Project Manager Management

Corrie J. Sigler

*** ********** ***** ? Madison, MS 39110

Cell: 601-***-****

abl35e@r.postjobfree.com

Results-driven professional with effective skills in directing full cycles

for complex, initiatives. Proven ability to deliver productivity, and

quality through well-managed teams. Particularly strong in staff

development, including training, coaching, and evaluation.

Core Competencies Include:

Staff Training & Development ? Multi-Site Programs ? Client Relations &

Negotiations ? Quality Assurance ? Budget and Financial Management ?

Performance Management ? HR Functions/Issues

** Nominated SAKS Employee Service Award, 2007 **

** Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. 2001 -

2002 **

** Council for Advancement and Support of Education Awards Judge 2000 -

2001 **

** State of Mississippi Intelligence Officer 1996 - 1999 **

** Certified Novell Administrator ID# 9582026 **

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Center for Pregnancy Choices, Jackson, MS 9/2009-6/2010

Volunteer

. Created policy and procedure for all areas of the organization.

. Improved client intake process as well as volunteer management.

Samarion, Jackson, MS 5/2008-8/2009

Director, Information Technology

. Reorganized the Department into functional areas, created new job

descriptions, implemented hiring processes to include review period.

. Created Design and Requirement documentation for the SamarionSolution

breaking the application down into pieces. Implemented a requirement

review and approval process.

. Implemented build process and versioning methodology utilizing

SourceSafe then moving to Subversion.

. Created project timeline and WBS based upon approved requirements.

. Taught existing QA Team how to write test cases. Created Sharepoint

site that was used for defect tracking, enhancement management,

scheduling and documentation management.

. Authored product implementation plan which included training and

support.

. Manage a team of 13 working with .NET, .NETCF, C#, C/C++, VS

2005/2008, Windows Mobile, TSQL/stored procedures, WCF services,

ASP.Net, LINQ, LEAD Tools, Sharepoint, Subversion.

Saks Incorporated, Jackson, MS 4/2004-4/2008

Project Manager

. Managed internal development teams and contracted vendors for the

implementation and support of merchandise planning, replenishment,

forecasting and aging systems.

. Programs included the implementation of 10 million dollars in capital

projects including new systems for inventory aging, forecasting, and

replenishment.

. Responsible for the development of staff work plans including support

and development tasks, managing deadlines and the coordination of my

project team and sub-team activities. Responsible for assisting

corporate management information office with defining and documenting

requirements and setting project scope. Responsible for managing all

project communication and artifacts to support SDLC review.

. Responsible for communicating project vision, status, and risk

concerns to Vice President and CIO levels. Actively involved in the

creation of upper management summary report design and creation.

. Tools utilized were MS Project, Clarity, Workbench and Sharepoint.

Mississippi Military Department, Jackson, MS 06/2003 - 04/2004

Business Information Systems Specialist

. Provided management and technical assistance in the input,

manipulation and interpretation of data utilized in the development

and maintenance of the statewide Real Property Master Plan,

Geographical Information System and web based Facilities Management

Office using ESRI's ArcView 8.1.

. Developed and established links with National Guard Bureau and

Department of the Army databases.

. Consulted with departments to analyze technology needs and problems;

follow a structured process, set up requirement gathering sessions,

define problems, determine needs capabilities.

. Performed system analysis; developed and maintained logical data

models; maintain data repositories, including design and development

of applications for maintaining and reviewing data repository

information.

. Conducted needs assessment and analysis for client, office or division

within the Facilities Management Office.

. Evaluated new web based services and products for system expansion and

simplification.

. Created project plan, change control methodology, installation plan,

and version control methodology.

Photon Industries, Stennis Space Center, MS 01/2003 - 04/2003

Technical Writer

. Contracted to manage the creation of system documentation for the

Hypervisual Image Analyzer in preparation for product use by NASA.

Hypervisual Image Analyzer, a GUI-based software package, allows the

conversion of scanned images obtained from the hyperspectral imaging

sensors into a single image format that contains spatial and spectral

information for every picture element in the image.

. Managed the successful implementation of document production

procedures and delivery of documentation artifacts.

SmartSynch, Jackson, MS 01/2001 - 12/2002

Corporate Project Manager

. Served as product manager for hardware development area of the

SmartMeter product, which encompassed working closely with meter

manufacturers, both internal and external firmware designers and

developers, and meter integrators to ensure products were defect free,

passed all FCC testing, and met all ANSI standards.

. Authored and implemented change control procedures that allowed both

software and firmware development teams to more accurately manage

point releases and defect tracking.

. Volunteered to create and integrate on-line help into the Transaction

management System (TMS) application utilizing RoboHelp software to

ensure the project was completed on time.

. Member IEEE.

Moonlight Media/Vention, Jackson, MS 04/1999 - 12/2001

Senior Project Manager

. Implemented sound application development practices based on the

Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) Capability Maturity Model

including project planning, requirements management, project tracking

and oversight, configuration management, quality assurance and

contract management.

. Responsible for creating and implementing ethical hiring practices and

building a top-notch staff.

. Personally managed the following software development projects:

o Millsaps College - 6 member team - Architected eMillsaps board

of trustees proposal that encompassed a UNIX/open source

solution including on-line enrollment, course scheduling,

advisor tools, on-line classrooms, dorm room planning, alumni e-

giving, personal scheduler, on-line cafeteria menus, campus

calendars, interactive library and bookstore, on-line car

registration and traffic violation application. Also provided

XML site creation template to allow the current Millsaps staff

to easily build a robust web site.

o NSA - 5 member team - Designed and developed on-line order

processing/inventory control system which included contact

information management, account reporting, and literature

distribution. It also provided training materials including

streaming video and had multi-lingual support for those

distributors that were in other countries. This solution was

Linux/open source with integration to PIC/DG-UX legacy system.

o Ergon - 5 member team - Developed corporate-wide intranet

solution utilizing NT/Coldfusion.

o First Chemical Corporation - 3 member team - Designed and

developed NT/Lotus Notes based solution that allowed First

Chemical's staff to easily manipulate site content via

databases.

o Horne CPA - 3 member team - Designed and developed NT/Lotus

Notes based solution that allowed Horne's staff to easily

manipulate site content via databases.

o Mississippi Diversified - 25 member team - Developed intranet

application that allowed subscribing members to view automotive

parts databases and confirm prices for repairs. This project was

implemented using an NT/Oracle solution and UML practices.

o Chemfirst, Inc. - 3 member team - Designed and developed

NT/Lotus Notes based solution that allowed Chemfirst's staff to

easily manipulate site content via databases.

o Stuart C. Irby - 6 member team - Developed a contract and

inventory management intranet solution using NT/IIS/SQL.

o EKC Technologies - 2 member team - Designed and developed

NT/Lotus Notes based solution that allowed EKC's staff to easily

manipulate site content via databases.

o Mueller Industries - 4 member team - Developed extranet with

database feed of Mueller's existing inventory system to allow

customers to place and track orders on-line. This was a

UNIX/Linux/Apache/MySQL solution with integration to AS400 DB2

legacy system.

o Mark Frascogna's WOW - 4 member team - Designed e-business

prototype that encompassed full length music videos, movie

trailers, fashion shows, audio books on-line, with the ability

to purchase CD's and other items. This project utilized a

UNIX/Real Networks solution.

*IT management experience 1989-1999. Details and references available upon

request.

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