Project Manager Management

Curriculum Vitae – Jeffrey Villarez Jimenez

Personal Information :

Address : **** ***** **** ** #***, Atlanta, GA 30360

Telephone: 702-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Objective:

Contribute to the global success of the organization by utilizing my experience and education both strategically and tactically.

Education:

Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix (2002) GPA 3.67

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

University of Phoenix (2000) GPA 3.9

Affiliations: Project Management Institute, Lions Club of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce, Young Filipino American Professionals Association

Business Skills:

Senior level decision-making ability, Organization-centric Leadership, audience-based communication, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Systems Design, Infrastructure Analysis, Systems Integration, eBusiness Solutions, Interactive Strategies, Internet Marketing, Training, Technical Instructions, People skills, technical support, AIRS (Advanced Internet Recruiting Strategy), Personnel Management etc.

Technical skills:

MS Project, Enterprise Project Management System, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, MS Outlook, MS Access 2000, MS Word, MS Excel (MS Office Suite 2000 Professional/XP), VISIO, VBScript Visual Basic, IIS, COGNOS, LotusNotes, FTP, MS Front Page, Web Design, PHP, MySQL, SQL, Internet Connectivity, WWW, Video Telephony, AS/400 Operation, COBOL, RPG II & III, HTML and PeopleSoft HRDB.

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP), Microsoft Project Server Orange Belt, Microsoft Certified Microsoft Office Master Instructor, Master Certification (Microsoft Office Specialist), In-class training for adult learners. A more comprehensive list of certifications available upon request.

Professional Project Experience:

Director–Project Management Office Tools – Amtrak, Washington DC Jan 2010 to Present

Project Management Section:

Implemented several strategic Portfolio/Program Management (PPM) initiatives that allowed the IT department to track all Capital and Operational expenditures including Earned Value Management (EVM), Business Value Management, ROI, IRR, and NPV

Championed several Project Management initiatives such as Operational vs Capital expense tracking, task tracking to the application level, IT Demand Management, etc

Incorporated PMO best practices and methodologies such as Agile, SDLC, and Delloite

Methodology

Improved project visibility by 50% through all levels of stakeholders from project resource to Executive Management by developing project and financial reports geared towards compliance and delivery

Developed project schedule templates used in creating operation al schedules

Provided guidance both technically and operationally when developing PMO processes and procedures

Served as business lead for system migration, system development, project management, program management, and portfolio management

Oversee multi-million dollar IT Project Portfolio

Business owner of project resource, schedule, and scope data.

Manage vendor performance and deliverables

Demonstrated flexibility, agility and adaptability when responding to changing priorities and needs both organizationally and environmentally

MS Project Server Administrator responsible for system daily operations and support

Technical and Business lead for MS Project Server customization, configuration and integration

Responsible for maintaining MS Project Server environment such as security, server upgrades, software patches, version control, and structural integrity

Leadership Section:

Managed five direct reports, 2 programmers, 2 project managers, 1 Admin1strator. Each project manager managed 2 project coordinators

Led direct reports and matrix resources such as .Net developer, Business Analysts, testers, and end users in delivering custom functionalities for Project Server and SharePoint

Provided technical and business leadership to staff members

Mentored Junior Project Managers in project management methodologies and best practices

Conduct training for Program/Project Managers on Project schedule management and maintenance, PMO best practices, and organizational specific project methodologies

Sr. Project Manager, Tech Results, Las Vegas, NV, November 2008 – August 2009

Primary point of contact for clients, vendor, and regulators

Manager System Installers and Support Technicians during product delivery

Manage Systems Implementation at client site for company’s suite of products

Maintained business relationship with customer and regulators

Developed project plan to include resource allocation, project timeline, and scope

Worked with customer’s marketing department to develop promotions and marketing campaigns

Established change management process and identified impact to timeline, scope, and resources

Managed project plans, managed risks, and resolved issues

Managed multiple projects simultaneously

Mentored junior project managers and staff members on project processes, critical thinking, and decision making

EPM Project Implementation, Project Manager, Rocket Gaming Systems Las Vegas, NV June 2007 – October 2008

Project Manager/EPM Administrator

Implemented MS Project Server 2007 and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) system while managing direct report developers and other matrix resources

Responsible for performance measurement and deliverables for both local and international resources such as Java and .Net developers, web designers, and hardware engineers

SharePoint/Project Web Access Administration

Manage Project Management Office and Project Managers

Managed Project Portfolio to include Games, Systems, EGM, and Installation Projects

Administered project processes and procedures

Provided strategic project management to company

Managed project cost and return on investment (ROI) for each project in the portfolio providing executive level reporting geared towards decision making

Conducted EPM training for end users, executives, and project managers

Mentored junior project managers and staff members on project processes, critical thinking, and decision making

Manage System Testing both off and on-site

Responsible for defect tracking and resolution during the testing phase

Systems implementation and Installation, Project Manager, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. (ATI) Las Vegas, NV (May 2006 – June 2007)

Project Manager

Downloadable games field trial at Pechanga Resort & Casino – Successfully received tribal gaming commission’s approval for the non-commercial version of the product as scheduled. The approval paved the way for the continuing development of the product’s commercial version

Personal Banker AFT Field trial – Successfully managed the field trial in Mississippi and Nevada receiving product approval in the respective gaming jurisdictions

ACE Interactive’s Server Based Gaming – Currently managing the relationship with Global Laboratories, Inc. (GLI). Providing support to the product development team as it relates to regulatory and product compliance requirements

Served as liaison between ATI, the field trial site, and the regulators for the jurisdiction

Managed expectations of stakeholders

Communicated project status in varying degrees based on audience type ranging from executives to field personnel

Responsible for product testing and regulatory compliance

Managed defect resolution and post testing implementation

Systems implementation and Installation, Project Manager, Ameristar Casino, Las Vegas, NV – Project Manager (January 2006 – May 2006)

Project Manager

Project Manager implementing internal systems to include Oasis (ATI) system, promotional applications, telephony systems, entertainment management, network management, etc.

Managed vendors and contract workers assigned to project

Evaluated various system software as viable solutions to internal business issues

Created business cases to support implementation of systems/processes

EDRS System Implementation, Project Manager, Ehawaii.gov, Honolulu, HI – Project Manager (January 2005 – December 2005)

As a contract Project Manager – oversaw the discovery, development, and implementation of the following project as required by the State of Hawaii.

Electronic Death registration System (EDRS) – The EDRS is a secured online system for reporting and recording deaths occurring in the State of Hawaii. The project is sponsored by Hawaii’s Department of Health (DOH) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). Using state-of-the art web based technologies, the system interfaces with the SSA, the local Medical Examiner, and Hawaii’s Department of Health’s internal systems.

Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) – HCE is a restricted online system that allow vendors to meet state regulatory requirements when conducting business with state and county government entities. The system required collaboration between four (4) separate state agencies while presenting a single interface to the vendors. Compliance status is available for review by state and county buyers for use in determining vendor contract and payment eligibility.

Jury Pool – A jury notification system that provides court and case information to potential jurors via public internet access. This system includes a public interface as well as administrative functionalities for the First and Third Circuit courts in the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities in above mentioned project included but not limited to:

oTechnical backend design

oFront end user interface design

oDeveloping functional specifications

oManaging Development team located in Poland

oManaging local resources

oTraining government employees in local and branch offices involved in the process

oSetting and managing executive level expectations

oReporting financial position to the State of Hawaii’s budget oversight committee

oConduct press conferences as required

oMaintained budgetary considerations based on contracted cost and timeline

Learning House, Inc. Las Vegas, NV – Senior Consultant (September 2001 – December 2005)

Provide corporate consulting in the field of Information Technology

Provide Microsoft Office Specialist training and certification, Project Management, Systems Design.

Provided profit and loss analysis on projected business initiatives

Below is a partial list of projects under Learning House:

oSouthwest Gas Corporation (2 month study) – Conducted project study regarding existing security and surveillance technology. The scope of the study if to provide recommendations on available technology that can either replace of enhace current system

o37 Associates (on-going) – A casino developer in the Las Vegas Area. Provided Networking and security services to include Exchange Server administration, VoIP implementation, System security/backup/recovery

oAllFilipinios.Com (on-going) – A local online directory targeting the Filipino community. Provided web development and design, PHP programming accommodating search and listing function, created chat and blogging section via PhPChat

oMega Mortgage – A mortgage company serving the Las Vegas, California, and Arizona areas. Provided network management, web design/development, and systems maintenance

Systems Implementation, Project Manager, PurchasePro.com, Las Vegas, NV – Contract Project Manager (Oct 2000 – Aug 2001)

Managed the creation of an eProcurement marketplace for Honeywell Inc, MyFacilities.com, AEC Connect and other clients by performing the following:

Identify client’s business requirements.

Create business cases in preparation for functional and technical development

Provided business analysis for clients to identify necessary functionality and processes that will be incorporated in their personalized web application.

Translate business requirements to technical requirements.

Identify necessary resources such as technical, training, marketing, and customer support.

Provide technical solution to business problems by identifying available functionality.

Managed Web and database developers

Managed ASP and COM programmers

Provide full-life cycle project management

PeopleSoft, Pleasanton, CA - Sr. Contract Project Manager (Jan 1999 - Aug 2000)

As part of Corporate Staffing I manage the following projects and responsibilities:

Directly managed 5-person team Career Response Center

Managed development team in two continents

Streamlined processes for the Systems

Member of the iResumix implementation team

Managed start-to-finish development and implementation of the website, database, and process for eCenter's India Recruiting Initiative

Manage the look & feel, content, and functionality changes for PeopleSoft's employment site

Developed an Interactive Strategy for PeopleSoft's Corporate Staffing. The strategy is a

High-level, high profile strategy to enhance PeopleSoft’s recruiting presence on the Internet

Developed an Interactive branding strategy for PeopleSoft's Corporate Staffing

Developed and implemented interactive marketing strategy to attract and identify candidates using the Internet

EDP Contract Services: San Francisco, CA - Area Internet Specialist (Jan 1998 – Jan 1999)

As the first person to hold this position in this office, developed and tested the processes that governed the position

Integrated this function with the recruiting and sales effort proving it to be a vital part of the recruiting process

Designed and developed an MS Access97 database to house and short list candidates prior to entering them into Skillink. This database was accepted and was implemented within the company nationwide

Responsible for writing, editing, and posting advertisement on the company website, DICE, Monster, and other on-line career sites

Enhanced the recruiting effort by researching viable candidates and clients, using the Internet and other medium

Performed research on companies, new/current technologies, and other issues providing information to Technical Recruiters, Account Managers, Branch Manager, Consultants, and other business units

Provide in-house technical support for the branch office regarding MS Office97 Suite, LAN/WAN connectivity, MS Outlook, and other hardware and software related issues

Serve as technical lead for 4 Internet Specialist in the Northern California area

In addition, provided telephone and hands-on support for the database I created/developed

Hicks Consulting Group: Lafayette, CA – Internet Specialist (June 1997 - Dec 1997)

Perform research on companies, technology, and available consultants via the Internet.

Processed incoming e-mail resume (using cc:Mail) by identifying the technical skills and entering viable candidates into a LotusNotes database.

Produced and posted weekly advertisements.

Consultant Liaison handling payroll, contract, schedules, and other issues/ inquiries.

Provided customer service to current and prospective consultants.

Wahiawa General Hospital, Wahiawa, HI – Purchasing Analyst (May 1995 – May 1997)

Created internal database using DB IV to manage inventory

Point of Contact for Vendors and Representative

Processed purchase orders and Inventory control

United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman (April 1991 – April 1995)

First Columbia Bank – Systems Administrator (Jun 1989 – April 1991)

System administrator for AS/400

Ran daily check and cash processing in preparation for nightly clearing house

Performed code maintenance in RPG II and COBOL

Produced operational reports and distributed to managers and branches

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