SUMMARY:

• SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Credited with applying structure and focus to achieve project objectives and spearhead global launch.
• Full Project Lifecycle (PMLC) Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Infrastructure Development Programming
• Forward - thinking PMP-credentialed IT professional and Certified ScrumMaster. Proven track record in turning around troubled projects, ensuring high quality of deliverables in a cost-effective and timely manner. Adept at leading all phases of diverse technology projects. Will leverage advanced knowledge of project management methodology, strategic planning acumen and broad-based experience to define systems, metrics and project priorities. Excel in developing compelling project presentations. Demonstrated ability to build teams and improve the talent pool.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Environment: s: Distributed / client/server; Methodologies PMBOK, RUP, SDM, Iterative, SCRUM, Agile, hierarchical and Unified;

Languages: Java, JSP, HTML, and J2EE; Software Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Access, SharePoint, Visio; and Oracle.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Belleville, MI

R. IT Project Manager

• Manage technical infrastructure and application projects of small to medium complexity totalling $1M.
• Brought formalized project management to IT department.
• Completed Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity projects on time and within budget.
• Completed ActiveAlert, mobile application version 1.0 within 6 months after 3 years of attempts from others.
• Led selection process of COTAS for maintenance software following methodical selection process and sold it to upper management; obtained funding and implementation underway.
• Lead and direct an in-house application development project for a logistics company. Manage scope, issues, single point of contact, gatekeeper, etc.
• Led a group of stakeholders in the procurement of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) aviation maintenance software package.

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Professional services consultant

• Documenting and improving processes for human resources for Shared Services project.

Confidential, Plymouth, MI

IT Project Manager

• Managed technical infrastructure projects of small to medium complexity totalling $1M.
• Introduced formalized project management to IT department.
• Integrated two acquired remote companies into Confidential existing applications and infrastructure.
• Created project plans, change management system and managed outside vendors.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Program management analyst

• Boosted performance by creating fully integrated project management discipline, coaching on project planning and process documentation, gathered metrics and created reports for upper management teams.

Confidential, Livonia, MI

MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER

Core Skills: Engagement Services, Solution implementation, Marketing Solutions and Business Development

• Generated strong results for each client and built high loyalty; turned around and boosted sales +33% for retailer in seven months; additionally expanded reach and penetrated new sales segments.
• Introduced and implemented CRM systems to numerous clients to improve targeting and tracking clients.
• Modified and revitalized marketing strategies based on program analysis. Drove strategic direction, developed unique selling propositions and strengthened service channels of high visibility companies.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Project Manager

Core Skills: Multimedia Training Program Development, Technology Implementation, and Project Leadership

• Convinced leadership that had been hesitant to in corporate technology within training department and gained support to develop company’s first e-learning model.
• Increased productivity, creating a stimulating and relevant training experience, incorporating case studies, games, OTJ training and real life scenarios.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Core Skills: Project & Budget Management, Staffing, Project Turnaround, Process & Performance Improvement, Best Practices, Application Systems, Infrastructure, SDL, Estimating, Training, Global Launch and RFQs

• Recognized as the #1 IT department with a Best in Class Award enterprise.
• Led five $2 million global software upgrades successfully.
• Met corporate objective to turn around inherited Quality Leadership System (QLS) project, eliminating consultants to “stop the bleeding” of millions of dollars; retained one consultant with specialized expertise.
• Improved efficiency of QLS system rollout +65%, launching and customizing successfully across seven plants nationwide in two years, the same amount of time consultants previously took to launch one plant.
• Transformed documentation into full-fledged training program while streamlining and enhancing process.
• Achieved 95% customer satisfaction ratings by implementing best practice metrics.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

IT PROJECT MANAGER

• Boosted performance by creating fully integrated project management discipline that included coaching on project planning and process documentation methodology, consulting excellence and improved training.
• United multiple IT systems communication efforts through mainframe data extraction and web-front end services.