Project Management Information Technology

TAMMY SIMON- BALDON

Cheektowaga, NY *****~ 716-***-****~ *************@*****.***

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Sr. Project Management professional with experience in leadership, budget management, and administrative programs. Responsible for overall project management of projects which comprise complex initiatives. Proven experience managing mission critical, complex projects (and/ or programs) to deliver results within the authorized budget on the approved time schedule. Adept at negotiating and coordinating project plans, budget objectives and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency-initiated action.

Technical Skills: MS Office, MS Project, Visio, SAP, Primavera, PeopleSoft, JDE, PowerPoint, CIMPRO, COGNOS. JIRA, PowerBi, Teams, Webex

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of management principles and processes to perform project management duties and to coordinate and integrate project objectives and recommendations

Experience with project assignments using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative to accomplish projects

Synthesizes large quantities of complex programmatic and strategic data into comprehensive reports, correspondences, and standard operating procedure tools

Proven ability to gather information and apply a lessons-learned approach for agency reporting and recommendations

Expertly utilize keen analysis and insights with a team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

CUBRC INC 12/2022 - PRESENT

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

•Responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle

•Maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements

•Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project

•Builds plans for technological advances to meet the mission, develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing

•Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed

•Coordinate project materials and the use of shared resources; identify resource constraints, and assist with corrective action plans to remedy any issues

•Manage relationships with sub-contractors, identifying issues, and take corrective action plans to remedy any issues

•Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders

•Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports; performs other related duties as assigned

•Develop objective measures for evaluating project effectiveness and managing projects across a broad range of project specialty areas

•Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

•Apply the appropriate management techniques given project specific needs, risks, and differences in core team member skill levels

•Manages all cross-functional aspects of the project to create the defined deliverables within the authorized budget on the approved time schedule

•Delegate and manage the tasks of the other functional core team members

•Correct project resource issues such as performance problems or availability problems

•Drive teams towards excellence in analysis and decision making

SR. PROJECT ANALYST

M&T BANK 03/2020 – 12/2022

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

•Oversaw and directed all project related activities to include policy, budget, training, contracts, program assessments, and regulatory compliance

•Created plans that integrates schedules and criteria, and establishes the participating parties' assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria

•Maintained the individual project timelines as they relate to the management plan goals. Participate in timeline programming decisions affecting long- and short-range courses of action for assigned projects

•Directed the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and development to support projects

•Oversaw project reviews, including readjustments in funding and timelines. Resolves problems or conflicts impeding progress, assuring that contractor and agency staffs work effectively as a team to complete the project in accordance with the timeline

•Managed projects (balancing scope/quality, schedule, and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout

•Developed project scoping documents and detailed project plans for each assigned project including project objectives, scope, work activities, milestones, deliverables, schedule, work activity assignments, and cost estimates

•Provided direct assistance to project management officials by providing, securing, or negotiating for the resources and services needed to manage and complete the project. Ensured that management continues to provide appropriate levels of resources throughout the project

•Provided status reports and management presentations on cost and schedule progress throughout the course of the project

•Met with managers and executives within the organization to define the overall goals and objectives of the project

•Prepared action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensured that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies

•Prepared recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

MBMS 10/2017-12/2018

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

•Met with managers and executives within the organization to define the overall goals and objectives of the project

•Prepared action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensured that plans are consistent with organizational goals, schedules, and policies

•Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the organization to obtain needed resources and support

•Managed project resources to meet goals and objectives. Recommended adjustment of resources; established a system to review, control, and report on project status

•Planned, coordinated, and established operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project

•Conducted in-depth analyses of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and determines how to resolve them

•Controlled and managed project milestones and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations with a focus on meeting project objectives

•Prepared directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project

•Conducted briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep managers and executives advised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations

PROJECT COORDINATOR

MEDIA SALES PLUS 10/2016- 10/2017

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

•Analyzed, coordinated and/or performed a variety of special projects/program assignments and studies which lead to resolution of management problems and improvement of operations; independently develops a plan of action, recommends solutions

•Responsible for establishing project teams, managing budget requirements throughout project life cycle, leads team in identification of goals and objectives, stakeholders, tasks, associated risks, and milestones.

•Assisted budget development and defense processes, supports, programming decisions, and provides input for the operating budget

•Assisted in the development of other project management professionals through mentoring, training, and review of work products

•Assigned work to functional staff members in accordance with established organization mission and functions, workload fluctuations and personnel availability

•Defined and interpreted governing policies, procedures, and regulations; provides financial advice and renders decisions on major problems

•Reviewed operating procedures and policies with respect to the desired performance objectives of management

•Advised management of operating areas at risk of not achieving desired performance and recommends corrective actions

•Developed or directed the development of new or changed internal operating procedures and instructions

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE 01/2015– 10/2016

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

•Provided executive-level support to Executive Directors, and Deputy Executive Directors. Performed a variety of administrative and support type duties in such areas as personnel management, technical reporting, timekeeping, security, travel, training, procurement, and file management.

•Ensured day-to-day action items, requests for information, and meeting logistics are prepared, coordinated, reviewed, and completed in the most effective and efficient manner

•Provided administrative service to high-ranking government officials or top-level business executives

•Researched, reviewed, and analyzed basic laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and past practices as well as current issues and topics pertaining to ongoing initiatives that may be of interest to executive staff

•Maintained calendars and schedules for multiple officials and arranging and coordinating meetings for high-ranking government officials or top-level business executives

•Participated in all phases of organizational and management matters, including organizational redesign and impacts associated with legislative and regulatory changes and management requirements

•Researched and analyzed technical, financial or program issues, reviewed information and applying standard quantitative or qualitative analytical techniques

•Performed office duties using a multitude of software applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

•Provided technical assistance, troubleshooting and support for regularly scheduled meetings, conference calls, video teleconferences, and webinars

•Managed Senior leaders’ schedules, ensuring they are appropriately prepared for priority engagements, and de conflicting/delegating overlapping engagements

•Determined information needs for leadership engagements, develop briefing materials, staff meetings, and capture key takeaways during engagements to further organizational operations

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