Project Management Senior

ANDRÉ G. ALLEN

MBA/TM, PMP, CSM

515-***-**** ********@*****.***

West Des Moines, IA 50266 https://www.linkedin.com/in/agallen5/ Sr. Project Management

Employs Effective Risk Management Strategies, Supporting Prosperous Portfolio Management Innovative and mission-focused executive leader with demonstrated success in directing executive-level programs, resulting in cost savings, revenue increases, and effective product launches. Implements high-level planning to achieve proficient project initiations, guiding teams throughout the development, execution, control, and final closeout. Bridges gaps between technical and non-technical project partners, utilizing expert knowledge in contract negotiations, stakeholder communications, and business alignment. A natural mentor who encourages creativity and inventive thinking to solve complex problems and boost team performance. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Program & Project Management Risk Assessments & Mitigations Executive Portfolio Management Sourcing & Acquisitions Stakeholder Negotiations Coaching & Mentoring Technical Communications & Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crossroad Moments IA

President & Owner, VP of Sales, Program & Project Management 01/2021 – Present

- Over a quarter-century of competent leadership experience ranging from frontline and senior management to leading executive spaces, from speaking engagements to a multitude of simultaneously running a facet of programs and projects from mid to high levels .

- Provided impeccable public, and corporate written and interpersonal communications skills which provide proven success in moving organizations.

GE Healthcare IA & NE

Imaging Project Manager, Consultant 07/2023 – 03/2024

- Managed a multitude of (36 projects) modalities from CT, CT-PET, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Xray, and Mammogram.

- Oversaw the construction of rooms, hospitals, and clinics across two states.

• Identified and resolved project issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing their impact on project progress.

• Implemented project lifecycle management processes to ensure project requirements were documented and tracked throughout the project.

• Developed a comprehensive project plan that outlined the key tasks and milestones for a major consulting project, resulting in the successful completion of the project on time and within budget. Nicholas Earth Printing Houston, TX

Vice President of Sales/National Sales Director 07/2020 – 10/2021 Facilitate, document, and monitor global risk compliance and develop new marketing channels. Identify and pursue growth targets and oversee acquisitions. Foster communications for affiliated market segments to meet stakeholder’s commercial printing service needs. Sharpen corporate policy and strategy developments for budgeting, personnel management, customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, and branding.

• Supplied Tier-1 communication and coverage to 32 new account requisitions. Hy-Vee, Inc. Waukee, IA

Health Market Manager & Asst. Manager 10/2012 – 07/2020 Guided a project team of 20 in budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, new program launches, and upgrades. Set department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, and sanitation. Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated employees and performances. Planned displays, promotions, and determined pre-orders.

• Provided Top 5 returns on gross profits on a weekly basis.

• Contributed value-adding insights, including team planning, testing, and program implementations. ANDRÉ G. ALLEN PAGE 2

Global Vet Link (GVL) Ames, IA

Contracted Work Project Manager/SCRUM Master 08/2011 – 09/2012 Led operations for a staff of 7. Charged with reviewing project proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of project. Defined execution roadmap and staffing for each phase of project and arranged for recruitment of assignment.

• Modernized a flagship application that allowed the company significantly to expand market shares.

• Facilitated project management and business analysis SME for a multi-million-dollar, complex, compliance-training project.

• Accelerated strategic ideas that to improve training and learning structure standardization. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage West Des Moines, IA

Delivery Manager—Imaging Services / Technical Infrastructure Project Manager 01/2010 – 08/2011 Managed and supported key mergers as well as integration efforts to help define and implement standardized operational programs. Completed business systems and financial analyses while participating in the development of consistent process and procedures to provide a highly secure network. Developed and supported the delivery of strategies, business cases, transition communication, financials, and training for multiple cross- functional impacted work groups. Oversaw project staff, development of project plans, identification of risk/issues/concerns, and mitigation plans.

• Fostered relationships with key internal and external partners when addressing SEC compliance issues.

• Analyzed available information and proactively created plans for adjustments, using sound decision-making matrixes.

• Coordinated project activities that optimized product delivery and increased customer satisfaction, saving customers 17%. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

IFMC, West Des Moines, IA

Senior Product/Project Manager

Nationwide, Des Moines, IA

Project Manager/Onsite of SCRUM Master

Wells Fargo, West Des Moines, IA

Project Manager

Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Des Moines, IA

Project Manager

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Technology Management (TM) University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Network Engineering

Hamilton Business College, Urbandale, IA

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Accounting, emphasis: Coaching University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

• Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) #00 1623274 Active through 26 January 2026

• Project Management Professional (PMP) #3767876 Active through 28 January 2027

• Dale Carnegie Leadership Course Training

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, NIKU Clarity, MS Project, Visio, Crystal Reports, Visual Studio, SAP, SQL, PeopleSoft, AutoCAD LT 2020 SKILLS

Leadership, Effective Time Management, Adaptability, Communications, Leadership & Teamwork, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies (Scope, Time & Cost), Business Analyst, IT Program & Project Management, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, Executive Portfolio Management, Sourcing & Acquisitions, Stakeholder Negotiations, Coaching & Mentoring, Multiple Workstreams

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