IT PMO Manager, Controller
Resume:
RENATO SECOL
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PROFILE
IT PMO leader with extensive experience implementing tools and methods that increase Project Management throughput. Effective change agent focused on end-user participation and process simplification to ensure lasting compliance. Leverages in-depth knowledge of analytics and finance to create KPIs that give leadership visibility and control over operational decisions.
EXPERIENCE
D’ÁRVORE COLD-PRESSED FOODS
2014-Current Operations Consultant, Process Improvement SJC, Brazil
Redesigned and integrated ordering systems, reducing rework and speeding up delivery.
Streamlined cold-pressed juice production based on Lean Manufacturing. 21% cost reduction.
Project Managed the launch of new products into the market (soups, kids’ juices & baby food).
POLIEDRO EDUCATIONAL GROUP
2013-2014 Sr. Manager of Educational Technology SJC, Brazil
Implemented Project Management standards, tools and financial controls across departments.
Led educational technology projects from planning through closing and maintenance:
o Adaptive Learning Mobile App (iOS and Android)
o E-book platform for 400 school publications (Windows, iOS and Android)
o Distance learning platform for live video classes (web based)
Managed 9-person team creating and maintaining educational content that support more than 55,000 students in 150 schools across Brazil.
CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE
2012-2012 Sr. IT Portfolio Manager Contract Tallahassee, FL
Completely reconfigured Project and Portfolio Management tool (Daptiv) to standardize and simplify the collection of project data and financials. Built dozens of new IBM Cognos reports.
Supported IT Governance processes for projects with annual budgets totaling $72M.
Created and rolled out new Project Status Report. Automated Dashboard report for CIO.
Provided training to more than 100 employees in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Tampa.
2005-2012 THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
2010-2012 Manager, Production Analysis - WDPRO & YELLOW SHOES Celebration, FL
Changed Project Management control processes that increased efficiency across WDPRO
(Disney's internal online agency) and Yellow Shoes (Disney's internal advertising agency).
Partnered with Finance to introduce new concepts of financial vs. production contingencies.
Presented production and financial KPIs weekly to senior leadership with recommendations.
This visibility enabled a 200% capacity growth in just two years with actual gains in efficiency.
Implemented Daptiv PPM at Yellow Shoes. Carefully managed change process and provided
training to more than 100 employees. Reached 100% compliance in 3 months.
Hired top talent and supported career plans in the areas of analytics, database management,
resource planning and change management.
2008-2009 Manager, Production - ADVANCED PROJECTS Glendale, CA
Project Managed websites, online games, mobile applications and SMS campaigns:
o Disneyland & Disneyworld Mobile – Webby Award
o American Idol Experience Website – Webby Award
o The Great Piggy Bank Adventure – Addy, STAR, IMA & WebAward
o The Muppet Experiment – Alternate Reality Game (R&D)
o D23 Expo: The Ultimate Fan Experience – SMS Game (R&D)
o Disney’s California Adventure 2013 – Augmented Reality App, Android OS (R&D)
Hired 5 Project Managers, standardized processes and established new financial controls.
Handled negotiations with vendors and worked with Disney's legal team to draft contracts
and ensure compliance.
April 2015
2007-2008 Manager, Production Analysis - WDPRO Glendale, CA
Improved visibility and control into project portfolio through the implementation and
customization of a new online tool: Daptiv PPM (with back-end IBM Cognos reporting).
Managed organizational change and ensured 100% adoption in 6 months through careful
process freezes, phased transitions and fine tuning of application for optimized process flows.
Provided Project Managers with real-time project reporting. Led team of analysts through the
engineering of a robust reporting package and Dashboard using Cognos and Excel.
Administered training to more than 200 employees in Glendale, Anaheim and Celebration on the use of the new tool.
Consolidated monthly Production Forecast detailed into Capital vs. Expense, and performed capacity constraint calculations that drove strategic restructuring of project portfolio.
Facilitated introduction of Resource Manager role to better utilize and allocate labor hours.
2006-2007 Sr. Production Analyst - WDPRO Glendale, CA
Developed applications in Excel with VBA programming and connected to Sharepoint to track financial performance of all WDPRO projects and operations.
Initiated selection process for acquisition of new PPM tool. Created detailed feature grids evaluating 15 products, managed RFP and partnered with legal team to craft contract.
Redesigned the Production Forecast to enable visibility into production capacity and allow for
easier manipulation of data and the development of multiple scenarios.
Provided leadership with elaborate analysis of current resource utilization issues, capacity constraints, budget constraints and actual plans to mitigate the inefficiencies.
Cast Excellence Award Recipient Q1 2007.
2005-2005 Production Assistant - ADVANCED PROJECTS Glendale, CA
Developed metrics dashboard to evaluate 2 new online games; Virtual Magic Kingdom and
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.
Monitored campaign conversions and analyzed customer behavior. Presented findings daily to Senior Leadership.
Provided training to Disneyland employees to coordinate the in-park component of the game.
2005-2005 BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTER Sunderland, England
Strategy Consultant, Big Ideas Programme
Prepared database analyzing entrepreneurial education workshop organizations.
Determined how to optimally integrate industry best practices and growth strategy.
Presented roll out strategy to top executives and received approval from CEO.
1999-2004 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BUSINESS SCHOOL São Paulo, Brazil
Local Coordinator, Global MBA Program
Created business structure through partnerships and careful vendor negotiations.
Reported directly to the University’s Global Learning Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Provided guidance and support to world-renowned faculty in Brazil.
Handled cash flow of operations.
1999-1999 WORLD TRADE CENTER ASSOCIATION São Paulo, Brazil
Trade Information Services Representative
BBA Internship
Managed digital publication of all international trade opportunities available through the
World Trade Center Association, present in more than 100 countries.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2006
Michigan Distinguished Leaders Award Scholarship.
Emphases in Strategy and Business Information Technology.
UNIVERSIDADE MACKENZIE São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor of Business Administration, December 2002
April 2015
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