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Stephanie Proctor

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

WestRock
09.2023 - Current
  • Implement tools and methodologies, such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Projects, to streamline project processes, enabling efficient scheduling, reporting, and collaborative project management.
  • Prioritize customer service excellence by efficiently addressing user requests and cultivating customer-centric approach to support both project and team operations.
  • Quickly grasp and construct tools as per project requirements, contributing to project timelines and enhancing team efficiency.
  • Apply Yellow belt Lean Six Sigma proficiency to identify and implement process enhancements, improving operational efficiency within WestRock and across cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitated meetings with key leaders and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Facilitated change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational transformations.

Project Specialist

WestRock
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conceptualized and executed large-scale events for teams and companies (initial concept development to on-site execution).
  • Managed and directed regular project meetings and provided clear, concise updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of project status and milestones.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of project progress, facilitating smooth handovers and seamless transitions between phases.
  • Developed innovative solutions to drive business growth and enhance team performance.
  • Established clear lines of communication between all parties involved in projects, preventing misunderstandings or miscommunications from jeopardizing outcomes.

Teacher

Fulton County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Developed and executed English language arts lesson plans aligned with state standards, utilizing various instructional techniques (direct instruction, collaborative learning, project-based learning) to teach reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills
  • Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active engagement, critical thinking, and student ownership of learning
  • Conducted both one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for students in grades K-12, providing personalized instruction in English and reading
  • Implemented effective teaching strategies that improved productivity by 35%, enabling efficient explanation of complex topics
  • Customized curriculum to address individual learning needs, 20% of students advanced from on-level to accelerated/advanced ELA levels through targeted instruction and specialized resources.

Education

B.S in Middle Grades Education -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12.2017

Skills

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Time Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Business process improvement
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Documentation Management
  • Performance monitoring

Projects

Mill Talent Planning Tool (MTP) - Project Leader

  • Oversaw a team of developers and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to create and launch a Power Apps application. This tool identifies high-potential employees for future General Manager and Operations Manager positions within our mills. The project spanned 12 months and included a robust change management plan, resulting in soft savings of $27K by reducing overall time and external recruitment costs.

Internal Labor Application - Project Leader/Co-Developer

  • Led a 6-month project, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The application, built using Power Apps, defined policies to ensure proper allocation of engineering resources for capital projects. It streamlined time tracking on capital projects and achieved an adoption rate of 80% among project management and construction teams, enhancing overall resource management.

Priority Tool - Project Manager

  • Collaborated with various project managers and team leads to outline projects, allocate resources, and manage tasks across our various initiatives. This effort resulted in an impressive 90% adoption rate, establishing a unified source for prioritization across our team.

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt (2023) WestRock
  • PMI-ACP, Agile Certified Practitioner, Sept 2024, Project Management Institute

Timeline

Business Analyst

WestRock
09.2023 - Current

Project Specialist

WestRock
06.2022 - 09.2023

Teacher

Fulton County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2022

B.S in Middle Grades Education -

Valdosta State University

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