Sara E Tipton

**** ********* **. . **** ******, NC 27587 . 919-***-**** .

abj360@r.postjobfree.com

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Project manager/Information manager/Planner/business analyst/Personal chef

Talented and accomplished IT management professional, with over 11 years

experience in providing IT project management and analytical services to a

wide range of companies, including many international projects and complex

matrix organizations. Proven ability to direct technical and business

teams, coordinate consultants, and manage projects. Experienced in leading

development and implementation of technology systems. Adept at directing

product launches, business development efforts, application design, content

management, training, and business integration. Expertise in complete

project management, from conceptualization and requirements determination

to final testing and implementation. Able to administer budgets, provide

support for sales groups, and develop outside partnerships. Outstanding

presentation, leadership, and communication skills. A talented and

creative personal chef specializing in customized full meal preparation and

a graduate of the Culinary Business Academy.

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Core competencies

. Project Management . Business Analysis .

System Management

. Small and Large Scale Training . Microsoft Technologies .

Effective Communications

. Business Process Consulting . Team Development . Lean

Sigma Advocate

. Full Meal Preparation . Dinner Parties . Cooking

Classes and Demos

Professional Experience

Set2Cook4U, Wake Forest, NC April 2009 - current

Chef and Owner

. Graduate of the Culinary Business Academy specializing in customized full

meal preparation, dinner parties and cooking classes and demos.

ThoughtBridge/Corus360 Inc., Atlanta/Raleigh, NC April 2008 - April 2009

Project Manager, specializing in Microsoft Technologies

. Coordinated the efforts and lead a team of elite system architects and

developers responsible for the development of Microsoft SharePoint

projects and .NET projects that had revenue that totaled over $2 million

in license and services in 2008.

. Worked closely with our customer's business and technology groups to

identify best methods for promoting/implementing new products and

services. Formulate best practices, detail usage strategies, and provide

training materials and quick reference guides or manuals.

. Led teams to achieve 25+ successful project launches, steering several

projects into production roll-out, on time and on budget. Guided teams

of 6-30 members from various business departments and worked jointly with

management personnel to address issues.

. Reduced implementation timelines 35%, and lowered implementation costs

40% by utilizing our developers in Costa Rica that had a lower billing

rate.

. Leveraged negotiation and communication skills to guide project teams

across 3 different site locations, deploying several different website

layouts within a 2-month period. This included Korea.

. Developed comprehensive training programs and communication plans and

packages for our client roll-outs. Worked closely with client training

groups and corporate communication specialists in developing the

customized packages.

. Guided multiple domestic and global regions in developing portal

readiness plans to address resource skill shortages and project capacity

constraints. Authored portal implementation processes for inclusion in

company's implementation methodology.

GlaxoSmithKline/GlaxoWellcome., RTP, NC 1997 -2008

Project Management Information Planner/Analyst, specializing in Project

Management systems and Business support; planner and analyst for drug

development projects and programs

. In corporation with IT and senior management and project managers

launched and implemented four new systems according to business

requirements that are crucial for drug development at GSK.

. Trained users on the new systems and processes to ensure seamless

transfer of all drug development data. Created all supporting

documentation for our IT HelpDesk to support these systems globally and

for users.

. Developed and managed all three Intranet-based web sites for Project

Management. These played a key role in ensuring that the organization was

well informed and had access to project information in a user-friendly

interface.

. Developed and maintained the system and business processes for all

Internal websites and developed new content as needed, such as a new

employee Induction section.

. Established methodologies for data acquisition/analysis for the use by

Senior Management in resource and portfolio review.

. Ensured data quality and transparency of data to GSK

. Known as the "go-to" person for all project and portfolio information

. Developed User Testing scripts for validation in all our project

management applications

. Planned and executed Project Management Communication Forums and RTP Hot

Topics that provided Project and Portfolio Management with current

processes and any developmental tools that they required.

. Provision of demonstrations/written materials such as Records Retention

Plan and manuals for Records Implantation Day (RID) and R&D Value Booklet

for the Executive Committee.

. Key role in the implementation of key business processes such as High

Level Plan and enhancements to project management systems and provided

training, training materials and user/system support.

. Trained, supplied guidelines and help/quick reference guides to users on

all our new software applications and web applications.

. Proven ability to communicate highly technical information to non-

technical customers such as the Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)

staff and management team through formal presentations and compiled

technical documentation.

. Developed educational presentations for effectively communicating

technical concepts to PPM and R&D matrix regarding Project 98 and our

project management software.

. Worked directly with project teams and higher management to communicate

how best to utilize our project management systems and processes

. Communicated and deciphered project information in several formats

(survey, Excel, and PowerPoint) for different customers

. Created websites as a key communication vehicle

Tipton Builders, Greenville, NC 1990 - 1997 (not consecutively)

Builder Representative/Office Manager

Office Depot, Greenville, NC 1994 - 1997

Business Service Center Manager and Corporate Trainer

Education and Certifications

Attended East Carolina University in Greenville, NC - Construction

Management and Interior Design

Graduated from Culinary Business Academy, Atlanta GA - certified Personal

Chef

Member of the United States Personal Chef Association

PM Forum member, RTP NC; Extensive Project Management training; Lean Sigma

Advocate; Effective Business Communications; Microsoft Technologies

including SharePoint; Critical Path; Risk Management; Chairing Effective

Meetings; Presentation Skills and Working with Global Teams

Technical Skills

Windows, MS SharePoint, MS Office, Project, Visio, Access, Publisher, CRM,

Open Air, Homesite, Omniture SiteCatalyst, Lotus Notes, Domino, PlumTree,

Graphic programs, PhotoShop (immediate user), Image Composer

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