VENISSA K. IZAGUIRRE
Austin,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Project Manager with 12+ years of experience leading high-impact projects, optimizing operations, and driving business transformation. Adept at process improvement, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership within fast-paced, highly regulated environments. Expertise in leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving, team leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable business results.
Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrations Project Manager Consultant
RL Datix
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Lead and coordinating project teams from different departments and organizations (IT, Human Resources, Software Implementation (salesforce), Legal, Facilities)
- Monitoring and reporting on project progress, including identifying and addressing any issues at risk
- Assessing and improving project processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
Project Manager
KUOG Corp.
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed government contract bid tracking and vendor relations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Developed process improvements to streamline bid tracking and training procedures.
- Provided strategic guidance on pricing analysis, vendor records, and contract negotiations.
IT Technical Project Consultant
Sentara
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Led Medicaid Network Implementation, successfully delivering 58/81 Medicaid content in under four months. (Agile Methodology)
- Enhanced compliance and asset management processes, optimizing operational workflows.
Operations Manager
Grandeur Getaways
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed company-wide operations, implementing automation for marketing, financial, and transaction management.
- Developed tracking systems to monitor performance against strategic business goals.
- Provided executive reporting and process improvement recommendations.
Operations Project Manager
Lee Hecht Harrison
Seattle, WA
04.2016 - 11.2021
- Spearheaded global translation projects, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relations (Agile Methodology).
- Implemented project management software, improving tracking and efficiency.
- Developed strategic training and certification process enhancements, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Operations Project Manager
TapImmune Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed company financial operations, budgets, and IT infrastructure improvements.
- Led a major system upgrade to Office 365 within a tight one-month deadline.
IS PMO Project Coordinator
Denali Advanced Integration
Seattle, WA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Updated and tracked 20+ projects, managing project plans, schedules, risks, and budgets. (Agile Methodology).
IS Project Coordinator
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed call flow and technical support needs, ensuring seamless onboarding for contractors.
- Developed tracking processes to monitor IT project performance and efficiency (Agile Methodology).
- Collaborated with IT teams to optimize asset management and allocation.
Consultant
C3 Research Associates
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Edited and maintained technical procedural documentation, including policies and user guides.
- Worked closely with regulatory teams to ensure compliance and process standardization.
Project Manager
TapImmune Inc.
Seattle, WA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Standardized key accounting functions, including phone and email systems, and company website updates.
- Managed onboarding and employee training on new standardized operating procedures.
- Oversaw IT operations for six offices, including expansions and upgrades.
Administrative Assistant III
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided direct support to three specialty physicians, handling scheduling and administrative duties.
- Created, edited, and proofread documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained highly organized filing systems for department operations.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed 76 patients in a research study, exceeding enrollment goals.
- Developed and maintained a patient database for tracking medical history and lab results.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts for patient treatment programs.
Project Coordinator
Cell Therapeutics Inc.
Seattle, WA
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed vendor contracts, sponsorships, and grants for Sales, QA, and Manufacturing teams.
- Oversaw budget tracking and financial reporting for operational projects.
- Coordinated multi-departmental project logistics, ensuring timely deliverables.
Education
Master’s Certification - Project Management
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology
Washington State University
Skills
- Project Planning & Execution
- Strategic Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance
- Change Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Business Operations Optimization
- Microsoft Suite
- Project Management Tools
- ServiceNow
- Change Gear
- Google Workspace
- Docebo LMS
- Asset Management
- Compliance Systems
- Data Analytics
- Process Automation
Phone
cell, 206-409-8669
Timeline
Integrations Project Manager Consultant
RL Datix
06.2025 - 09.2025
Project Manager
KUOG Corp.
07.2024 - 11.2024
IT Technical Project Consultant
Sentara
07.2022 - 07.2024
Operations Manager
Grandeur Getaways
11.2021 - 05.2022
Operations Project Manager
Lee Hecht Harrison
04.2016 - 11.2021
Operations Project Manager
TapImmune Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2016
IS PMO Project Coordinator
Denali Advanced Integration
01.2014 - 01.2015
IS Project Coordinator
Seattle Children's Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Consultant
C3 Research Associates
01.2013 - 01.2014
Project Manager
TapImmune Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Administrative Assistant III
Seattle Children's Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Research Coordinator
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Project Coordinator
Cell Therapeutics Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Master’s Certification - Project Management
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology
Washington State University