TRAVALAYA M JACKSON

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SUMMARY

Experienced Business Administration professional with a proven track record in project management and change management with years of experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and driving organizational change to achieve business objectives. Adept at analyzing complex business problems, creating solutions, and managing projects from conception to successful completion. Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives, build consensus, and manage stakeholder relationships to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled communicator and problem solver with a strong commitment to delivering results and continuously improving processes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) Project planning and scheduling Risk management Budget management Stakeholder management Team leadership and supervision Change management methodologies Process improvement Business analysis Financial analysis Requirements gathering Vendor management Contract negotiation Strategic planning Program management Operations management Resource allocation Performance management Communication and interpersonal skills Presentation and report writing skills

Soft Skills: Leadership Problem-solving Adaptability Communication (Verbal and Written) Interpersonal skills Negotiation Conflict resolution Time management Decision-making Teamwork and collaboration

Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Salesforce JIRA Smarteam PLM (Oracle database) WinMagi ERP System Wrike Microsoft Suite ProjectManager.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

FBMC Benefits Management April 2019 - Present

Develop project plans and timelines that outline all of the necessary steps for successful completion, and also develop detailed project schedules and ensure that all project tasks are completed within the established timeline.

Provide the project team with all the resources it needs, including personnel, equipment, and financial resources, achieving a 65% team satisfaction score.

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project, and also continuously monitor project progress to identify and address new risks as they arise.

Manage project budgets and ensure that all project expenses are within the approved budget, by tracking project spending and providing regular budget reports to stakeholders.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders, team members, and vendors to ensure all team members have the information and resources they need to complete their tasks effectively.

Ensure that all project deliverables meet or exceed 75% of customer expectations and comply with at least 95% quality standards, by overseeing the development and implementation of quality control processes and procedures.

Evaluate project performance and identify opportunities for improvement, by monitoring project progress and providing regular status updates to stakeholders, recommending, and implementing changes to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.

Project Manager

Turbocor January 2015 - January 2017

Demonstrated expertise in leading change management initiatives, resulting in the successful implementation of mechanical design, product software release, and process development change order projects within a Change Management Office (CMO) with a 90% success rate.

Prepared and presented project reports, including project status and key performance indicators/metrics, to stakeholders, clients, and leadership, effectively communicating the impact and outcomes of change management initiatives.

Coordinated cross-functional project teams, including design engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers, to effectively plan and execute change management projects, achieving project milestones ahead of schedule by 15%.

Utilized project charters, risk identification, risk mitigation planning, and work breakdown structures to develop efficient change management plans, reducing project risks by 40%.

Provided leadership and facilitation to cross-functional project teams, resulting in a 25% improvement in the delivery of better products, services, and processes.

Implemented a change management dashboard to provide real-time project status visibility and ensure accountability, including a project ranking system to prioritize projects based on impact and priority level, as well as maintain a comprehensive project history.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Document Control Coordinator

Danfoss Turbocor January 2008 - January 2015

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Specialization - Project Management

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Specialization - Marketing

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

CERTIFICATIONS

Situational Leadership II

The Ken Blanchard Companies

Project Success Method

Project Success Institute Inc.

Configuration Management III & IV

University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Essentials of Business Development 1 & 2

Florida Institute of Technology

ISO 9001/ISO 14001 Internal Auditors

Bureau Veritas Training

Lean Six Sigma Advanced Yellow Belt – ETS

Change Management Specialist

Management & Strategy Institute

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