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