Project Manager Management

SHELDON L. WOODSON

515-***-**** ***** Sunset Terrace Clive, IA 50325 *******.*******@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Six Sigma, Senior Project Manager, Leadership Professional

Recognized throughout career for being a responsive and progressive leader with the ability to make

things happen by encouraging and channeling the contributions of others; taking a stand on and

addressing important issues; acting as a catalyst for change and continuous improvement; developing

viable partnerships and networks of people; and interacting with others in a way that gives them

confidence.

Key Strengths

* Adaptability *Analysis *Detailed

*Communication *Collaboration *Judgment

*Learning *Results *Planning & Organizing

*Influence *Leadership *Maturity

Professional Profile

IBM Global Delivery Service Dubuque, Iowa May 2010 –

Present

Project Manager

Dedicated Project Manager supporting the American Express client in the delivery of technical and

business side projects end to end utilizing PMI and IBM World Wide Project Management Methodologies.

1. Leader of project teams in a very dynamic and matrixes resource environment.

2. Mentor for tier-one Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

3. Develop and evaluate project requirements, identify and resolve ambiguities.

4. Recommend technical solutions and gain solution approval from Governance body.

5. Create all documentation including scope statement, project schedule, risk migration plans,

issues log, status reporting, and budget forecasting and management.

6. Participate, collaborate and support IBM technical sales force.

7. Engage on-site, off shore, and virtual resources across the delivery organizations.

8. Manage multiple large and small projects simultaneously.

Paragon IT Professionals Des Moines, Iowa September 2007 – October 2009

Senior Project Manager / Consultant

Contracted to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide project management for multiple applications

and systems supporting Wellmark’s business and Information Systems delivery.

1. Managed large complex projects from initiation to implementation.

2. Trained medical professionals on process improvement tools emphasizing quality.

3. Leveraged relationships to influence standards.

4. Worked closely with third-party vendors and suppliers.

5. Concentration on Data Warehousing and Mainframe system support.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) West Des Moines, Iowa January 2001 – June 2007

Project Manager

1. Concurrently managed 6 client Annual Benefit Enrollments.

2. Provided Year End payrolls, and managed ADP’s capacity capabilities.

3. Contributor to Marketing & Sales promotions and presentations.

Premier Systems Inc. West Des Moines, Iowa May 1998 – December 2000

Project Manager, Manager

1. Developed Project Management Office (PMO)

2. Managed a team of Project Manager, Project Consultants, and IT staff in the conversion and

training for financial software systems and hardware procurement.

3. Chaired Project Review Board.

4. Provided related training for Call Center associates, new employees, and continuing education for

all staff members and specialized ongoing training for client base.

5. Lead client on site implementations.

Education and Community

*Chicago City College *University of Maryland *Adjunct Instructor

*Six Sigma Green Belt *PM Certification (in-progress) *National Diversity Council

*Humane Society Volunteer *Medicare Medicaid PPO/PDP

Full Microsoft Suite: MS Project including on-line, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Sametime and

SharePoint applications.

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