Sheila J. Allen
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High Point, North Carolina 27265 Email: ********@*****.***
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
STRATEGIC AND RESOURCE PLANNER • LEADER • TEAM-PLAYER
BUSINESS INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS • DATA MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
WEB APPLICATIONS • CUSTOMER-RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Outstanding relationship building and collaboration skills to work with a diverse constituency
• Knowledge of best practices and the ability to apply them in innovative ways
• Success identifying and securing individual and foundation support
• Strong supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to lead, coach, and develop staff
• A self-starter who seeks and seizes opportunity
• Experienced leader; offering 10 years of success in diverse initiatives
• Excellent project management skills including influencing, leading, negotiating and delegating
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and maintain disciplined adherence to program
goals
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Banner (ERP), Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Share Point,
etc.), RMS (Residential Management System) and Webfocus
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY Greensboro, NC
IT Project Analyst/Manager 2004-
present
Division of Information Technology and Office of the Chancellor
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Established Project Management Office Framework that contains activity definitions, guidelines,
and templates for the various project management initiatives undertaken to deliver successful projects
• Implemented Ellucian (Sungard) Student, Financial Aid, Human Resources Payroll, and Finance
Modules
• Implemented the university’s On-line Admission Application (AdmissionPros)
• Implemented Curriculum, Advising, Program Planning (CAPP) Application
• Implemented Ellucian (Sungard) Workflow, Operational Data Storage (ODS), Banner Document
Management Suites (BDMS)Application,
• Implemented key information technology initiatives for Preeminence 2020
(Banner Hosting, HR Payroll, HR Data Mart, and RMS (Mercury 1.1.1 upgrade))
• Led the university’s Business Intelligence Initiative (Partnered with Deloitte Consulting)
• Led the university’s Mobile Strategy Initiative (Partnered with Deloitte Consulting)
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Manage and direct research, forecasting, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex
issues, which affect policies, plans, and performance
• Lead teams across broad technical, functional, financial and business disciplines. Focus teams on
business objectives and track progress to ensure milestones are completed on time, on budget and with
the desired results.
Sheila J. Allen
• Responsible for a broad range of complex analytical assignments, involving multiple organizations,
programs, and policies
• Manages diverse initiatives by determining objectives, allocating resources, and approving final
reports
• Create, communicate and manage project plans and other project documentation to board of trustees,
cabinet and executive leadership team
• Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the
broader impact of decisions
• Modify policies to ensure programs are effective and in compliance with requirements
• Develop and educate stakeholders on compliance strategies, policies and procedures for risk
management
• Provide direction and guidance to leadership regarding best practices and solution that support business
goals and objectives
• Drive continuous improvement in governance, risk, compliance and security practices based on expert
knowledge
• Engage in strategy development in collaboration with senior leadership
Office of the Chancellor/University Events Technical Producer 2009-2014
• Served as the principal IT liaison to the Chancellor for university and special events
• Provided management and oversight of all aspects of high-profile events from design and
development through execution
Board of Trustees and Visitors Meetings and Receptions
Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony, Technical Producer
Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama
University Liaison to National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame (NBCA Hall of Fame), Atlanta,
GA
NBCA Hall of Fame, Legacy Lecture Series, Co-Chair
Featuring Dr. Andrew Young
University of North Carolina-President Ross Inauguration, Technical Producer
Senator Kay Hagan Campus Visit, Technical Producer
Governor Pat McCory Campus Visit, Technical Producer
IT Project Manager for the Chancellor’s Skybox
• Prepared and manage RFP’s for vendors and obtain necessary permits to ensure successful event
execution
• Managed IT event staff
• Created and managed collaborative relationships with students, staff, faculty, parents, community,
and program support.
IT Project Coordinator (Temp) 2004
Information Technology and Telecommunications
• Provided administrative support to Assistant Vice Chancellor and staff
• Processed requisitions and pay invoices using the Banner system
• Maintained filing system
Office Manager 2002-2004
Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research / Salary Administration
Sheila J. Allen
Provided overall office management and clerical support to the Associate Vice
•
Chancellor and staff
Maintained and monitored state budgets applicable to the office
•
Maintained account receivables and account payables
•
Answered multi-lines and expedited calls
•
Conducted equipment inventory
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Coordinated travel arrangements, reimbursement and purchase orders
•
Oakwood Acceptance Corporation Greensboro, NC
Senior Account Representative/ Team Lead (Call Center) 1995-2002
• Assisted in training new personnel
• Responsible for collecting overdue mortgage and negotiating payment arrangements
• Assisted the Credit Manager with accounts receivable collections
• Assisted in Claim & Delivery Department in obtaining foreclosures and repossessions
• Responsible for applying mortgage payments and accounts (Account Receivables)
• Paid account off (Payment Processing) and paid bills for sales centers (Account Payable)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Community Housing Solutions, Board Member
• Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society for Professions in Technology
• The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
National Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC), Secretary
• Women in Technology, ATMAE
• 2013 Class of Leadership Greensboro (Greensboro Chamber of Commerce)
• National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, Steering Committee Member
PRESENTATIONS
• The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
National Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC), Developing the Future Workforce, Student-Industry
Executive Roundtable Interviews (November 2013), New Orleans, Louisiana
• The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
National Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC), Strengthening Our Connections, Student Session
“Building YOU as a Brand” Interview Do’s & Don’ts Video Presentation and Discussion. (November
2012) Nashville, Tennessee
• The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
National Industry Advisory Committee (NIAC), Strengthening Our Connections, Student Session
“Building YOU as a Brand” (Marketing Yourself) Interviews with Industry Executives (November
2012), Nashville, Tennessee
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
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Banner Module Manager, Chair Data Integrity Task Force, Co-Chair
• •
Banner Steering Committee Enrollment Management Committee
• •
Business Analytics Team, Co-Chair Executive Leadership Team Committee
• (ELT)
Commencement Ceremony Committee
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• Homecoming Committee
Chancellor Skybox Committee
Sheila J. Allen
• • University 125th Anniversary Steering
Human Resources Implementation Team
• Committee
Human Resources/Payroll Leadership
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Committee University Holiday Celebration
• Committee
IT Governance Committee, Co-Chair
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• University Strategic Planning Committee
National Black College Alumni Hall of
(Information Technology)
Fame Committee, Co-Chair
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• University Emergency Management
New Student Orientation Committee
Committee
• University Day Committee
• University Logistics Committee
EDUCATION
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC
M.S., Adult Education, Higher Education
Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies
Sheila J. Allen