Program/Project Manager

JAMES H. NEMECEK JR.

*********@*****.*** (***) **8-

9122

Auburndale, Florida 33823 www.linkedin.com/pub/jay-

nemecek/2/15a/6a3/

SUMMARY

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER with extensive experience in the management,

implementation and support of technology and business engagements within

diverse Fortune 500 environments and governmental entities. Utilize solid

project management skills, balance multiple priorities, and develop

innovative strategic solutions to continually exceed goal & objective

expectations. Strengths include leadership, flexibility, communication,

organization, problem solving, team building, and self-motivation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning & Leadership Risk & Change Management

Software Customization Projects (SDLC) Infrastructure & Data Center

IT Management Projects

Microsoft Office, Project & VISIO ERP System Upgrades

Outsourcing Engagements Process Design and Improvements

Budgeting and Cost Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft Office, VISIO

Professional, SQL, Crystal Decisions Crystal Reports, BMC Systems Magic

Service Desk and Asset Management System, ITSM Configuration Management &

Incident Management, IBM Lotus Notes 6.5, AT&T Teleconference Services,

KnowledgeLink Document Repository, sPro, Cognos Impromptu Reporting

Utility, Cognos PowerPlay OLAP Utility, Mercury Interactive Test Director &

WinRunner, SAP environments, WEB environments, HTML, Java, Oracle 8i & 9i,

Oracle 9iAS, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Project Central, IBM ReqPro

Requirements Repository, Quest Software TOAD, Centura SqlWindows, Computer

Associates ErWin, Centura SqlBase, Lotus Domino, Report Smith Reporting

Utility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EPIC-PREMIER INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, Lakeland, Florida

2/14 - 11/14

Enterprise Business Analyst

Manage the implementation and maintenance of a proprietary insurance

software solution, providing policy management, claims, accounting and

reporting capabilities to managing general agencies and small insurance

company clients.

. Managed business requirements and system configuration for nationwide

client

. Led system test planning and execution for two(2) regional clients

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Richmond, VA & Tampa, FL

8/09 - 12/13

Manager, Project Management, Events and Programs Execution Office (2010 -

2013)

Performed the management of assigned projects, championed delivery services

to internal customers, enhanced department methodologies and facilitated

process improvements.

. Managed regulatory mandated projects through segmentation, calculation

and distribution activities to ensure ongoing organizational compliance

while maintaining high customer service standards.

. Led digital initiative developments that integrated with current

infrastructure, delivering timely market penetration to enhance

organizational competitiveness.

. Managed program for loss mitigation that integrated ~9M legacy

accounts/data, impacting existing infrastructure and data storage

capacities, while maintaining corporate brand, account management and

customer service expectations.

. Coordinated acquisition and training of third-party contract resources

maintaining internal client expectations.

James Nemecek 804-***-****

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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Richmond, VA & Tampa, FL

Sr. Project Manager, Global Finance Team (2009 - 2010)

Oversaw the transition of global business processes to off-shore financial

services vendor.

. Managed global outsourcing project of 24 internal business processes

utilizing a secure decentralized infrastructure located in India that

reduced departmental operating costs

. Facilitated interaction between retained staff and off-shore teams that

ensured cohesive transition of roles & responsibilities

. Performed change control management and quarterly contract assessments

that monitored third party vendor compliance

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION, Richmond, VA 7/06 -

8/09

Sr. Project Manager, Global Business Services - Program Management Office

Performed the management of assigned projects while championing, mentoring,

maturing and training the organizations Global Business Services [GBS]

Project Lifecycle methodology.

. Managed ERP and DB2 Upgrades for SAP 4.6 & DB2, upgrading existing

infrastructure as required and ensuring organizational compliance with

enforce vendor maintenance agreements.

. Reengineered the ERP functional and business testing methodology for SAP,

reducing time to market for project solutions.

. Led the ERP system transition and business unification project that

consolidated software, infrastructure, hardware and scheduling components

of four(4) consumer packaging facilities into a single operation,

reducing cost and improving output productivity.

. Managed transportation system [TP&E] software customization &

infrastructure/web service upgrade project, ensuring logistical

competitiveness for the organization across the globe

. Oversaw the enterprise information share [Novell] project that provided a

secure infrastructure for global business collaboration.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, Richmond, VA

12/00 - 7/06

Sr. Consultant, Project Management & Quality Assurance (2005 - 2006)

Facilitated delivery quality of twenty (20) data warehouse projects within

enterprise conversion initiative for Capital One Financial Services - Helix

Project Management Office. .

. Assessed project compliance, developed metrics, presented results to

leadership and facilitated corrective actions to drive compliant delivery

of timely solutions

. Facilitated change control, risk/issue mitigation, schedule progression

and phase end reviews that ensured projects delivered required intent

against budget, scope, time and resource baselines

Sr. Project Management Consultant & Site Manager (2000 - 2005)

Managed projects, developed/implemented policies & procedures and ensured

ATS contract met client expectations in execution of statements of work

within Virginia Department of Social Services.

. Led a statewide implementation & transition of a customer help desk and

asset management environment, upgrading existing infrastructure and

service center leveraging the ITIL methodology to support 93 remote

county agencies, delivering defined financial, resource and time measures

. Managed statewide implementation of desktop configuration standardization

& replacement Initiative to, procure, deploy, salvage and support ~10,000

desktop computer configurations

. Developed state specific procurement vehicles, managed vendor

relationships, and negotiated, maintained and monitored exclusive

manufacturer support agreements, providing cost savings and specialized

support opportunities

. Led web development project (Java & Oracle) that enabled more effective

public awareness of Department of Licensing Programs services.

. Oversaw the upgrade of the custom application and support infrastructure

for Division of Licensing Programs remote inspection and enforcement

environment (Solaris & Oracle), enabling enhanced investigative and

corrective action opportunities directly to the community.

James Nemecek 804-***-****

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FIRST HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION 4/98 -

12/00

Sr. Systems Consultant - Project Manager

Responsible for the design, development, implementation and monitoring of

automated systems for Medicaid Rebate and Prescription Prior Authorization

programs for state government health agencies.

. Led the reengineering of the Georgia Medicaid Rebate and Prior

Authorization systems, converting legacy and support environments,

utilizing the SDLC methodology

. Coordinated the reengineering of the Virginia Medicaid Rebate

component of the VaMMIS System

. Managed the New Jersey Prior Authorization system replacement

initiative, delivering a fully functional data center, infrastructure,

customized software application and data environment with 48 hour

redundant power back-up capabilities, coordinating internal & external

resources within the contractual guidelines required by the statement

of work (SOW)..

COLONY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

7/96 - 4/98

Project Manager

Responsible for the coordination of internal staff and third party

resources in the enhancement and replacement of insurance company automated

systems.

. Project Lead on the corporate strategic technology development project

. Project Manager for the Year 2000 Challenge project

. Project Lead on the commercial insurance submission automation project

MARKEL CORPORATION 5/88

- 7/96

Markel Insurance Company

Sr. Business Analyst (1992 - 1996)

Responsible for providing proactive and innovative solutions to improve the

productivity of revenue generating business units through efficient and

effective modifications and enhancements of automated insurance systems.

. Lead analyst in the reengineering of an automated property and

casualty insurance policy and claim management system, responsible for

the functional analysis and design of a client/server insurance policy

management, production and reporting system

. Analysis, design, code development and implementation of an Executive

Information System to provide decision support for internal business

units

. Administrative management, task planning and assignment, analysis,

design and technical specification development for post implementation

system modifications and enhancements

. Conducted user interviews, documented functionality requirements,

created technical specifications and user interface prototypes and

coordinated development resources

. Coordinated historical data conversion

. Coordinated third party resources and vendor activity for General

Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets

software support and maintenance

MARKEL CORPORATION

Essex Insurance Company

Information Systems Manager (1988 - 1992)

Accountable for providing responsive and effective automated solutions to

insurance underwriting, claims and support entities.

. Developed and implemented department mission statement, business plan

and budget

. Managed the enhancement and maintenance of automated insurance

processing systems

. Third party vendor management

. Acquisition and maintenance of computer hardware and software.

. Corporate task force for strategic technology solutions

. RFP development and vendor selection

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Information Systems Management

Bachelor of Science; Business Administration, Specialization Finance

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA

Third Party Management, Risk & Issues Management, Introduction to Agile,

Lessons Learned & Root Cause Analysis, Cultural Awareness Training - India,

Capital One University - Glen Allen, VA

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