Effective professional exceeding expectations. Highly motivated Project Management Executive with experience implementing and leading large SAFe Agile portfolios. Proven track record of managing and streamlining workflow, improving operational efficiency, and developing successful global teams. Experienced in portfolio, program, and project management. Skilled in developing and implementing effective procedures and policies to ensure high levels of customer service satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Program Management & Consulting Lead
Evolv Consulting
02.2022 - Current
Cultivated relationships with senior executives, program partners and sponsors to maintain stability in program support, funding and overall direction
Supervised teams of 145 people focusing on increasing delivery and efficiency on and offshore
Implemented SAFe Agile Framework at global scale
Spearheaded Executive Sponsor support for PMO build out
Verified contents of project deliverables met expectations, contributing to early warning detection, problem triage and execution of effective solutions
Lead knowledgeable planning and implementation through educating management on SAFe Agile processes and procedures standard in other departments
Contributed to corporate strategy initiatives management across teams through accountability, communication, and reporting
Implemented plans designed for growth and infrastructure stabilization
Audited operations and processes to enhance brand and manage compliance
Controlled expenditures and reported monthly actual performance.
Mentored departmental personnel in achievement of program development and delivery objectives.
Managed budget of $1B and allocated resources to 8 teams of 20 people.
Displayed high-level sales, negotiation and proposal preparation skills.
IT Project Management Consultant
Capital One
05.2021 - 02.2022
Proposed, reviewed, and approved modifications to project plans
Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards
Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel
Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities
Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials
Successfully led diverse group of 10 to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services
Used Jira Software to manage assets and direct client engagements
Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
Identified, targeted and delivered opportunities to make valuable contributions to strategic business objectives.
IT Project Manager
Jackson Walker
01.2020 - 05.2021
Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
Led and managed staff of 30 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Senior Program Management Consultant
Xcel Energy
12.2017 - 12.2019
Provided leadership and mentorship for lean operations, including coordinating, and executing varieties of small to complex projects to achieve program goals, budgeting, assessing performance, and improving costs
Developed Project Management Office that led to expedited project delivery and oversight
Utilized innovative technology to enhance business processes more efficiently
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for growth opportunities and successful partnerships.
IT Operations & Project Management Consultant
Run Business Solutions, Inc
05.2015 - 11.2017
Supervised fifteen employees ranging from entry level technicians to Sr Project Engineers to develop and implement IT programs and services
Established and identified direction, strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to positively influence business partners and internal/external stakeholders
Gained vital operations experience and forged executive level relationships with all large VIP accounts, in turn growing Runbiz by 80% in one year
Developed Runbiz's Project Management Office that managed customer onboarding
Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals
Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization
Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Director of Patient
BSA Health System, Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, Inc
05.2013 - 02.2015
Managed financial & departmental operations using a $2 million operational budget and supervised twenty-three employees and two team leaders
Oversaw Information Technology, Patient Billing and Collection Activities for three locations
Conducted patient billing and accounting activities, such as physician, hospital, and facility billing, revenue integrity, quality assurance, and billing compliance
Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations
Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance
Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth
Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance
Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Systems Analyst/Project Manager
BSA Health System
10.2010 - 05.2013
Gained experience in leadership within healthcare sector
Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget
Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual
Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress
Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes
Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business, Finance
University of Phoenix
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2010
Skills
IT Project Management
Agile Coaching
SAFe Agile Framework
Program Management
Policy and Procedure Development
High Performing Teams
Project Reporting
Interpersonal Skills
Jira
Community of Practice
Medical Operations
MS Project
Medical Devices
Strategic Direction
Continuous Improvement
Program Leadership
Accomplishments
Consistently maintain high client satisfaction ratings
Created highly effective new IT programs that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations
Promoted from Consultant to Lead Consultant, in less than 6-months
Improved delivery of SAFe Agile Programs by implementing the SAFe framework, training, and SAFe certifications, realizing overall increase in client satisfaction and cost efficiency
Certifications
SAFe Agilist Certification - 2022
Timeline
Director of Program Management & Consulting Lead
Evolv Consulting
02.2022 - Current
IT Project Management Consultant
Capital One
05.2021 - 02.2022
IT Project Manager
Jackson Walker
01.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Program Management Consultant
Xcel Energy
12.2017 - 12.2019
IT Operations & Project Management Consultant
Run Business Solutions, Inc
05.2015 - 11.2017
Director of Patient
BSA Health System, Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, Inc