Global Program Management Professional
Resume:
Patricia Gautreaux
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Experienced and successful Global Program Management professional with over 15 years experience in diverse complex business projects.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Influencing and Negotiation Program, Stanford University, California, October 2012
MBA International Business, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, December 2003
PMP - Certified Project Management Professional, PMI # 331412
Bachelor in Business Administration, University of Puerto Rico, December 1988
Major Computer Information Systems
CNE – Certified Network Engineer
Spanish language – Speak & Write Expert level
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Global Program Director, Mars Inc. 7/2013 –
Managed the Summit Program, working with the various stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance and Mars IS. Owned all processes for meeting cadence, workstream reviews documentation, highlight risks and interdependencies, monitor milestones, etc. to ensure program deliverables were implemented to plan. Maintained the Program Stakeholder and Communication Plan and key communications including the Quarterly progress report, QCAR, Q18, etc. Operated the central program agenda (Steering Groups, Workstream Leaders, Quarterly CFO debriefs, etc.) and associated logistics (meeting invites and calendars, agenda) Owned and monitor the central Summit budget and consolidated the overall total program spent to targets including the program workstreams.
Americas IT / Program Manager, Global Transformation, PepsiCo, Inc. 3/2007-6/2013
Responsible for designing, implementing the process and technological platform to sustain Global Productivity projects and programs. In charge of development of a transparent framework for Project prioritization using proven portfolio management techniques. Lead cross functional teams in the creation of sound project plans that ensure goals and objectives can be met in a timely fashion and aligned in close partnership with IT, Finance, Marketing, R&D and Supply Chain leads.
Accountable for leading and delivering the Americas business agenda initiatives for Latin America plants and business site in Valhalla, NY. Lead a diverse regional team of employees and consultants servicing a global business. Close interaction and cooperation with business Executives, managers and cross functional teams. Responsible for the strategy and execution of the department short and long term goals: projects, human resources planning, hiring and budget management of $2.5 million.
IT Manager, New York City Department of Health 2005 - 2007
Responsible for managing IT application projects in a diverse technological environment within multi functional departments and business owners.
Key projects: Daycare System (handheld and tablet PC related project); Restaurant Inspections Results web site; Learning Content Management System for six thousand employees; Documentum (Knowledge and document management) project initiation; Implementation Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
IT Regional Infrastructure Manager, Shell Caribbean & Central America 1997 - 2003
Spearheaded planning and management of significant IT projects for 19 countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Liaison to Corporate Global IT, Project Office, Business Managers, multinational vendors, contractors and IT local staff. Established resources, priorities, change management, monitoring plans, risk assessments reporting and consulting with Senior Corporate Managers. Developed and led a cohesive, interactive virtual team of 22 multinational IT members, allocating tasks, motivating and conducting performance appraisals.
Conducted project management activities with cross-functional and multinational teams and vendors.
Implementation of 18 regional ERP business sites.
Planned and directed cluster information security certifications based on BS7799 (ISO 17799) standard.
Implemented and managed a multinational network project (WAN), facilitating all business communications within 18 countries and 51 sites, doubling previous data throughput capacity, resulting in cost savings of 25%.
Designed and implemented centralized IT equipment and software purchases for 18 countries, resulting in a 30% savings.
IT Manager, Ministry of Public Works and Telecommunications 1994 - 1997
In charge of planning and directing the analysis, design and implementation of applications and infrastructure projects; Supervision of personnel and implementation of operational methods. Elaboration of RFPs, technical, operational, and economical feasibility studies.
Developed analysis, design and implementation plan of new drivers license system and processes, resulting in an efficiency process saving of $200,000.
Computer Systems Analyst, City of Orlando 1989 - 1994
Analysis and selection of new information technology to satisfy business / user needs.
Documentation of standards. administration, planning, support of WAN and applications.
EDP Specialist, Price Waterhouse 1988 - 1989.
Analysis and implementation of computerized accounting system. Continuous interaction with clients.
Methods Analyst Intership, MT&T, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1987
Automation of manual procedures for the Treasury department. Internship of four months through the Association of International Students of Commerce and Economics (AIESEC).
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS:
ACO Leadership Academy, Plano, Tx and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Leading Change, London, UK - Oil Products Business Workshop, London, UK -Leadership Navigating Skills Workshop, San Jose, Costa Rica - Managing Information Technology Infrastructure, London, UK - Project Management, Miami, Florida - Exceptional Customer Service
OTHER:
Honest, reliable, discreet, hard worker, team player
US Citizen
Willing to relocate for the right opportunity
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