Information Technology Project Management

ANTHONY SHERROD

Arlington, TX *****

(***) ***- *996 *******.*.*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sherrod

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Experienced Information Technology professional and United States Army veteran with 10+ years of extensive expertise in business intelligence and project management. Skilled in network management, data warehousing, data analysis, business analysis, project management, process improvement, and change management. Recognized for exceptional performance and professionalism. Adept at leveraging strategic insights to drive operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.

Project Management

Software Development

Asset Management

Information Technology

Network Management

Collaboration

Business Intelligence

Full System Development

Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Desoto Chiefs Football and Cheer Program Desoto, TX 2022 – Present

President

Guided the program’s strategic planning process, boosting youth sports engagement by 25% and enhancing community involvement through targeted initiatives.

Spearheaded fundraising campaigns, achieving a 30% increase in annual donations, enabling expanded program offerings and improved facilities

Collaborated with the Board of Directors to establish robust policies, ensuring financial and operational transparency that bolstered stakeholder confidence and compliance

Cultivated strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community leaders, resulting in an increase in program participation and heightened visibility for activities and events

Managed day-to-day operations, including budgeting, staff supervision, and volunteer coordination, optimizing efficiency and resource utilization to meet program objectives consistently

Represented the organization at community events, enhancing public awareness and support for youth sports, resulting in increased volunteer engagement and widespread community backing

Accenture Dallas, TX 2019 – 2023

Project Management Technology Consultant

Led a team of 5+ personnel to define and execute deployment requirements, resulting in a streamlined deployment process.

Defined work plans, schedules, and required personnel for deployment, ensuring project milestones were consistently met and exceeded

Assessed training needs and business readiness for application enhancement, achieving a 95% user adoption rate and minimizing post-deployment issues

Implemented and maintained Agile processes, ensuring adherence to Scrum methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Orchestrated Scrum ceremonies including Grooming, Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Demos, and Sprint Retrospectives, improving team collaboration and productivity

Provided Agile coaching to team members, enhancing their understanding of Agile principles and practices, resulting in increased team efficiency and morale

ANTHONY SHERROD PG. 2

Dell EMC Oklahoma City, OK 2018 – 2019

Senior Federal Order Management

Reviewed order information and shipping details with precision, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate across all processed orders, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Processed orders from multiple Federal Sales Queues, consistently achieving order accuracy through meticulous review and verification

Trained and mentored team members in inventory control and ordering processes, resulting in decreased order processing errors within the first quarter

Exceeded daily and weekly production targets, optimizing workflow efficiency and ensuring timely order fulfillment

Department of the Air Force Oklahoma City, OK 2017

Lead Information Technology Policy Planner

Provided technical advisory support for quality-driven software development, resulting in improved software reliability and performance metrics.

Developed, coordinated, and implemented methodologies for 9 complex projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while achieving project milestones ahead of schedule

Assessed policy needs and developed comprehensive policies governing software development activities, leading to a reduction in compliance issues and streamlined operations

Applied extensive knowledge of Aerospace standards, regulations, and procedures to enhance project outcomes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and achieving compliance with regulatory requirements

Designed and implemented tailored training programs for software development teams, resulting in increased productivity and proficiency in software development, testing, and management techniques

Managed $48M worth of inventoried equipment, including computers, hardware peripherals, and software packages, maintaining rigorous item control, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost savings

State of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 2014 – 2017

Quality Assurance Manager / Scrum Master

Planned and coordinated activities throughout the lifecycles of IT projects, ensuring seamless project execution and achieving project milestones within set timelines and budget constraints.

Implemented defect and requirements management tools, testing best practices, and standardized methodologies, resulting in a reduction in software defects and improved overall software quality

Spearheaded the standardization of work processes, tools, and methodologies, leading to increased workflow efficiency and improved project delivery timelines

Facilitated Daily Scrum Meetings and Monthly Reviews, conducted sprint retrospectives, and drove continuous improvement initiatives, increasing team productivity and project alignment with strategic goals

Applied budgeting expertise to manage testbed build-out and maintenance, introducing virtualization that reduced equipment costs by $168K on a critical project, optimizing resource allocation and budget utilization

Orchestrated testing activities for User Acceptance Testing and Oklahoma Information Technology Accessibility testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and user requirements

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

Master of Science (M.S.) Information Technology Project Management Trident University International

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration Trident University International

Project Management Certification Google

Network System Administrator New Horizons Computer Learning Center

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Jira

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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