KRISTINA BLAYLOCK

*** ****** **** ***** - ****, NC 27513

accaub@r.postjobfree.com

919-***-****

Objective

Seeking a project management opportunity in the Technology field utilizing

strengths in organization, time management, and communication.

Qualifications Summary

. Organized and result-oriented, with more than six years experience in

project management using the Agile Methodology and a strong customer

focus.

. Skilled in building excellent rapport with team members. Able to see the

high level view, delegate effectively and motivate team members to

achieve on-time project delivery.

. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of increased

responsibility.

. Member of PMI (Project Management Institute).

. Computer skills include: Cisco Collaboration Tools including WebEx, WebEx

Connect and Messaging, Wiki, SharePoint, SASpedia, Rally, CPRS, Defects

System, DBTrax, Prism and Microsoft Office suite with focus on Project,

Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.

Professional Experience

Cisco Systems, RTP, NC 2013 to

present

Project Manager (LDSG-LS-Sales, Services, & Enabling Functions -

Contractor)

. Manage the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation

of product, solution, and architecture focused learning offerings through

Web- based training and Instructor led training.

. Create and maintain project plans and milestones for virtual teams

consisting of members of the internal organization, cross divisional

members, external vendors and consultants.

. Set agenda and facilitate regular project meetings to identify action

items for team, discuss priority topics, and resolve issues.

. Coordinate the activities of a diverse team to deliver successful

projects and drive sales productivity, increase partner profitability and

customer satisfaction.

. Analyze and identify issues, communicate issues and seek authorization,

and drive corrective action plans.

. Collaborate with peers and team members via professional communication

channels to build relationships.

SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC 2000 to

2013

Project Manager (Product Development Research and Development)

2007 to 2013

. Managed application development and implementation projects from

initiation through delivery.

. Worked with the team to scope, plan, and develop the project plan that

includes tasks and schedule performed by the core project team as well as

cross divisional teams.

. Developed project risk assessment and risk mitigation for product

development projects.

. Assessed the impact of changes and worked with team to manage changes and

effectively communicated to all project stakeholders.

. Implemented the Agile project management methodology to improve team

communication and product delivery for globally distributed teams

(Beijing and Pune).

. Served as a central point of contact for project interfaces within R&D

and across other divisions (Product Management, Publications, Legal, and

Technical Support).

. Provided visibility into the overall health of the project by leading

productive status meetings with minutes and follow-up actions.

. Directed deliverable reviews that include requirements and design reviews

as well as readiness assessments to provide checkpoints and to get

signoff from the Executive stakeholders.

. Facilitated lessons learned sessions at the end of each iteration and

overall release to identify needed improvements.

Executive Assistant (Research & Development Administrative Services)

2003 to 2006

. Assisted in Strategic Enterprise Solution Division milestone to market

project by keeping the project plan spreadsheet up to date, communicating

milestones to team members, tracking status of project, notifying

Director of changes and delays, and planning release party upon

completion.

. Provided Administrative support to R&D Directors by coordinating

schedules; travel and conference registrations requests; prepared expense

reports; and organized interviews by communicating with candidates; and

coordinated relocation of 26 Beaverton, Oregon employees to Cary.

. Administered the Statistics Satellite Library by updating journal

spreadsheet, maintaining an accurate filing system, and ordering journal

subscriptions and books to keep library current.

. Improved communication by keeping the Performance Management sharepoint

site up to date.

Business Development Specialist (Alliance Development Division)

2001 to 2003

. Reviewed and qualified new SAS Alliance applications for partnership

ensuring Market Map alignment and fulfilling other needs expressed by the

field, Worldwide Marketing, and Research & Development.

. Supported, developed, and managed partners in the Southwest, Western, and

Public Sector regions through programmatic support and other forms of

general communication to ensure customer satisfaction.

. Drove new revenue through and with partners to achieve assigned revenue

target and provided accurate and realistic funnel & forecast through

regular management of SSOs.

. Interfaced with regional Business Development Managers and Account

Management teams to track and monitor the success and effectiveness of

Silver Partners.

. Developed effective Business plans to meet objectives of the Alliance

Partner program and implemented SAS' Solution Selling methodologies in

Partner interactions.

Office Administrator (Facilities Division - Contractor)

2000 to 2001

. Provided administrative support for the Design/CAD department of

Facilities for new campus and regional projects; processed invoices;

balanced financial reports at the end of each month; maintained calendars

and coordinated schedules; accessed Microsoft Office to aid in

administrative duties.

. Prepared special projects that required analysis of information,

spreadsheet development, and compiling reports with the use of department

applications such as Facilities Management Systems and Microstation to

generate reports.

. Met with vendors for renovation projects; set up appointments and

escorted guests; took phone messages and/or redirected calls and

responded to routine questions.

Education

. Methodist University - Fayetteville, NC, Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration

. Continuing Education/Courses taken at SAS - Advancing Project Success,

Agile Software Development, Coaching Agile Teams, Rally Training,

Introduction to Sharepoint, Getting Started with SAS Programming

Software, Solution Selling, Essential Facilitation, Interaction skills

for success, Communicating and Listening, Power Talk.

Special Skills and Awards

. Golf Coach for Apex High School 1998 - 2000, All-American in Golf

1988,1989 & 1990; Div. III National Champion in Golf, 1988.

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