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VANESSA REID

HENDERSON,NEVADA

Summary

Senior Project management and development team leader with 10+ years of expertise in mapping programs projects in the technology, public and education sectors. Team leader who can drive the strategy, application and execution of initiatives that bring about high-level program performance. Excels at leading organizations in measurable agile and scrum strategy, executing software development life cycle (SDLC) sprints and program management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

PowerSchool
04.2021 - Current
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT

Blockchains, Inc
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Business and strategic ownership on all aspects of Blockchains' strategic vision and project scope for education and empowerment
  • Manager of the product development, project planning and expansion of educational programs
  • Responsible for development and implementation of educational software enrichment opportunities and professional services.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
  • Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 6 to Adult.
  • Reviewed and refreshed Blockchain curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
  • Managed budget of $5 million for Blockchain instruction of over 1million students.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Designed and used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.

SENIOR MANAGER - PROJECTS AND TEAMS

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Developed employees on BASS software platform by architecture of unified product documentation, use of project plans, and implementing a comprehensive training program using agile based techniques to drive desired sales outcomes
  • Partnered with bureau leadership to develop solutions to improve software documentation, business objectives and quality assurance
  • Established business analysis measures and analytics to optimize program performance, end-user ease of product warehouse, and talent management strategies
  • Utilized scrum techniques to lead teams in increasing productivity and revenue for several locations to become a state leading (top 3) License Agency organization.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

LEAD PRINCIPAL

Kipp Columbus
06.2013 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop and iterate on refinement of the organization regional priorities for study improvements
  • Used strategic mapping to develop plan for targeted development of teachers and students to achieve high scores in the local and state region
  • Coordinated and conducted professional development and real-time coaching with instructors and provided one-on-one development and grade team level meetings.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

INSTRUCTOR & CHAIR

Lanier Charter Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Collaborated with administration to secure departmental budget increase.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

LEAD TRAINER

Teach for America
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Facilitated learning through classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching and virtual training for 450 employees.
  • Maintained files and documents by preparing Excel spreadsheets to track and maintain relevant training data.
  • Selected training aids, demonstration models, computer tutorials and reference works to use in classroom.
  • Created training schedules for trainees and presented weekly training programs.
  • Developed and delivered up-to-date training information to enhance employee performance, boosting employee efficiency 85%.
  • Hired, trained and oriented 450 new instructors for long-term success.

Education

Urban School Leadership Certificate -

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA
06.2015

Master of Arts - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York
06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH
06.2010

Skills

  • Certified Scrum Master (PSM I and PSM II)
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP)
  • Microsoft Power Platform Certificate (PL-900)
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certificate (MS-900)
  • ConsenSys Academy Blockchains Foundations and Use Cases Certificate
  • Project Planning
  • Project Plan Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • KPI Tracking
  • Project Framework Engineering
  • Agile Methodology
  • Scope Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Gantt Charts
  • Information Technology Management

Personal Information

Title: PROJECT MANAGER | SCRUM MASTER

Hobbies and Interests

  • Exploring playgrounds with my son
  • Foodie pages on social media
  • Using scrum to organize daily life

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT

Blockchains, Inc
05.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Project Manager

PowerSchool
04.2021 - Current

SENIOR MANAGER - PROJECTS AND TEAMS

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
07.2018 - 12.2020

LEAD PRINCIPAL

Kipp Columbus
06.2013 - 06.2018

INSTRUCTOR & CHAIR

Lanier Charter Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2013

LEAD TRAINER

Teach for America
06.2010 - 07.2012

Urban School Leadership Certificate -

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

OHIO UNIVERSITY

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