Management Manager

SEAN HOBBS

SUMMARY

. Enrolled at Regis University to attain bachelor's degree in Business

Technology Management

. A dedicated business professional with more than fifteen years of

experience in the corporate business and the IT world.

. 5+ years' work experience as a Business Analyst with emphasis on User

Interface Design.

. 5+ years' work experience as a CMS Product Manager working with

content management systems.

. Experience with template based website design

. Understanding of SEO and web analytics

. Good graphic skills and ability to work with graphics in a webpage is

required

. Familiar with the agile software development approach which

encompasses sprints, the encouragement of rapid and flexible response

to change while anticipating the expected interaction with development

and QA teams.

. Exceptional analytic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with

a pragmatic approach to process improvement., excellent written and

oral communication, time management and organizational proficiencies,

project management talents, and ability to write simple SQL queries.

. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio and similar

applications, understanding of relational database management systems.

. Knowledge of SQL statements (Select, Insert Into, Delete, Where,

Distinct, Group By, Top, etc.) for storing, retrieving, and

manipulating data in a relational database.

. Understanding of all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle

(Waterfall & Agile)

. Knowledge of data warehouse concepts including Fact and Dimension

tables, Star and Snowflake schemas.

. Excellent oral and written communication skills to assimilate

technical information and to communicate it to non-technical personnel

. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

. Detail oriented with strong organizational, time management and

analytical skills.

. Ability to take on new tasks with minimal instruction and works well

in a team environment

. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams at varying

levels to achieve results under pressure in a fast paced environment

. Quickly adapt to constantly changing requirements and business needs

. Strong leadership skills and the ability to think strategically

. Ability to self-manage based on direction of management

SKILLS

. Working knowledge of programming languages including HTML with

advanced knowledge and understanding of Joomla, WordPress and DNN CMS

. Experience in XML project implementation (XML Feeds)

. Experience with Adobe Photoshop

. Advanced knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office with an

emphasis on Word, Excel, Visio and data query tools.

. Strong knowledge and experience with relational databases (Microsoft

SQL and/or Oracle), including data mining and query skills.

. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure

manuals (I.E. UAT Documentation)

. Knowledge of SharePoint's capabilities

EDUCATION

. Regis University, Denver, CO, Currently Attending

. Diploma, Thousand Oaks High School, 1994

EXPERIENCE

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO (August 2012 - Current)

Business Analyst

. Working within the agile scrum software development approach which

encompassed sprints, the encouragement of rapid and flexible response

to change while encouraging the expected interaction with development

and QA teams.

. Worked as a liaison between Technology and the business stakeholders

to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for

enterprise-wide Center Management Solution.

. Working with technology depart in new site using DNN content

management system.

. Using tools such as MS Office & Visio and ScreenHunter to develop

precise and professional design specification documentation.

. Acting as subject matter expert on requirements for Center Management

Solution.

Freedomizer Radio

Remote from Castle Rock, CO (April 2012 - Current)

Las Vegas, NV (September 2008 - April 2012)

CMS Product Manager

. Worked with stakeholders to define and develop strategies to resolve

problems via web technology with a focus on Joomla and WordPress

portal.

. Elicited requirements from stakeholders using interviews, document

analysis, requirements, surveys, process descriptions, use cases,

scenarios and workflow analysis.

. Designed the interface, interaction flow and aesthetics of web

applications.

. Developed conceptual diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, and visual

mockups.

. Developed and maintain detailed user-interface specifications.

. Built upon and expand established style guides and UI patterns.

. Promote usability best practices.

. Designed graphics via Adobe Photoshop

. Established and maintain clear scope boundaries for the solution.

. Supported and implemented online marketing activities and SEO

practices.

. Dealt with production issues, performed root cause analysis, and

implemented solutions

. Managed multiple assignments and aligned them with the site owner's

priorities & deadlines.

. Collaborated with staff and outside resources.

. Created an environment for teamwork, open communications and ownership

required for successful project completion.

. Researched and delivered new capabilities for various products, Joomla

and WordPress modules.

. Recommended product enhancements based on Joomla and WordPress.

. Managed and configured deployment of all module integrations within

the Joomla and WordPress portal.

. Managed the day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

. Assessed progress and provided status reporting to stakeholders.

. Drove projects to successful completion.

. Took end-to-end ownership of projects/product releases.

. Trained end-users on use of site.

. Drove problem investigation and resolution as required.

. Performed other duties as required.

Diamond Resorts International

Remote from Castle Rock, CO (Apr 2012 - May 2013)

Las Vegas, NV (Nov 2004 - Apr 2012)

Business Analyst (May 2008 - May 2013)

. Lead scrum sessions in the company's move toward a blended agile

software development approach; created UAT test plans, provided system

testing.

. Familiarized myself with the agile software development approach which

encompassed sprints, the encouragement of rapid and flexible response

to change while encouraging the expected interaction with development

and QA teams.

. Worked as a liaison between Technology and the business stakeholders

to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for system

applications changes, enhancements, or new development; translated the

business requirements into a defined systems applications solution,

and develop functional system design specification documentation in a

manner that can be successfully executed by Technology.

. Used tools such as Toad for Oracle, MS Word & Visio, Balsamiq Mockup

&, Snag It to develop precise and professional design specification

documentation.

. Provided support as subject matter expert on requirements,

implementation and production issues for all departments.

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