Experience in Information Technology, Biotechnology and Healthcare. Over 18 years experience as a Project Manager. Self-motivated and goal-oriented Project Manager able to work independently and in cross-functional team environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2024
Responsible for successful delivery of network software and hardware projects supporting Bank of America.
Provided all aspects of technical project management.
Attended Change Advisory Boards and met with stakeholders to ensure project approvals.
Engaged and coordinated with cross functional teams to meet deliverables on time.
Successfully transitioned network management services from previous provider to Cisco Systems.
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PMO Project Manager
Syngenta
03.2016 - 03.2017
Supported Syngenta’s R&D Program Management Office (PMO) as a contracted project manager and interim program manager.
Worked in a cross functional team supporting global alignment and improvement of core internal processes for Global Nursery Operations.
Provided communications and status reporting on overall program health, risks and financials to senior management and executives.
Represented PMO during phase-gate reviews with steering committee.
Managed key strategic projects supporting Syngenta’s biotechnology research and development.
Senior Project Manager
Lenovo
06.2012 - 10.2015
Managed multiple projects for delivery and deployment of workstations, PCs, and servers to end customers.
Communicated to customers and sales teams regarding project status, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
Engaged and managed third party vendor relationships during deployment, migration and asset recovery projects.
Worked directly with Imaging Technology Center (ITC) engineers for the successful development of complex imaging solutions and data migrations supporting Lenovo customers.
Developed and implemented process improvements supporting the Project Management Office (PMO).
Technical Project Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2011 - 06.2012
Led implementation of large-scale Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects in support of a major healthcare provider.
Executed, monitored and reported on project status to stakeholders to ensure on time delivery.
Used various software tools for Project Management such as MS Project, Clarity PPM, SharePoint, Vizio, Excel, and resource allocation tools.
Project Manager
Verizon Business
03.2006 - 05.2011
Was responsible for multiple projects supporting managed service clients including managed network takeovers, network transformation and LAN/WAN life cycle project management.
Led deployment of networking and security devices in large scale customer environments.
Developed project plans for managed customers, identified risks, drove resolution of critical project issues, and ensured project completion.
Senior Global Service Manager
Verizon Business
01.2000 - 03.2006
Daily interface and liaison between enterprise customers and Verizon Business supporting high visibility global networks.
Managed troubleshooting activities to resolve identified network issues and communicated status to customer.
Maintained regular communications and reporting to assigned customers while owning the client relationship.
Worked with customers to ensure successful network implementations.
Education
Skills
Ability to communicate project information accurately in order to meet project timelines
Project planning and development
Ability to lead and coordinate cross functional project teams
MS Office, MS Project
Ability to solve critical issues in time-sensitive environments