Program Manager

Belynda Powers Business Systems Analyst Profile

ac6k6c@r.postjobfree.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/belynda-powers-b7b11077/ 843-***-**** • Kyle, TX 78640

Accredited Program & Project Manager who is also a Certified Scrum Master with extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects and programs towards excellence. Skilled leader, readily able to support and direct large groups to exceed organizational and client expectations through consistently delivering increased results in less time. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills leveraged to integrate process improvement plans, build team cohesion and consistently work under budget. Broad knowledge of financial processes including budgeting, general accounting principles, and benefits administration. Marketing experience as a certified travel agent in my spare time. Areas of Expertise include:

Accounting + Financial Planning Project Planning & Management Program Planning & Management

Scrum Master Agile Methodology Microsoft Office & G Suite

Administrative Management Career Planning & Coaching Marketing Professional Experience

Wayside Schools • Austin, TX • 6/2016 - Present

PROGRAM MANAGER

Manage all aspects of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Career-related and CAS programs to include 3 administrators, eleven teachers and over 95 scholars; developing strategic plans, operating budgets, and performance indicators for each program. Hire and train new staff to support the IB programs and execute ongoing staff management. Analyze current programs to identify and correct gaps in services. Assess project plans, analyze risks, and determine program feasibility. Compile and analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness. Collaborated across the school district, state and global entities to promote new programs and drive enrollment.

• Earned IB Diploma Program’s authorization in only two weeks, when it usually takes four months, allowing us to move forward in early implementation.

• Designed and integrated three new programs from the ground-up in under a year which opened up opportunities for an additional 30 students to participate who had been originally phased out.

• Created tracking system adopted by International Baccalaureate Americas to help streamline authorization processes of new organizations.

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX • 8/2014 – 6/2016 MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Liaised with teaching teams to assess and correct student performance. Directly instructed students, leveraging advanced listening and patience skills to communicate complex mathematics principals to large groups. Identified areas for improvement and integrated new technologies and methods to improve student learning. Coordinated with parents to support student growth. Liaised with management to increase student services including tutoring.

• Consistently managed 150+ students to score at or above required performance goals 85% of the time. Berkeley County School District• Moncks Corner, SC • 8/2010 - 6/2014 MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Executed direct support to students learning advanced mathematics concepts. Developed and presented lesson plans, graded homework, composed report cards, and prepared worksheets. Engaged collaboratively with students to identify and correct learning gaps. Liaised with other teachers to prepare quarterly events and provide after-school tutoring.

• Consistently managed 150+ students to score at or above required performance goals 85% of the time.

• Turned a group of underperforming students into high achievers who more than doubled their national test scores in only nine months.

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iQor • North Charleston, SC • 3/2007 - 11/2009

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Completed financial tasks, compiling and reconciling expense reports for internal and field personnel. Prepared for executive meetings, compiling schedules and agendas to support upper-management. Processed payroll, travel expense, sales reports, and reimbursements. Liaised with vendors to resolve payment disputes. Planned and presented staff development trainings, created quarterly schedules, and support smooth operations around the organization.

• Created the system to cover all client auditing requirements enabling the company to pass all audits at or above a 95%.

Councilor, Buchanan and Mitchell, P.C. • Bethesda, MD • 7/2005 - 3/2007 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Researched, compiled, and produced documents and reports for senior team members, verifying data integrity and accuracy. Conducted hiring searches and trained new employees, communicating payroll and benefits policies. Created invoices, analyzed monthly budget sheets, composed reports, executed market analysis, and facilitated human resources functions. Executed general accounting functions, including compiling cash receipts, performing profit and loss analysis, and negotiating outstanding payments. Additional Experience

United States Marine Corps

PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE / PROGRAM MANAGER

Guided the program/project workflow, assessing and correcting program productivity problems, integrating process improvement plans, and furthering operational goals. Oversaw 20 employees, conducting performance reviews and providing staff development opportunities. Developed and edited written and visual content in accordance with formatting and editorial standards for the Marines newspaper. Mentored staff members to improve quality and retention.

• Earned the Navy Marine Corps Service Medal for leadership skills with the base VITA office in enabling the tax office Marine to complete and process over 5,000 tax returns in a single season saving over $250,000 in preparation fees.

• Managed the base newspaper cycle to include last minute emergency story coverage and ensured the paper went to print on time 100% of the time.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Accounting UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERISTY COLLEGE Adelphi, MD Graduated Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Member

Certifications

Accredited Program Manager 829*********** Accredited Project Manager 756*********** INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Certified Scrum Master 599***********

INTERNATIONAL SCRUM INSTITUTE

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