Aaron P. Barker
***** ******* ****, ***** ****** UT 84095 ? 801-***-**** ?
abl9y1@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Project Management professional with solid demonstrated experience in
leadership, communication, Relationship Management, and process
improvement. Highly-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects
and meet deadlines. Strong work ethic combined with a commitment to
excellence in all projects undertaken. Team player, working both
strategically and tactically with colleagues, clients, and senior staff in
accomplishing objectives. Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
Technically savvy and proficient. Areas of strength include
Project Management Client Relationship
Management
Leadership Analysis
Plan Implementation / Design Presentation
Communication Goal Achievement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP), Salt Lake City, UT 2001 - 2010
Service Delivery Manager 2007 - 2010
Managed daily Benefit Administration activities of functional team members
to ensure delivery of optimal service, client satisfaction, retention, and
profitability. Tracked multiple projects across 8 functional groups.
Managed relationships for multi-million dollar, high-complexity National
Accounts. Built rapport, provided scope change control, assisted with
contract extensions / RFPs, etc. Maintained scope changes, provided bids
for additional client services. Identified and negotiated up-sell
opportunities.
. Provided continual internal communications that enhanced the
organization's effectiveness in dealing with critical issues
. Provided support to clients in the form of solution design, requirement
definition, and benefit business rules to ensure overall service process
used in ongoing support
. Communicated regularly with client both remotely and on-site to ensure
service satisfaction through team performance evaluation - For example,
improved client satisfaction score by 60% (from 22.5% to 82.5%)
Associate Project Specialist, Project Office Team 2006 - 2007
Deliver value-added special project services to clients (internal /
external) for non-standard, complex and time-consuming services, including
but not limited to: department projects, process improvement and
standardization, coordination of product releases and release testing,
management defined reporting, customized training and / or training
materials, miscellaneous consultative services and / or special projects.
. Documented work flow and developed strategies to comply with SAS-70 and
SOX regulations
. Worked with flight-risk clients to improve service levels and obtain
contract extensions
Compliance Auditor, Quality Assurance 2005 - 2006
Responsible for ensuring quality and integrity of data passing through ADP
Enterprise benefits administration platform across 6 high-profile clients.
. Developed and assisted in implementation of Quality Assurance practices
and documentation, reducing ongoing errors by 83% and aligning disparate
processes
. Supervised compliance with outlined processes and procedures ensuring
adherence and efficacy of aligned processes
Benefits Representative 2004 - 2005
Responsible for monitoring client issues, tracking trends, suggesting
implementations and processing data for clients.
. Reduced case load for high-profile client by 50% in one month, by 93% in
six months through root-cause analysis
. Trained new associates - Successfully mentored large number of associates
due to consolidation of offices
COBRA Analyst 2001 - 2004
Key role in systematization and streamlining of COBRA manual processes for
multiple clients. Full responsibility for ensuring quality of COBRA
activity for all Enterprise clients in Salt Lake City region. Served as
trainer and resource for Account Specialists.
. Identified and assisted in implementation of system improvements,
eliminating workload by 20 hours per week
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
BA, Psychology, Business Minor, University of Utah, 2006: Dean's List,
Honors Program, International Music Competitor
DDI Targeted Selection Certified, PMP Certification (Expected July 2010)