KRISTINA BLAYLOCK
*** ****** **** ***** - ****, NC 27513
accaub@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking a project management opportunity in the Technology field utilizing
strengths in organization, time management, and communication.
Qualifications Summary
. Organized and result-oriented, with more than six years experience in
project management using the Agile Methodology and a strong customer
focus.
. Skilled in building excellent rapport with team members. Able to see the
high level view, delegate effectively and motivate team members to
achieve on-time project delivery.
. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of increased
responsibility.
. Member of PMI (Project Management Institute).
. Computer skills include: Cisco Collaboration Tools including WebEx, WebEx
Connect and Messaging, Wiki, SharePoint, SASpedia, Rally, CPRS, Defects
System, DBTrax, Prism and Microsoft Office suite with focus on Project,
Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
Professional Experience
Cisco Systems, RTP, NC 2013 to
present
Project Manager (LDSG-LS-Sales, Services, & Enabling Functions -
Contractor)
. Manage the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation
of product, solution, and architecture focused learning offerings through
Web- based training and Instructor led training.
. Create and maintain project plans and milestones for virtual teams
consisting of members of the internal organization, cross divisional
members, external vendors and consultants.
. Set agenda and facilitate regular project meetings to identify action
items for team, discuss priority topics, and resolve issues.
. Coordinate the activities of a diverse team to deliver successful
projects and drive sales productivity, increase partner profitability and
customer satisfaction.
. Analyze and identify issues, communicate issues and seek authorization,
and drive corrective action plans.
. Collaborate with peers and team members via professional communication
channels to build relationships.
SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC 2000 to
2013
Project Manager (Product Development Research and Development)
2007 to 2013
. Managed application development and implementation projects from
initiation through delivery.
. Worked with the team to scope, plan, and develop the project plan that
includes tasks and schedule performed by the core project team as well as
cross divisional teams.
. Developed project risk assessment and risk mitigation for product
development projects.
. Assessed the impact of changes and worked with team to manage changes and
effectively communicated to all project stakeholders.
. Implemented the Agile project management methodology to improve team
communication and product delivery for globally distributed teams
(Beijing and Pune).
. Served as a central point of contact for project interfaces within R&D
and across other divisions (Product Management, Publications, Legal, and
Technical Support).
. Provided visibility into the overall health of the project by leading
productive status meetings with minutes and follow-up actions.
. Directed deliverable reviews that include requirements and design reviews
as well as readiness assessments to provide checkpoints and to get
signoff from the Executive stakeholders.
. Facilitated lessons learned sessions at the end of each iteration and
overall release to identify needed improvements.
Executive Assistant (Research & Development Administrative Services)
2003 to 2006
. Assisted in Strategic Enterprise Solution Division milestone to market
project by keeping the project plan spreadsheet up to date, communicating
milestones to team members, tracking status of project, notifying
Director of changes and delays, and planning release party upon
completion.
. Provided Administrative support to R&D Directors by coordinating
schedules; travel and conference registrations requests; prepared expense
reports; and organized interviews by communicating with candidates; and
coordinated relocation of 26 Beaverton, Oregon employees to Cary.
. Administered the Statistics Satellite Library by updating journal
spreadsheet, maintaining an accurate filing system, and ordering journal
subscriptions and books to keep library current.
. Improved communication by keeping the Performance Management sharepoint
site up to date.
Business Development Specialist (Alliance Development Division)
2001 to 2003
. Reviewed and qualified new SAS Alliance applications for partnership
ensuring Market Map alignment and fulfilling other needs expressed by the
field, Worldwide Marketing, and Research & Development.
. Supported, developed, and managed partners in the Southwest, Western, and
Public Sector regions through programmatic support and other forms of
general communication to ensure customer satisfaction.
. Drove new revenue through and with partners to achieve assigned revenue
target and provided accurate and realistic funnel & forecast through
regular management of SSOs.
. Interfaced with regional Business Development Managers and Account
Management teams to track and monitor the success and effectiveness of
Silver Partners.
. Developed effective Business plans to meet objectives of the Alliance
Partner program and implemented SAS' Solution Selling methodologies in
Partner interactions.
Office Administrator (Facilities Division - Contractor)
2000 to 2001
. Provided administrative support for the Design/CAD department of
Facilities for new campus and regional projects; processed invoices;
balanced financial reports at the end of each month; maintained calendars
and coordinated schedules; accessed Microsoft Office to aid in
administrative duties.
. Prepared special projects that required analysis of information,
spreadsheet development, and compiling reports with the use of department
applications such as Facilities Management Systems and Microstation to
generate reports.
. Met with vendors for renovation projects; set up appointments and
escorted guests; took phone messages and/or redirected calls and
responded to routine questions.
Education
. Methodist University - Fayetteville, NC, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
. Continuing Education/Courses taken at SAS - Advancing Project Success,
Agile Software Development, Coaching Agile Teams, Rally Training,
Introduction to Sharepoint, Getting Started with SAS Programming
Software, Solution Selling, Essential Facilitation, Interaction skills
for success, Communicating and Listening, Power Talk.
Special Skills and Awards
. Golf Coach for Apex High School 1998 - 2000, All-American in Golf
1988,1989 & 1990; Div. III National Champion in Golf, 1988.