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Sherry Chappell

Barnhart,MO

Summary

Driven Senior Consultant with 25 years of experience in program and project management. Adept in collaborative problem solving, risk management and creative solutions. Passionate about bringing changes in business, and providing coaching on program and project management best practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant, Program and Portfolio Managemen

Chappell Program & Portfolio Mgt LLC
02.2023 - Current
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Delivered Project Life Cycle Process Mapping and RACI
  • Provided coaching to junior PMs on PMO best practices, and provided coaching for projects off-track. Improving relationship between my client and their client.
  • Developed PMO vision statement with Leadership Team.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing project management best practices.


Research Innovation PMO Head (Sr. Director) - Ret.

MilligporeSigma, A Division Of Merck KgAA
04.2016 - 05.2022
  • Defined key Innovation metrics, and developed an Executive Level Dashboard.
  • Worked closely with Executive Leadership team to develop the R&D Roadmap.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Program Manager

CellMarque, A Division Of Sigma-Aldrich
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.

Program and Market Manager

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, St Louis Mo
08.2007 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for coordinated project and program management for innovative technology product launches.
  • Set the PMO vision working closely with Executive Management. Developed the team to achieve the vision.
  • Developed and created a new department to support the Marketing Product Managers. Taking on tasks such as part set up and back orders to enable the Product Managers to be able to focus on higher priority projects. This model was then duplicated into other business units.
  • Led sales team training initiatives to improve performance and increase revenue generation.
  • Drove continuous improvement to the Stage Gate Design Control procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Fontbonne University
St. Louis MO

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology, Histotechnology

S.U.NY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, N.Y

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Program & Project Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Consulting
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment
  • Business Process Reengineering & Process Mapping

Certification

PMP Certified

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Consultant, Program and Portfolio Managemen

Chappell Program & Portfolio Mgt LLC
02.2023 - Current

Research Innovation PMO Head (Sr. Director) - Ret.

MilligporeSigma, A Division Of Merck KgAA
04.2016 - 05.2022

Program Manager

CellMarque, A Division Of Sigma-Aldrich
05.2015 - 04.2016

Program and Market Manager

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, St Louis Mo
08.2007 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Fontbonne University

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology, Histotechnology

S.U.NY Cobleskill

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