to improve technology usage and client efficiency
Provided expertise and training on graphical presentation techniques
Provided systems implementation, support and PC troubleshooting
IT Computer Support Specialist
Fanning Technology Contractor
06.2002 - 07.2006
Supported desktops/laptops/peripherals for 150 local and remote users
Provided expert diagnosis of Outlook and Exchange related issues
Preformed workstation, laptop and Blackberry installations, repairs and upgrades
Troubleshoot and repair desktop and peripheral hardware and software issues