Teri Berger

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Summary of Professional Experience

Project Management professional with 15 years of progressive experience

initiating, planning and implementing technical and strategic solutions

using established project framework. Demonstrated ability to manage and

deliver projects that translate user needs into technical solutions. Proven

track record troubleshooting and designing system improvements. Strong

problem solving, analytical, and communications skills.

Project Management Building Positive Teams Strong Communication Skills

Team-Leadership Client Management Business Analysis

Professional Experience

Providence Health Systems (7/2010 - 3/2011)

Project Manager

Manage the delivery of business solutions and associated services in

support of the Regional Human Resources business objectives and on-going

operations. This includes systems and project planning, estimating,

execution and implementation and on-going support. On-going projects

include:

. Lead HR integration team responsible for Integrating hospital

acquisitions into the

Providence environment

. Leading effort to roll-out a Performance & Succession Management

tool

. Developing a organizational project prioritization model

. Regional Project Manager for Applicant Tracking Tool

Neutrogena Corp. ( 2/2008 -11/2008)

Project Manager /Technical Assurance Group

Worked closely with the cross-functional groups such as Finance, Technical

Assurance, Marketing, Procurement, and Planning to support company cost

reduction initiatives.

. Managed cost reduction initiatives with projected total savings of $2M

. Communicated project status and elevated issues to Management for

timely decisions

. Collaborated with product engineers, Supply Chain staff and Operations

Planners to achieve successful launches of reformulated products

. Developed project plans and monitored progress to achieve the cost

targets and meet project deadlines

. Ensure milestone completion to achieve launch date commitments

. Monitor and communicate information regarding gross profits to ensure

achievement of cost targets

AMGEN INC. (12/1999-9/2007)

Project Manager /Manufacturing Operations & Information Services

Managed operational aspects of projects of technical and/or strategic

nature across multiple organizations and sites. Served as liaison between

the project team, project sponsor(s), project executive steering committee,

Project Management Office and organization. Pursued project objectives

within established project framework to achieve results.

. Managed all aspects of project management, including schedule and

budget adherence, scope control, resource management, tracking and

reporting risk management, issue resolution, change management and

training development.

. Developed project plans including work breakdown structure (WBS),

monitored timelines and budgets, resulting in on time and within

budget project completion.

. Managed projects of various sizes for Training & Development,

Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources and

Law departments, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

. Led project stakeholders and team resources in the development of

project scope, creating clear project vision statements.

. Tracked project deliverables/milestones according to project plan;

adjusted plan as needed based on internal planning meetings using

Microsoft Project.

. Developed and delivered project status presentations for executive

management, providing updates, escalating issues, presenting

information for decisions and attaining agreements on

recommendations.

. Provided proactive problem resolution through the use of rigorous

communication tools such as project meetings, project updates, and

follow-ups.

. Effectively managed client expectations demonstrating sound

business judgment.

. Demonstrated ability to work with others, building strong teams to

accomplish common goals. Partnered with clients to review business

cases, determining ROI, developing budgets, documenting business

processes, performing gap analysis and documenting requirements.

. Demonstrated ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines.

. Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, cGMP and regulatory and

validation principles.

DATASTUDY INC. (1998 - 1999)

Application Software Consultant

Provided guidance in the evaluation and implementation of PeopleSoft

software for external clients.

. Provided expert guidance in the evaluation and implementation of

PeopleSoft v. 7.5 ERP software for various external clients.

. Performed project management, business analysis, product function

analysis, high level design of customization, configuring code setup,

specifying data conversion and interface requirements, conducting end

user training sessions, creating system design documentation.

AMERICAN RED CROSS - Los Angeles Chapter (1987 - 1998)

Manager, Information Systems Department

. Supported I.S. technical needs for 200+ end users; managed the

budget, procurement and installation of all hardware, software,

Internet, and telecommunication services.

. Implemented various software systems including a HR system,

financial development system, & contact management system for sales

personnel.

Education

BA, Psychology, California State University.

U.C.L.A. Attorney Assistant Training Program, Litigation Certificate

Certifications/ Associations

PMP Certification, Project Management Institute

CPhT Certificate of Pharmacy Technician- course work completed

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