Project Manager Management

Brent A. Garrett

*** *. **** **. *****, OK ***** 918-***-**** *******@***.***

www.linkedin.com/in/bagarrett

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SUMMARY

Highly motivated, senior level Project Management professional with nearly

12 years experience in leading high profile projects in a dynamic

environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem

solving abilities. A proven track record in delivering quality products

and services through the use of established Project Management

methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile and Extreme.

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EXPERIENCE

WINNERCOMM - Tulsa, OK 2006 -2009

America's largest independent sports production, program development,

marketing services and sales representation company

Sr. Level - Project Manager:

. Continuous and simultaneous delivery of multiple projects within time and

budget constraints

. Developed and executed a "unique template" matrix preventing

miscommunication and / or oversight in the Design phase saving time and

money

. Created and implemented a client / account communication process

providing a checklist of essential data to be delivered daily/weekly

keeping all stakeholders properly informed preventing misdirection or

miscommunication

Managed Interactive design and web development projects. Engaged external

clients in Discovery, Creative, Information Architecture and Technical

Workshops. Developed project management documentation consisting of

estimates/budgets, scope of work and timeline documentation. Executed

detailed project plans and proven Project Management methodologies to

provide direction, measure progress and level of success of each project.

Set and managed client expectations in all phases of development and

maintenance processes. Played a key role as the leader and communication

link between all team members on individual projects. Provided day-to-day

client support and communication for new development and maintenance

projects.

PENNWELL CORPORATION - Tulsa, OK 1998 -2006

A highly diversified, b2b media company

Project Manager:

. Co-authored and implemented web project development processes, standards,

and best practices providing a set direction for a newly assembled

development team

. Collaborated on architecture and development of a proprietary Content

Management System providing non-technical personnel the ability to post

essential data online in a timely manner

Led project teams through the full life cycle of web development projects

from conception to implementation. Conducted client discovery session for

analyzing problems and assessing needs. Defined requirements, developed

scope of work documentation, detailed project and quality control plans.

Guided business units in defining processes and preparing business cases.

Worked with development teams to assess architecture requirements for Web

and internal software development projects. Tracked projects utilizing

features from multiple Project Management methodologies based on individual

project needs.

PENNWELL CORPORATION - (Continued)

Interim Web Development Manager (2003 - 2004):

From early 2003 to late 2004, took on an additional role managing a team

consisting of web developers, content publishers, Designers and Project

Managers. Prepared reports and presentations for audiences at all levels of

the organization. Oversaw the process of posting editorial content online

for more than 50 business-to-business publications. Managed the maintenance

and development of 70 corporate owned websites. Prepared annual budgets for

Web Development group.

THE SABRE GROUP - Tulsa, OK 1996 - 1998

A distribution and technology solutions company for the travel industry.

PC Specialist:

Provided desktop support for end-user on the AMR Help Desk. Worked within

numerous environments, both internal and external to the corporation.

Performed diagnostics involving multiple operating systems, investigated a

wide range of customer related problems, and worked with extensive

customized user environments. Problems ranged from computer networking;

consisting of router, gateway and fileserver connectivity; to printing and

security issues. Supported end-user email, internet/intranet, and

software/hardware needs.

INTERNATIONAL TOURS - Tulsa, OK 1990 - 1996

A global corporate and leisure travel consulting agency.

Travel Consultant / Event Planning Coordinator:

Duties included providing individual and group travel arrangements for

corporate and leisure clientele. Worked extensively with corporate

customers coordinating and marketing incentive travel and meeting planning.

Arranged the transportation needs of the attendees, including air, car

rental, rail and shuttle services. Negotiated customer lodging and meeting

space needs. Budgeted for food and beverage, entertainment, and

audio/visual needs. Provided technical support for the office with SABRE

computer applications and office procedures.

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EDUCATION / TRAINING

Northeastern State University - Tahlequah, OK.

Bachelor of Business Administration 1993

Major in Meetings and Destination Management

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK.

Course work toward a Bachelor of Business Admin

Java Programming

OakTree Software Inc. - 2004

Project Management Fundamentals

Skills for Managing Single-Time Efforts

Tryon and Associates - 2003

Managing Single-Time Efforts

Project Management in the Information Age

Tryon and Associates - 2002

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SKILLS / APPLICATION ASSESSMENT

Java / JSP, Cold Fusion, Toad, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, MS - Office,

Project, Visio, Photoshop

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