Project Manager Management

TASHA VANDER MEER-FELLOWS

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Specialist in project management with a broad-based record of progressive success in project orchestration, support,

and operational process analysis. Strong technical experience and exceptional leadership skills managing a wide array

of scenarios including overseeing full-project software integrations. A trusted and respected leader, with a talent for

energizing teams toward top-level performance. Leverages a wide range of talents in information technology and

PMO methodologies, infusing new ideas for effective results.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

KEY

Project Management • PMO Methodologies • Project Planning • Project Life Cycle • Vendor Resources

Scheduling and Budgeting • Standards and Regulatory Compliance • Database Management

Pilot Plan Development • Database Migration • SDLC • Risk Mitigation • Team Leadership

Offshore Resource Management • Business Analysis • Strategic Partner Relations • Contract Negotiations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Washington Mutual Bank, Seattle, WA 2006 – 2009

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER (CORPORATE GROUPS TECHNOLOGY) 2007 – 2009

Administered formal PMO methodologies, managed technical and business teams, and assessed customers to redefine

business requirements for fulfilling their needs. Orchestrated the migration of 10 Oracle databases to an AIX utility

computing framework in order to update a back office application that provided automation and standardization for

financial reconciliations. Upgraded a back office financial controls management application that reduced time and

resource costs associated with ongoing financial reporting regulation compliance. Aided in migrating Oracle databases

to an AIX framework and redeveloping the project schedule and planning documentation to re-baseline the project.

Planned and managed throughout the full SDLC of a project to replace disparate customer systems (for planning,

sourcing and managing collateral to support bank funding) by migrating the access database to SQL 2000, which

provided customers with a reliable single production environment that incorporated disaster recovery capabilities.

Key highlights

• Employed relationship-building expertise to develop constructive and cooperative communications between teams,

resulting in a more cognizant group ready to function and complete projects on time and within budget.

• Successfully delivered one project and three major deliverables of a larger project; received recognition from

project owner and team members.

• Streamlined the project schedule to utilize a phased approach for migrating each of the 10 databases, enabling

improved budgeting.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER (RETAIL BANK UNIVERSITY) 2006 – 2007

Oversaw management of cross-functional technical and non-technical project teams and vendors. Collaborated with

business owners to develop pilot and implementation plans such as online training modules for branch staff.

Maintained meticulous project documentation. Conducted meetings with executive sponsors and business owners to

provide project updates, verify class content, track changes, identify risks, and review associated mitigation strategies.

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Key highlights

• Developed cutting-edge interactive online training modules, components, and materials for distribution to 400

new senior sales staff and executives, substantially improving interactions with customers.

• Resolved any conflicting project priorities and escalation of technical issues.

Electronic Evidence Discovery, Inc, Kirkland, WA 2005 – 2006

A pioneer in litigation hosting technology and eDiscovery services offering straightforward, client-focused technological solutions.

PROJECT MANAGER

Served as the primary client contact for corporate level law firms involved in high stakes litigation. Started by assisting

the coordination of tasks on multiple projects in support of several project managers located in local and satellite

offices. Designed and implemented a successful task management process. Promoted to managing projects from

inception to conclusion, overseeing project planning, scoping, scheduling, and the completion of all deliverables.

Organized internal and external project launch meetings and collaborated with internal groups to procure resources

needed to provide deliverables within allotted schedules. Configured proprietary software to fulfill client needs.

Key highlights

• Rescued an important client relationship through establishing trust and improved communications, resulting in a

delighted client at project completion.

• Created a method for reliably tracking tasks for multiple projects, resulting in greater accountability for staff

members performing the work. These efforts resulted in error reduction, enhanced communication, and diminished

project failures.

Yarmuth Wilsdon Calfo PLLC, Seattle, WA 2000 – 2005

A firm of dedicated trial lawyers providing trial and appellate work, arbitrations and mediations, and counsel and advice.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR & PROJECT LEAD

Designed and implemented a database to track demographics, case status, and other legal information for industry

giant, DirectTV. Conducted internal training sessions during the transition to more stable data structures, and led

project staff through entire lifecycle. Planned the successful transition of existing data to modern, more stable data

structures.

Key highlights

• Co-led the development of a pioneering anti-piracy database project that resulted in the recovery of billions of

dollars in losses. This database was adopted as an industry standard, and landed the Motion Picture Association of

America (MPAA) as a valued client.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL

Provides expertise in IT Project Management, process improvement and general office support to the Providence

Intervention Center for Assault & Abuse (2000-Present)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology, Minor in Medical History and Ethics

University Of Washington, Seattle, WA

Project Management Certificate

Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA

Additional coursework in database administration: Advanced MS Access 2000 and SQL 2002

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