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Tinesha Feiton

West Orange,NJ

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Industry X

Accenture
West Orange, NJ
11.2011 - Current

Program/Project Management Lead

  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
  • Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
  • Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.

Technology Strategy & Roadmap Architect

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assessed the technology strategy part of the wealth tech stack assessment
  • Define technology transformation, strategies, and capabilities including North Star and target blueprints
  • Designed the roadmaps to achieve the target state, covering all relevant aspects (ex., infrastructure, platform, application, data, and process).
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.

Program/Project Management Lead

TRUIST
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed, documented, and maintained software release processes that adhere to industry standards and best practices.
  • Reviewed release plans, and coordinated activities with project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of releases.
  • Created detailed change management reports outlining the scope of changes included in each release.
  • Managed the communication process between development, QA, operations, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders throughout the entire release cycle.
  • Monitored application performance after deployment to ensure quality assurance objectives were met.
  • Coordinated user acceptance testing activities before production deployments.
  • Ensured all necessary approvals were obtained before rolling out new versions of applications into production environments.
  • Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss upcoming releases and coordinate tasks accordingly.
  • Documented procedures for backup and restore operations to recover from failed installations or rollbacks.
  • Led daily scrum meetings as part of Agile development processes.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability.

Deployment Lead

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to determine release requirements and timelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date documentation of all deployed systems and configurations.
  • Facilitated communication between development teams and operations teams regarding upcoming releases or changes in production environments.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw schedules in line with stakeholder and project owner specifications.

Technical Writing Representative

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Gathered information from subject matter experts to create technical documentation.
  • Composed and maintained user manuals, product specifications, installation instructions, quick reference guides, troubleshooting procedures and other related materials.
  • Maintained a library of existing technical documents and manuscripts.
  • Conducted interviews with developers and engineers to gain an understanding of the products being documented.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy before publication.

Delivery Lead

US Department of Treasury
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress, impediments and plan for the day's tasks.
  • Organized sprint planning sessions to ensure team members understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Tracked project progress against goals using agile methodologies such as burndown charts, velocity tracking and task boards.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to prioritize backlog items and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Provided guidance on Agile Scrum principles, best practices and processes to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • Advised teams on how to improve their efficiency through better utilization of Agile Scrum tools and techniques.
  • Developed retrospectives after each sprint or milestone to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
  • Monitored sprint performance metrics including velocity, defect rates, cycle times, to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
  • Acted as a primary contact between development teams, product owners, stakeholders and other external parties throughout the entire lifecycle of a project.
  • Participated in design discussions with architects and developers to ensure solutions meet customer requirements while adhering to established standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated post implementation reviews with key stakeholders and customers providing feedback regarding successes and areas of improvement identified during the course of the project.

Business Analyst

HSBC GROUP
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather information on existing systems and procedures.
  • Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
  • Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.

Program/Project Management Lead

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Partner with the Product Owner (Client) to champion the 2-phase deployment of digital wallet solution (Chase Pay) across multiple vendors.
  • Cultivated teams across various lines of businesses (partners, vendors, and key decision-makers across the organization) to refine requirements/use case/ impact matrixes, develop wireframes, conduct user acceptance testing, adhere to language translation (Spanish) specifications, tokenize wallet as well as proposed product improvements based on real-time customer feedback post-deployment.
  • Streamline change request process through the utilization of client-based SharePoint.
  • Supervise (2 senior ACN analysts, and 5 client-based analysts) through 4 phases of UAT (user acceptance test).
  • Liaison with Risk & Compliance and Legal teams to procure documentation for New Business Initiative Assessment (NBIA) functional reviews and approvals
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on product strategy and vision.
  • Coordinated release planning activities including feature sets, launch dates, and marketing campaigns.
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to review progress toward sprint goals.
  • Monitored performance metrics post-release to evaluate the success of new features or products.

Business Analyst

IBC
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Lead business analysis activities for one of three workstreams as part of a mortgage transformation program
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Performed gap analysis between current state and desired future state operations to identify areas of improvement.
  • Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
  • Prepared documentation summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem-solving activities.

Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)

IBC
04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Analyzed and documented business requirements to create test plans, cases, and scripts.
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure quality of product releases.
  • Managed a team of testers in the execution of manual and automated tests.
  • Created detailed reports outlining results from testing activities and presented findings to stakeholders.
  • Facilitated user acceptance testing sessions with internal and external customers.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.

Business Analyst

INTERNATIONAL PAPER
02.2013 - 04.2013
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather information on existing systems and procedures.
  • Prepared documentation summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.
  • Gathered feedback from end users regarding usability issues related to applications or systems.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
  • Evaluated business processes for improvement opportunities through automation or streamlining.
  • Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.

Business Analyst

ASTRAZENECA
10.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases, or dashboards.
  • Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures, and processes to develop optimization strategies.
  • Managed projects and served as the primary liaison between clients and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
  • Monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, and tasks.

Program/Project Management Representative

DUPONT
Wilmington, DE
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Authored One DuPont's overall cost tracking, weekly deliverable dashboard, and staffing-based overview for the account.
  • Processed On-boarding/ Off-boarding including roll on/ roll off/ transfer request forms, and badge process, and provided level 1 technical support for access issues such as Computer Proxy, SharePoint, Odyssey, and HyperRas.
  • Communication Lead, bridging communication gaps between Client and Accenture; As clients' point of contact, distribute account-wide email notifications, job aids, and GPTW initiatives
  • Support account leadership in various projects: maintenance of resource vacation days tracker for budget purposes, rosters for a high-level overview of personnel, attending staffing calls to drive candidate updates and interview schedules, PowerPoint presentations, event planning, and driving meetings

Business Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
06.2009 - 03.2011
  • Developed knowledge of multiple products Stable Value, Mortality, Life, Exotics- Swaps, Bonds, Futures, and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Prepared P&L statements and other divisional reports for senior management review.
  • Calculated, and validated the accuracy of, and submitted commission payments within specified deadlines.
  • Researched and resolved commission or bonus payment-related inquiries.

Education

MBA - Finance

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Finance

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2009

Skills

  • Deadline Oriented
  • Cost Estimation
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Tracking
  • Budget Management
  • Software Proficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Continuous Learning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Project Planning
  • Technical Understanding
  • Training and Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Client Relations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Scheduling Expertise
  • Financial Reporting
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Decision Making
  • Influencing Skills
  • Scope Management
  • Quality Control
  • Creative Thinking
  • Earned Value Management
  • Documentation Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Business Acumen
  • Change Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Technical Presentations
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Detail Oriented
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Requirements Writing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Budget Control
  • Vendor Selection
  • Staff Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • ERP Software
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Status Updates
  • Gantt Charts
  • Information Technology Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Focus
  • Active Listening
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Documentation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Performance Metrics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Program Evaluation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Technical Expertise
  • Scrum Master
  • Forecasting
  • Multitasking
  • Goal Setting
  • Product Knowledge
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Supervision
  • Delivery Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Report Preparation
  • Client Coordination
  • Documentation Preparation
  • Records Management
  • Resource Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Task Prioritization
  • Project Scheduling
  • Technical Support
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Logistics Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Document Management
  • Contract Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Project Framework Engineering
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Knowledge
  • Project Regulations
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Budget Administration
  • Presentations
  • New Product Introductions Strategies
  • Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
  • Project Planning and Development
  • Team Bonding
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Agile Methodology
  • Functional & Business Requirements
  • Conflict Management
  • Critical Design Review
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Change Control Processes
  • Client Rapport
  • Programming Languages
  • Testing and Conversion Plans
  • Data Analytics
  • Reporting Oversight
  • Talent Development
  • Organizational Improvement

Certification

  • SAFE Agile

Timeline

Technology Strategy & Roadmap Architect

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
04.2022 - 07.2022

Program/Project Management Lead

TRUIST
03.2020 - 12.2021

Deployment Lead

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
09.2019 - 01.2020

Technical Writing Representative

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
06.2019 - 06.2019

Delivery Lead

US Department of Treasury
01.2018 - 01.2019

Business Analyst

HSBC GROUP
03.2017 - 12.2017

Program/Project Management Lead

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO
04.2015 - 12.2016

Business Analyst

IBC
05.2014 - 12.2014

Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead)

IBC
04.2013 - 11.2014

Business Analyst

INTERNATIONAL PAPER
02.2013 - 04.2013

Business Analyst

ASTRAZENECA
10.2012 - 02.2013

Program/Project Management Representative

DUPONT
02.2012 - 09.2012

Senior Manager, Industry X

Accenture
11.2011 - Current

Business Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
06.2009 - 03.2011

MBA - Finance

SUNY At Binghamton

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Finance

SUNY At Binghamton
Tinesha Feiton