Accountable for hands-on management of project and departmental efficiencies. Adept managing cost analysis, coordination and execution of recruitment, budgetary and company resources. Maximum results attained within a deadline oriented, fast paced environment. Strong presentation and negotiation skills that evoke passion and confidence. Able to assess problems efficiently and determine effective courses of action, resulting in successful implementations and innovative cost savings.

Management of multiple large projects and teams in excess of 10 project managers including implementation planning, transition management and hand-over phases. Overcome unexpected occurrences on a daily basis. Track record for bringing together disparate groups to achieve common objectives. Proven supervisory and performance management skills, as well as customer service-oriented approach to daily operations.

STRENGTHS:

• Process Compliance
• Contract Negotiations
• Performance Management
• Contracts Analysis
• Risk Management
• Research Analysis
• Relationship Cultivation
• Process Improvement
• Budget Planning & Oversight

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Business Intelligence analysis and reporting using Microsoft Access and Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project
• HP PPM
• Clarity
• Visio
• Niku
• Ariba
• Remedy

EDUCATION:

MA - Education
BA - English Literature

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, NY 11/1999 - 4/2009

Key accomplishments:

• Scrutinize IT purchasing expenditures, achieving a 15% reduction in technology costs.
• Monitor and track project budgets for 300+ IT infrastructure projects.
• Institute processes designed to improve previously unstructured procedures including corporate planning for 300+ consulting resources.
• Assist in the build-out of Bear Stearns Headquarters representing 6,600 employees.

Analyst /VP, IT Business Management 12/2006 - 4/2009
Called upon and invited by senior management to be accountable for IT budgeting, product pricing and charge-backs for a $370M global infrastructure for all Bear Stearns business units.

• Constant availability as a resource and project management "safety net" with a mandate to deliver project accountability.
• Managed corporate planning including on-boarding of all resources, Cost management, Statement of Work compliance, Work activity, time tracking and invoice rationalization and Oversight of personnel records.
• Produced monthly cost and charge-back reports for IT senior staff, which related technology expense to business processes.
• Managed project financials and billing and reported results to senior operations managers.
• Oversight of accounts payable for budget and plan compliance achieving a significant run rate reductions of external support contracting costs.
• Supervised and maintained all contract labor between Bear Stearns and consulting firms including facilitation of meetings between internal managers and outside vendors.
• Tracked all relevant project correspondence between programmers, managers, other departments and alert relevant staff to any actions that needed to be taken.
• Coordinated departmental training between Operations, Human Resources and outside vendors.
• Managed small IT projects within the department including hardware and software rollouts.
• Facilitated compensation and bonus reviews between group managers and employees.

Business Manager, IT Telecom and Branch Office Operation 11/1999 - 12/2006
Management of Departmental personnel functions, assisted in build-out of Bear Stearns Headquarters.

Management of Departmental personnel functions including:

• Salary and bonus review and reporting.
• Overtime analysis and planning.
• Contract labor management.
• Work assignments and performance reviews for administrative staff.
• Business unit liaison for technology issues.
• Compensation review and merit compensation analysis.
• Conflict and Human Resource issues resolution for departmental staff.
• Manage Human Resource policy compliance issues.

Assisted in the build-out of Bear Stearns Headquarters:

• Part of team that managed $180M project budget.
• Prepared technology and construction status presentations for Senior Management.
• Set up Marketing Website hosting information on the new building.
• Coordination of space and move planning for World Headquarters project for technology, furniture and equipment placement.
• Coordinated IT/ Business Unit meetings defining IT requirements and transition planning.
• Arranged an informational phone system to provide an information portal addressing construction and transition issues.
• Reviewed and revised office procedures/ policies to improve services.
• Supervised, evaluated and coordinated the activities of the departmental CTO staff.
• Managed hotel/ travel arrangements both domestically and internationally, including significant Travel and Expense requirements for the Headquarters building project.
• Managed high profile IT Telecom problem escalations from the Business Units.
• Research and resolution of vendor payment issues.

Confidential, New York, NY 03/1997 - 11/1999
Project Coordinator

• Developed promotional materials for special events. Departmental Web site content management.
• Created marketing materials for special projects.
• Consolidated monthly status reports.
• Prepared budget/ salary analyses.
• Managed departmental salary and Human Resource information.
• Directed and coordinated departmental Administrative Assistants.
• Supported department in meeting deadlines, schedules and budgets.
• Travel coordination.
• Project Management Office coordination.
• Maintained/ processed expense reports, entertainment reports, consultant invoices and requisitions.
• Vendor relations activities.

COURSE WORK:
Fundamentals of Project Management - Confidential, New York, New York
Managing Projects - Confidential, New York, New York
Finance & Accounting for Non - Financial Managers,Confidential, New York, New York
MBA Essentials: Confidential, New York, New York
Power Excel: Analyzing Data to make business decisions, Confidential, New York, New York

• The Project Management Certificate Program: Kerzner Approach to Project Management Excellence, International Institute for Learning, New York, New York

*Currently studying for the PMP Certification.

INTERESTS:

• Habitat for Humanity - Volunteer home builds in New Orleans, LA
• Tutoring for children