Project Manager Management

SUMERA RIAZ

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S U M E R A R I A Z@Y M A I L . C O M

P L A N O, T X 75024

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P r o j e c t M a n a ge r

Self-motivated business leader wi th over seven years of experience in Project Management and six years in real estate finance (residential &

commercial). Innovative and creative with a positive, can-do atti tude. Effective management of mat rix based, cross-functional teams who

collaborate as a focused unit to achieve strategic business goals. Culturally sensitive, effective communicator and negotiator. Expertise in

developing effective project plans, providing guidance in simplifying complex sub-projects to work package levels, managing project execution with

a b ig picture focus to ensure successful project completions. Core competencies include:

PROFESS IONAL EXPER I E NCE:

M ULT I-FACETED

TH E CAPSTONE GROUP, LLC

PROJECT MANAGER ~ 09 /09-PRESENT

Develop and manage full project life cycles in Infrastructure Management. Responsible for driving teams to timely and wi thin budget project

completions. Define and maintain project phases, deliverables, milestones and util ize best practice to manage stakeholders’ expectations. Cross-

funtional team comprised of business analysts, developers, architects, test managers, and compliance. Apply SOW and Change Orders as needed

t o analyze and resolve issues in vendor/distributor contract leases, negotiations and procurements. Lead teams in development, test, pre-

production, production environments. Establish and maintain business partnerships with asset retention & disposition, property preservation,

f i re and life safety, security, local and state code compliance officers.

G MAC M ORTGAGE

RISK A SSET M ANAGER ~ 05 /07-09 /09

Responsible for monitoring federal modification and foreclosure prevention programs (HAMP) for Fannie Mae policy changes and assisted in the

b usiness procedural efforts to update the current internal control environment. Maintained a deep understanding of key regulatory requirements

a nd rules. Tracked li tigation t rends to gain insight on current and upcoming issues that may initiate an active claim and prepared accordingly,

t his reduced the overall cost of li tigation.

• Identified r isks, r isk probabili ty and impact. Developed mi tigation strategies and response plans to eliminate business r isks

( Loan modifications, Short sales, Deed in Lieu of foreclosure).

• Defined project scope, goals and deliverables in support of the business goals and in collaboration wi th senior management

a nd stakeholders.

• Built consensus for strategy / solution design and developed full-scale project plans and associated communications

documents.

• Effectively communicated project expectations and success cri teria to team members and stakeholders and proactively

managed changes in project scope and delivery.

• Developed and delivered progress reports, proposals requirements documents and presentation; liaising with project

s takeholders on an ongoing basis.

• In conjunction with functional project leads, estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

Together with other managers, assured the appropriate resources are assigned to critical project ini tiatives.

• Delegated and assigned tasks and responsibili ties to appropriate personnel.

• Planned, scheduled and tracked project milestones and deliverables; managed project dependencies and critical path.

• Coached, motivated and supervised staff assigned to the project and in fluenced them to take positive action and accountability

for their assigned work.

IPM

PROJECT MANAGER ~ 01 /04-05 /07

Directed a team of diverse professionals in finance, IT, marketing and publishing solutions. Managed and developed detailed plans, ensured

p rojects progressed on schedule, within budget and met quality objectives. Ensured customer and stakeholder expectations were met. Lead

p roblem resolution efforts associated with all aspects of solutions like the development of requirements, scope and integration.

WASH INGTON M U T UAL B ANK

U NDERWRIT ING M ANAGER ~ 10 /00-12 /03

Reviewed and evaluated information on a potential Mortgagor to determine if buyer, property, and loan conditions met company standards.

E valuated acceptability of the loan to investors and analyzed ti tle policies for accurate lien status and possible ti tle deficiencies. Reviewed and

cleared data exceptions, stipulated and cleared compliance regulation exceptions.

• Managed a team of underwri ters. Motivated team to optimum performance through recognition, open-door policy, regularly scheduled

t eam meetings and one-on-ones.

• Identified and resolved performance issues through mentoring, coaching to improve performance, clearly setting expectations and

t aking fur ther disciplinary action if necessary.

ED UCAT ION & AFF I L IAT IONS:

P MP – currently in preparation for testing in August 2010

Biblical Studies concentration in Counseling – Calvary Chapel Bible College 2000

Member, Project Management Institute 2010

Member, American Association of Notaries -Texas Public Notary 2005

R E FERE NCES :

Available upon request.

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