Project Management
Resume:
ZAQORAE BROWNHOPKINS
**** ******* *** **, *******, WA 98115 206-***-****/ 202-***-**** *************@*****.***
E D U CA T I O N B ACK G R O U N D P R O F E SS I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
AND
Projected Aug 2015
Pursuing M aster of Science in Technical Management ; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
U niversity
Projected Aug 2015
Pursuing M aster of Business Administration (MBA) ; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
U niversity
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering ; Howard University
P roject Management Certificate ; University of California, I rvine
P M P: P roject Management P rofessional (P MP No. 1654705) ; Project Management
I nstitution (PMI)
Certified Lean Six Sigma: Black Belt; U niversity of Washington
Certified Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt; U niversity of Washington
E MPLOYMENT H ISTORY
New Store Openings (NSO) Release M anager M icrosoft (Insight Global), Redmond, WA April 2014 –
M arch 2015
Notable Contributions:
Managed the openings of over 60+ new Microsoft stores worldwide.
Established appropriate IT solution lifecycle methodology and project governance in planning and execution to
ensure on-target outcomes.
Managed a team of technical project managers who operated the build and launch of new Microsoft Retail
Stores worldwide.
Accountable for new technology implementation and build execution processes for the opening of over 80+
M icrosoft Retail stores worldwide
Responsible for driving all technology related releases and activities during new store builds.
Successfully launched retail experiences in several Chinese cities with assistance from key partners and in-
country staff.
The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA Positions Held Nov 2006 – April 2014
Configuration Change Manager
Notable Contributions:
Successfully identified and eliminated process f laws and ensure streamlined procedures.
Devised and launched successful airplane product options catalog for external customers geared towards
optimized service delivery, reduce support costs and build a better rapport with the end user community.
Designed a cost impact analysis chart for internal customers to evaluate and analyze their changes and assess
effects of the airplane program.
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202-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Z A Q OR AE B ROWN H O PKI NS
Product I ntegrator
Notable Cont ributions:
Fostered scope development process to ensure completeness of the basic engineering and looks for
opportunities for added value through application of Value Improving Practices through Lean and cost savings
exercises.
Conceptualized and launched new mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the customer, suppliers, factory
and delivery center.
Successfully led airplane new product feature design and incorporated decisions based on airline customer
operational and maintenance requirements.
Enhanced r isk identification, ranking and mitigation efforts impacting aircraft design, production,
certification and delivery.
I ntegration Focal for YL731 JPQ, 737-800
Notable Contributions:
Successfully resolved nonconformance and design issues that occurred during production of my aircraft.
Designed drawing changes, new bill of materials, and assisted in design for AR/DER proposed changes.
Provided an engineering presence during production and delivery of the airplane.
Materiel Review Board (MRB)/ Liaison Engineer
Notable Contributions:
Ensured proper static and fatigue analysis for repair and overhaul of materiel review TAGS to verify
structural acceptability.
Increased efficiency and savings associated with tooling, planning, manufacturing organizations and quality
assurance through modification of drawings and re-engineering components.
Conducted extensive research to improve production methods, parts/ equipment technology and reduce costs.
P ROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS AND V OLUNTEER A CTIVITIES
National Society of Black Engineers Alumni Extension communications Chair, Seattle WA
4C’s Coalition Mentor
Project Management Institute Member (PMI)
Achievement Resources LLC Math and Reading Tutor, Seattle, WA
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