Project Manager Quality Assurance
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Kevin Wansing
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** * ***** ***
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Zip: 64155
Country: USA
Phone: 816-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 90
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Kevin M. Wansing 9311 North Lydia Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64155
Home Phone: 816-***-****
Cell Phone: 816-***-****
Email: *********@********.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Over 23 years of progressive career accomplishments as a Business Leader in the information technology, insurance, transportation, and real estate industries including over 15 years of experience in the management of human capital and over
20 years experience in the management of essential business projects. Strong skills in budget preparation, expense management, recruitment and performance management. Proven ability to deliver customer-driven technology solutions in competitive business settings. Superior manager of vendor relationships. Excellent communicator, problem solver and developer of profitable business teams.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Murphy-Hoffman Company
Manager Project Management Office 2012 - Present
* Manage a staff of 2 Business Analysts and 1 Quality Assurance Tester
* Manage an ongoing list of approximately 35 projects using a SharePoint database
* Delivered on average 2 to 3 completed projects per week
* Responsible for directing system projects, including identifying appropriate resources and development of project schedules
* Responsible for tracking and reporting the progress of projects to senior level management
* Ensures the successful completion of projects by maintaining continuing dialogue with business unit sponsors during implementation of projects
* Introduced a formal software development methodology to ensure consistent delivery of development projects.
* Developed guidelines and introduced the concept of IT and Executive steering committees
* Manage and participate in the diagnosis of issues and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems
Zurich Life Insurance
Senior Project Manager 2011 -2012
* Managed a portfolio of projects in excess of 10 million dollars
* Responsible for directing system projects including assembling project team, assigning responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources, and developing project schedule
* Responsible for tracking and reporting the progress of projects to senior level management
* Ensured the successful completion of projects by maintaining continuing dialogue with business unit sponsors during implementation of projects
* Managed and participated in the diagnosis of issues and developed recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems
* Managed project framework documentation in a central repository which enabled sharing of project documentation across multiple departments and provided documentation for audit reviews
Underground Environmental Services
Vice President 2007-2011
* Managed a staff of 7 for a nationwide real estate due diligence firm
* Directed IT infrastructure projects, vendor relationships, and hardware/software life cycle and usability
* Performed on-site inspections as necessary interfacing with large banks, insurance companies, and investment brokers
* Quality control point of contact
* Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships through superior customer service, cold calling, and public relations
* Generated marketing materials to promote the company`s products and services
AEGON Financial Partners (Transamerica Life) 1996 -2007
Application Manager, LifePRO Systems 2000 -2007
* Managed a staff of 23 and an annual budget in excess of $2.5 million
* Responsible for a 5 - 7% annual reduction in department expenses over the last 4 years
* Responsible for recruiting, performance evaluation, goal setting, and termination of team members
* Successfully managed two system software upgrades and several hardware migrations
* Prepared Business Disaster Recovery Plans and participated in disaster recovery exercises
* Directed staff on the proper use of Systems Development Life Cycle methodology
Application Manager, LifePRO Systems (continued) 2000 -2007
* Interfaced with Business Partners in developing appropriate business requirements and systems Solutions
* Responsible for a system application which generated over 60% of the revenue for the life insurance distribution channel Responsible for the implementation of projects necessary to maintain competitive advantage, reduce operating costs, or introduce new insurance products to the market
* Participated in annual project planning sessions to determine cross system project priorities
* Interfaced with software vendors to ensure licensing and maintenance agreements are in place and being followed Responsible for ensuring the application meets internal and external SOX compliance along with implementing necessary steps for appropriate segregation of duties
* Participated in semi-annual internal and external system audits
* Member of a seven person committee responsible for ensuring coding standards and that technical designs stayed within the overall structure of the system
Team Manager, Life and Annuity Product Implementation 1999 -2000
* Managed a staff of 6 Business Analysts
* Responsible for requirements gathering, quality assurance testing, and project management
* Interfaced with product development, information technology, and end-users in an effort to understand and implement technology solutions.
Team Manager Business Analysis 1996 -1999
* Managed a team of 7 Business Analysts whose primary function was a liaison between the IT staff and end-users
* Assisted business unit managers in determining project priorities and financial impact of completing such projects to their budgets
* Performed all managerial functions such as budget preparation, hiring, review and termination of staff members
* Assisted Senior IT management with implementing the early stages of aSystems Development Life Cycle.
Computer Sciences Corporation 1988 -1996
Project Manager 1994 -1996
* Coordinated and directed the requirements, design, and implementation of end-user system modifications
* Assisted the customer with financial analysis in regards to budgeting for ongoing projects
* Directed the activities of three Business Analysts and three COBOL Programmer Analysts
* Prepared status reporting for senior management
* Provided team members with performance feedback
Associate Business Consultant 1993 -1994
* Trained end-users and technical staff on base system and customer specific modifications
* Conducted on-site training seminars detailing the customer`s requirements and new functionality
* Supplied the administrative and technical areas of the company with solutions to IT related issues
* Prepared and designed enhancements for administrative systems
* Participated in RFP and marketing demos for perspective customers
Business Analyst 1988 -1993
* Assisted with day to day production support and problem resolution
* Prepared business specifications in accordance with the company defined SDLC
* Wrote test plans and verified test results
* Trained end-users on system functionality
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Company-Sponsored Training
* Managing Projects in Organizations - The George Washington University
* Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Franklin Covey
* Situational Leadership - Ken Blanchard
* Numerous courses focused on new government regulations impacting financial institutions (Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, and Patriot Act)
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