Project Manager

Ciara Weathers

**** **** ****** **** *** L**** Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

(601) 720- 3715 **************@*******.***

SUMMARY

Project/Program Management professional with 5 years of experience in co-leading/leading projects through

valuable project management processes. Possess the necessary leadership, communication, and analytical skills that are

necessary for the successful completion of projects. Ability to work well with teams to drive positive results.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Minor in Information Systems

August 2012

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS Major G.P.A. 3.7 / 4.0

Master of Secondary Education (M.S.)

Minor: English

August 2012

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS Major G.P.A. 3.83 / 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.)

Minor: English

May 2010

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS Major G.P.A. 3.13 / 4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Analyst Program Manager (Contract)

Beckman Coulter, Inc. / Danaher Corporation, Miami, FL 33196

June 2012 –

• Co-Lead and Lead cross functional teams to accomplish project tasks and solve issues

• Develop and maintain project schedules

• Track project milestones and deliverables

• Conduct and lead team meetings related to the completion of projects

• Responsible for follow-ups during completion of projects

• Work in team-oriented environments

• Assist in development and implementation of lean/virtual tools for project tracking and management

• Serve as the liaison between Functional Managers and other Program Managers to effectively and efficiently track

resources across different projects

• Maintain and support program website, War Rooms, or SharePoint when needed

• Use Project Management tools for project reporting

• Apply project management processes in a value added manner

• Work effectively with supervisor and team members at remote locations (internationally)

• Lead corrective actions and new development projects

• Manage multiple projects and provided support for the requirements of projects

• Monitor the program plan and keep track of information within the specific projects

• Communicate with Upper Management (Functional Managers, Directors, Group Managers,etc.)

Associate Project Manager

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762

August 2009- May 2012

• Researched different topics and recorded the results into programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and

Microsoft Publisher

• Created databases in Microsoft Excel for different research projects

• Used Microsoft Access to develop tables, forms, queries, and reports for research purposes

• Collected, organized, and analyzed data from various resources

• Aided in website updates and cleaned the hard drives of computers

• Aided in website development of department and supporting organizations

• Worked with appropriate personnel to allocate personnel time to project tasks and to track progress of their work

• Prepared graphs, charts, and analyzed documents to show department improvements

• Assisted with locating external help for the department

• Met with project team(s) regularly to review project deliverables and deadlines

• Served as the liaison between the business units, technology teams, and support teams

• Led small to medium departmental projects

• Ensured that projects were delivered on time and under budget

• Tracked project milestones and deliverables

• Created plans and managed resources

Junior Business Analyst

Crowning Touch, Macon, MS 39341

June 2007- August 2009

• Analyzed, documented, and recognized opportunities for improvement

• Interacted with a small user group to solve business issues and answer functional questions

• Responsible for daily/weekly reports and process

• Periodically trained end-users on existing and new functionality

• Worked closely with the Help Desk on various system issues

• Worked with retail support contacts to resolve technical issues

• Performed internal security audits on a bi-weekly basis and after termination of employees

• Served as liaison between the business units, technology teams, and support teams

• Analyzed and evaluated the business needs of organization

• Supported Project Managers by updating project plans

• Translated business requirements from clients into technical specifications

SKILLS

• Experience with Dreamweaver CS and Microsoft Publisher

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook,

SharePoint, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Project

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, WebEx, Lotus Notes, and Net Waiting

• Experience in using different Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista,

Microsoft Windows 7)

• Knowledge of SQL and SDLC

• Effective organization, communication, and leadership skills

• Involvement in developing successful strategic marketing plans that influenced the growth of Mossy Oak’s

product and brand

• Experience in the execution of information technology security audits to review the risks, threats, and

vulnerabilities of a company

• Performed an IT Audit for Gulf States Manufacturers, a NUCOR company

• Experience in Consulting

• Project Management Training (Kepner-Tregoe Project Management Training)

• Experience in Project Management reporting tools (Dashboards, Excel, etc.)

• Experience with Data Management Systems (Coulter Product Data Management (CPDM) and Enterprise

Document Management System (EDMS))

• Used Meeting Planner to schedule meetings with people in multiple time zones

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