SUMMARY

• Dynamic IT project leader with extensive experience and diverse knowledge in the management of complex operational and strategic initiatives. Team player, detail oriented, and self - directed individual with strong critical-thinking skills who is passionate about solving problems and removing obstacles.
• Expert in best practice project management methodologies to deliver high quality, cost-effective, and user accepted technology solutions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cost Control
• Project Leadership
• Deployment & Installation
• Quality Control
• Disaster Recovery
• Strategic Planning
• SAP MM/FI
• AIX
• Customer Relations
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Managed all aspects of the project m anagement cycle including: project planning and implementation of detailed project plans
• Coordinated resources needed for projects goals and objectives for completion
• Analyzed issues and data that had the potential to jeopardize the project performance to report to stakeholders
• Established budget and delivery schedules to achieve projects goals
• Planned, organized, and delivered multiple complex projects
• Implemented and ensured adherence to professional, departmental and company best practices
• Communicated timely and clear expectations to team members and stakeholders to improve efficiencies

Logistics Manager

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Directed the logistics team for all facets of ocean cargo logistics operations
• Achieved an estimated $10M in annual revenue for ocean logistics projects with an average of more than 6 projects per quarter
• Led planning sessions and discussions for project objectives
• Ensured the alignment of goals with new product development
• Utilized project management tools and documentation to enhance project delivery, tracking, and metrics
• Setup various master data such as Material Master Records, Vendor Master Records, Source Lists, Quota Arrangements, and Scheduling Agreements for business
• Processed various documents in Procure-to-Pay process such as purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Created contracts meeting SAP requirements and negotiated shipping price with vendors
• Monitored Purchase Orders to ensure prompt delivery
• Closely monitored the invoice process with Legal, Finance, and the Accounting Outsource Service Providers
• Significantly improved team proficiency and product knowledge as well as the documentation of all P2P processes, daily management, mentoring, and leadership for other team members

Regional Manager

Confidential, Pearland, TX

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw procurement projects for Texas and Colorado for local, state, and federal government agencies with an approximated value of $25M
• Managed all aspects of the project management cycle including: project planning and implementation of detailed project plans
• Built and maintained strong relationships with managers and stakeholders both within and outside of the Information Technology group regarding progress of project or assessment
• Monitored project progress plan and budget
• Administered infrastructure business projects estimated at $35M
• Generated proposals for various projects on a daily basis
• Coordinated daily management, mentoring, and leadership of five colleagues
• Pre-qualified suppliers to source available materials and services
• Tracked project milestones and deliverables as project manager liaison using MS-Project tool

Technical Project Manager

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Delegated business projects estimated at $50M for Enterprise Backup Solution
• Managed and implemented the Enterprise Disaster Recovery Backup Solution using Veritas NetBackup to ensure no loss of data
• Served as subject matter expert to mentor and train project managers with the purpose of strengthening their skill sets
• Developed a decision making framework for Enterprise Backup Solutions for Information Technology projects
• Communicated timely and clear expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Conducted daily management, mentoring, and leadership of ten colleagues
• Liaison manager to bridge the contingency communications gap with internal clients pertaining to Enterprise Backup Solution

Lead Programmer/Analyst

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Supported AIX operating system configured on IBM RS/6000 and IBM FastT600 Storage Manager Servers
• Spearheaded IBM AIX Hardware and Software Migrations Projects estimated at $50M
• Achieved a 95% service level success rate for break/fixes issues
• Conducted daily management, mentoring, and leadership of eight colleagues
• Coordinated all project management activities for IT projects with Technical Services Group
• Directed the Applications team supporting Enterprise Resource Planning operations
• Mediated any conflicts within IT and between business partners and IT project management
• Recommended additional hardware and software requirements needed for successful Enterprise Resource Planning deployments, configuration, and maintenance
• Coordinated change management processes that required Enterprise Resource Planning systems support for business operations
• Developed and implemented administration processes and procedures that were more efficient and cost effective in supporting established applications
• Developed and implemented High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing (HACMP) clusters on IBM mid-range servers