Project Manager Scrum Master

Compton J. Chester

*** *.**** ******, ******, N.J. 07103

Phone: 917-***-****

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

Summary:

Results-oriented Project Manager and Scrum Master with a strong background in managing complex projects and coordinating teams to deliver successful outcomes. Skilled in Agile methodologies, SDLC and experience with web development and database management. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to see the project to completion while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Work Experience:

Project Manager/Program Coordinator - Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology - NJ (2018-Present)

● Led team of 5 in creating a new enterprise level database for GSAPP.

● Managed website updates and modifications.

● Handled communications with Legal regarding contracts.

● Oversaw procurement requests for projects.

● Conducted budget meetings with stakeholders.

Scrum Master - FamTeck Software and Service Solutions – Lithonia, GA (2017- 2018)

● Conducted technical training sessions on Agile development methods and the SDLC to ensure project completion

● Participated in meetings, technical discussions, reviews, and release planning.

● Provided technical assistance during project planning and demonstrations.

● Prepared project proposals and schedules.

● Evaluated information radiators and reported Scrum issues to stakeholders Web Project Manager - GroundWurk Media Group – Culver City, CA (2015–2016)

• Managed the development team of 8 to deliver all commitments on time.

• Removed obstacles hindering team progress during sprints.

• Hosted sprint meetings to evaluate team performance and identify areas for improvement.

Wine & Spirit Consultant - EMPIRE MERCHANTS -- New York, NY (2002-2010)

• Maintained customer relations through product consultation.

• Responded to customer queries regarding company products, sales, and account status.

• Analyzed the effectiveness of company products/programs in the marketplace using DIVER.

• Presented findings to customers and management, suggesting areas for improvement.

Market Data Analyst - DOW JONES MARKETS -- Harbor side Financial Center, NJ

(1994-2000)

• Ensured quality and integrity of real-time and historical financial data for various markets.

• Resolved customer service inquiries related to Dow Jones Markets products.

• Interacted with Dow Jones Market centers worldwide to address market data inquires.

• Tested new system functionality and provided feedback for enhancements.

Lab Technician - DOW JONES TELERATE – Harborside Financial Center, NJ

(1992–1994)

• Assisted with UNIX administrative duties

• Assisted with physical installation and upgrade of LAN components

• Maintained physical layout diagrams using VISIO 4.0 Skills:

Certified Professional Scrum Master

Project Management Tools: MS Project,Trello,Jira,Confluence, MS Office, Slack, Visio,SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Agile Coaching

Sprint Planning

Requirement gathering

Excellent communication skills

Certifications:

Professional Scrum Master

Global Knowledge - Cisco Certified Training School: CCNAX V2.0 Routing and Switching Boot Camp

Comet Computers - Sun Microsystems Certified School: SA135, SA285, Shell programming courses

Education:

(attended) Cook College New Brunswick NJ

Major: Communications

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