Project Manager Management

Senior Project Manager

Ali Adams 503-***-**** abhvn8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Senior Project Manager who can assess situation quickly and hit the ground

running. An expert in project controls, can build scaleable multi-

disciplinary teams, create process and workflows to meet business needs.

Proficient in risk management, identifying problems, mediate issues,

provide solutions and implement course of action. Proven ability to

motivate teams to achieve project deliverables and program success. Can

communicate and present to all levels of management. A seasoned manager

with twelve years experience of proven achievements in expanding and

maintaining client relationships with Fortune 500 companies.

Major Accomplishments:

1 Management and Supervision - (12 years)

Twelve years of leading up to 18 coworkers, providing matrix project

controls support, authoring and improving work processes, generating and

implementing project plans. Acquired a reputation for assembling and

managing successful project teams.

Project Controls - (12 years)

Twelve years of experience generating and managing project plans,

estimates, budgets, schedules, specifications, status reports, tracking

project results, performing resource allocation and balancing, conducting

analysis, problem solving, facilitating meetings and deliverables. Managing

projects from kickoff through implementation and facilitating handoff to

business or technical units. Mastered toggling between strategic planning

and tactical execution through out day.

Process Management - (7 years)

Revised policies, procedures and workflow to improve tracking, accuracy and

turnaround times. For example, conducted a workflow analysis of a

credentialing system that resulted in the reduction of file accuracy

completion times from 5 weeks to 5 days and eliminated a backlog of 800

files.

Task Force - (2 years)

Represented department on Task Force teams and became a direct report to

senior management. Member of Task Force that eliminated costly vendor

overhead and implemented department restructuring. Member of Task Force on

Business Process Redesign which significantly improved internal workflow,

reporting and systems access. Member of Task Force that successfully

facilitated department training on new database.

New Business Development - (10 years)

Active member of proposal teams that won new business with Fortune 500

companies. Worked on strategy, approach, project methodology, resource

allocation, budget and timeline.

Internal and External Communications - (9 years)

Partnered with Account Services in applying best practices to service key

clients. Improved strained relationships between internal departments.

Successfully streamlined data communication between internal departments.

Improved key relationships with clients and vendors to retain their

business.

Team Growth - (9 years)

Created and spearheaded "Mindshare" pilot venue at agency for employees to

gather and hear internal and external speakers to discuss industry topics

(ie: Social Media, Web 2.0, etc.). Awarded team recognition and individual

promotions.

Skill Set:

PMP Certification - 1999

Proficient in: MS Project, Excel, Visio, PPT, Word

Experience with:

Java, .NET, SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, Flash, XML, Photoshop (10 years)

Interviewing business units for requirements gathering (2 years)

Usability Testing (5 years)

Work directly with vendors on:

Usability Testing

Localization

QA Testing

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Experience:

Owner/Operations Manager

South Bank Kitchen - www.southbankkitchen.com, Hood River, OR

(1.5 yrs.) May 2009 - Present

Oversee and manage operations for retail, cafe and catering business.

Acquired an existing business and reduced its costs for overhead by 10%,

labor by 20% and COGS by 15%. Revised ordering volume with current vendors

which reduces waste, eliminated costly vendors, established new vendor

relationships which improves quality of product and maintain strong margin.

Empowered staff capabilities by revising workflow and schedules which

reduces labor costs, increases efficiency and streamlines day to day

operations.

Senior Project Manager

Razorish [owned by Microsoft] - www.razorfish.com, Portland, OR

(1.5 yrs.) Jun 2007 - Nov 2008

Clients: Microsoft, Disney

Managed multiple project teams. Budget ranges from 400K - 750K per program

initiative. Initiatives included creating an identity for the

program/promotion through to design and development of supporting print and

interactive marketing elements. Created and spearheaded "Mindshare" pilot

venue at agency Portland office, for employees to share and expand their

knowledge of industry topics ie: Social media. Web 2.0 etc. Presented

business case to senior management; received budget and mgmt support;

recruited internal and external guest speakers; promoted venues within

organization and managed venue events.

1 Project Manager

CMD Agency - www.cmdagency.com, Portland, OR

(5 yrs.) Sep 2002 - Apr 2007

2 Clients: Intel, HP, Cisco, Regence Blue Cross

Managed multiple interactive development teams. Manage over 35+ projects

plus proposals per year. Budget ranges from 35K to 150K per project.

Average volume of revenue per year managed - 1 - 1.4 mil. Lead PM for the

Intel interactive project work. Built a dedicated team and revised

methodology for the HP e-Assets account which gained results that increased

the account's revenue from $400K to $1.2 mil within one year. It became a

high-profile account for the agency. Moved the relationship with HP to

where we partnered with the client in planning their annual program budget.

Client's program gained more visibility at HP and the budget allocation

increased significantly.

Project Manager/Account Manager

Summit Projects Agency - www.summitprojects.com, Hood River, OR

(1.5 yrs.) Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

Clients: Smith Barney, SmartWool, ChampGolf

Managed five accounts, responsible for client/agency relationships, project

controls and facilitating deliverables. Designated Project Manager on new

business proposals. Worked directly with creative, web developers,

marketing and new business development.

1 Project Manager

CyberSight Agency, Portland, OR

(2.0 yrs.) Nov 1998 - Jan 2001

2 Clients: Wells Fargo, Quaker, Dole Foods Corp., NW Natural

Managed five interactive development teams, responsible for project

controls and facilitating deliverables. Designated Project Manager on new

business proposals. Worked directly with creative, web developers, account

managers, new business development, strategic partners and third party

vendors.

Project Manager

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, New York, NY (1.5 yrs.)

May 1997 - Oct 1998

Managed three operational project teams, performed staffing and execution

of operations and methodology. Member of Task Force on Business Process

Redesign.

Freelance Exhibit Designer, New York, NY

(3 yrs.) 1993 - 1996

Education:

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY, 1994 Master of Industrial

Design

University of Hartford Hartford, CT, 1991 Bachelor of Fine Arts

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