Project Manager
Resume:
JAMES E. IMHOF, PMP
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PROJECT MANAGER -FINANCIAL ANALYST
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Accomplished, results-driven, and hands-on professional, with well-established reputation in overseeing highly complex projects
of computer-based systems; coupled with strong background in financial planning and analysis. Equipped with extensive experience
in interpretation and analysis of project scopes and development of technical requirements.
- Versatile and technically competent; with expertise in project planning and estimation, cost control, project
coordination, and technical reporting and documentation
- Effective in customer interface, full life-cycle development, and network and system integration utilizing various
software tools project management methodologies
- Collaborative leader and effective team player; with outstanding ability to train and motivate staff and personnel
toward the development of high-performing workforce
- Excellent communicator with the capability of coordinating project processes and status to the management and clients.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Management End-User Support and Management
Quality Assurance and Control Project Management and Implementation
Business Process Improvement Analysis Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Strategic Planning and Implementation System Development and Upgrades
Proposal Development and Project Bidding Leadership and Training Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VISION SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES Birmingham, AL
Senior Project Manager Jan 2008–Sep 2014
- Assumed full accountability in tracking organizing, and evaluating all personnel training while administering the
renewal processes of state license for all technical employees.
- Carried out key tasks including performing various quality checks to maintain job deployment as well as monitoring
stages of deployment and close out competed work.
- Capitalized on industry expertise in preparing and submitting weekly financial and ad hoc reports for the management.
- Rendered effectual assistance to purchasing and warehouse managers to guarantee the continuation of projects’ schedules
within allotted timeframe and budget.
- Served as a subject matter expert (SME) in utilizing Microsoft Office application such as Word and Excel.
- Functioned effectively as company point of contact among various organizations and government as well as business-
related entities.
- Led the development and implementation of processes and procedures to monitor the entire phases of job orders from
planning and design to implementation.
- Expertly handled the negotiation and approval of General Services Administration Schedule 84 contract; while securing
and properly maintaining ongoing requirements.
ACCENTURE, INC. Birmingham, AL
Tower Business Specialist/Lead Project Coordinator Mar 2000–Dec 2007
- Provided comprehensive update to Project Management Organization (PMO) of a large-scale software development in key
areas of reporting, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling tools.
- Initiated new procedures and tools to closely monitor change request for approval.
- Leveraged industry expertise in devising standardized processes for input, maintenance, and reporting on software
development tasks to project management system.
- Displayed competency in developing ad hoc reporting for budgets, costs tracking, and variances to the management.
COMPUTER WORKS, INC. Birmingham, AL
President Owner May 1983–Dec 2008
- Rendered expert oversight to all aspects of daily business operations which involved strategic planning, project
management/coordination, as well sales and service of personal computers to small- and medium-sized businesses.
- Delivered hands-on technical support to all areas of related issues and concerns of numerous PC products along with
Windows 3.11/95/98 deployment and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated unsurpassed management skills in designing and implementing computer systems and networks for small- to
medium-sized businesses.
- Employed best practices and software methodologies in formulating and recommending software solutions that involved
installation and training.
EARLIER CAREER
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION Birmingham, AL
Project Manager/Staff Manager Information Systems
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH CONCENTRATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, AL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, AL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Security Industry Association, Silver Spring, MD: Certified Security Project Manager (2008)
Project Management Institute, New Town Square, PA: Project Management Professional (2006)
Sylvan Learning Center, Birmingham, AL: PC Hardware A+ Certified
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Hoover Chamber of Commerce: Member
Birmingham Better Business Bureau: Arbitrator
Business Networking International: Member
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Soccer/Basketball/Volleyball Coach
Boy Scouts of America Den Leader
Knights of Columbus Grand Knight/Trustee/Secretary/Warden/Guard
Meadowbrook Homeowners' Association Board Member
North Shelby County Fire Department Volunteer Fire Fighter
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Chairman/Finance Committee Member
President/Parent-Teacher Organization - Technology Committee Member
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Access Microsoft Project Sedona Office QuickBooks
Microsoft Windows DOS Operating Systems UNIX IBM Project Management Telelogic DOORS
Computer Associates Niku /Clarity Microsoft Visual Basic Fundamentals, Development, and Enterprise Development
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