Project Manager Management
Resume:
STEPHANIE WILLIAMSON
913-***-**** Shawnee, KS 66226
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT * PROJECT MANAGEMENT * BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Performance-driven professional with expertise in on-time delivery of best
in class technology initiatives, project management best practices and the
software development lifecycle (SDLC). Diverse B2C and B2B project
leadership in both agency and corporate environments. Known for exceptional
ability to deliver results by mobilizing support and building internal and
external relationships to consistently execute above expectations. Proven
experience aligning business strategies with technology solutions and
leading them to successful implementation.
. ECommerce applications
. Portals
. Enterprise systems
. Websites and applications
. Social media applications
. Online rich media
. Online acquisition and loyalty programs
. Viral and learning videos
. Email campaigns and systems
. Web conferencing
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Led product development engineering team for technology start-up
company. Served as liaison for product management, billing, operations
and sales to ensure information needed from team was provided in a
timely and well communicated manner to get the services launched to
market on time, under budget.
. Championed a user-friendly branded portal where customers could not
only access all of their applications with a single sign-on, but also
with value added portlets such as weather, MapQuest, news and stock
information by directing the efforts of multiple teams from
engineering, product marketing, design agency, product vendors,
customer care and sales.
. Spearheaded the development of effective processes and continuous
process improvement that allowed the company to grow in staff, clients
and revenue by leading a team of functional experts that created a
process for a start-up interactive company of 10 that evolved into a
staff of 80.
. Pioneered the first version of PartnerNet, a robust online critical
business communication tool designed for one of the world's largest
franchise systems allowing for improved internal communications,
eLearning and more accurate tracking of sales data.
. Orchestrated the development of an eCommerce site using organization,
collaboration, risk management and leadership to deliver on time and
ensure that AT&T's acquisition requirement of this regional carrier
would be met.
. Managed creative, information architecture and complete life cycle
development of a new website designed to reposition the brand strategy
of an organization formed by four mergers by seeking input from key
stakeholders and executive management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BARKLEY - Kansas City, Missouri 2005 -
2010
VP Project Management/ Sr. Project Manager
. Led project management team and actively managed web based technology
projects based on various programming languages and technologies
including Java, JavaScript, .NET, HTML, DHTML, PHP, Flash, Ruby on
Rails, Drupal, Joomla, ExactTarget and Active Directory.
. Led multi-discipline project teams of interactive designers,
copywriters, user experience architects, technical architects,
developers and quality assurance specialists for interactive agency
projects.
. Managed scope, schedule, budget, resources, issues, change control,
risks, customer/project team coordination and quality control for both
enterprise and customer interactive projects.
. Elicited and managed product requirements throughout project
lifecycle.
. Guided Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Utilized Waterfall,
Rapid Application Development (RAD) and Iterative methodologies.
. Developed and conducted project management and Marketing Resource
Management (MRM) system training for the agency.
DIGITAL EVERGREEN - Kansas City, Missouri 2000 -
2005
Director of Project Management/Sr. Project Manager
. Developed and led project management team of 8 members.
. Actively managed custom web based technology projects based on various
programming languages and technologies including Java, JavaScript,
.NET, HTML, DHTML, PHP, Flash, Ruby on Rails, ExactTarget and LDAP.
. Led high performing multi-discipline project teams of designers,
copywriters, user experience architects, developers and quality
assurance specialists.
. Managed scope, schedule, budget, resources, issues, change control,
risks, customer/project team coordination and quality control for both
enterprise and customer interactive projects.
. Interacted with clients to understand business objectives and
determine project and product requirements.
. Guided Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Utilized Waterfall,
Rapid Application Development (RAD), Rational Unified Process (RUP)
and Agile methodologies.
. Conducted User, Alpha and Beta testing on various new product
initiatives.
. Developed and conducted end user training on new product launches.
. Defined and implemented overall workflow processes.
. Projected utilization and scheduled workload of production staff and
contractors.
. Participated in new business proposals and presentations.
ALLIED RISER COMMUNICATIONS - Dallas, Texas 1998 -
2000
Principal Program Manager, Product Development
. Project managed web based B2B applications including the web
conferencing, web email and the portal application that brought all
services together in a consolidated single-sign on environment.
. Served as primary liaison between engineering and product marketing
teams.
. Managed vendor relationships including product upgrades, product
support for call center and training support for sales/customers.
SPRINT 1988 - 1998
Project Manager II, Web Hosting Development - Kansas City, Missouri, 1996 -
1998
. Managed engineering team for Sprint web hosting product development.
Directed migration of Sprint.com to new hosting platform.
. Served as liaison to product management, billing team and lab vendors
for new product development and launch.
Business Analyst, Technology Planning & Integration - Overland Park,
Kansas, 1995 - 1996
. Supported technology futures programs including Broadband and ATM.
Conducted technology future tours to potential Sprint customers,
employees and community visitors.
Sales Promotion Assistant, Marketing Communications - Gardner, Kansas, 1988
- 1995
. Managed company tradeshows. Created and managed company sales
promotional items program. Organized corporate and client special
events including client training and sales meetings. Recipient of
Sprint Quality Award.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
. MBA in Marketing, Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri
. BS Business Administration, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
. Currently taking an online class through Villanova University for PMP
certification
. Microsoft Project (Professional and Enterprise), Excel, Visio,
PowerPoint, JIRA, Sharepoint, Unica MRM Workflow, Basecamp
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
. Project Management Institute - current member; American Association of
Advertising Agencies Project Management Round Table - 2008 - 2010
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