SORELLE NEEDHAM
Columbus, OH · 614-***-****
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A Professional Scrum Master 1 & 2 with a history of leading cross-functional teams and implementing Scrum principles to deliver high-quality products. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with outstanding ability to collaborate with team members. Proven ability to facilitate team collaboration to ensure project success. Passionate about establishing strong Agile workplaces built upon trust, delivering value, and collaborating with Stakeholders. Seeking an opportunity to further a career in Agile and Scrum.
EXPERIENCE
JULY 2018 – DECEMBER 2022
SCRUM MASTER, CAPTURERX
Responsible for optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered by two scrum teams
Coordinated and facilitated Scrum ceremonies, managing dependencies for the team, providing visibility into team delivery plans and progress, enabling continuous improvement within the team.
Worked with the Product owner to align team with the product vision, sprint goals, and other necessary information.
Used JIRA for metrics and documentation.
Delivered Agile team development and management while keeping teams focused and committed to sprint goals, monitoring team performance/progress using metrics, and reporting to upper management.
Communicated effectively through written and verbal means to co-workers, subordinates, and senior leadership.
Coached team members on agile principles and providing general guidance on the scrum process.
Actively ensured task boards are being updated daily to ensure transparency and effective communication.
Streamlines operational processes and procedures by proactively utilizing Agile Methodologies and techniques to reinforce continuous improvement.
Possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, great analytical, and team player skills.
FEBRUARY 2013 – MARCH 2018
CSR/ SUPERVISOR, AFFINIONGROUP
Taking inbound and outbound calls as a Customer Service Representative.
Opened customer accounts by recording account information and maintained customer records.
Supervised 10-20 direct annual, quarterly, and monthly performance reports for call center agents.
Trained new employees in the company policies, procedures, and best practices
Evaluated overall performance of team as well as individuals. Coached and counseled team members both individually and together to improve performance
Organized and oversee the schedules and work of assigned agents
Provided guidance to different stakeholders such as Discover, Chase Travel in the management of different projects.
Assisted by taking agents’ calls if they can’t handle the workload.
EDUCATION
JULY 2019
PN, Fortis College
jUNE 2008
hIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
SKILLS
Microsoft Office/ Team Meetings
JIRA/ Confluence
Coaching and Mentoring
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving, Critical/Analytical Thinking
ACTIVITIES
In 2012, I volunteered at the Salvation Army as a School after program teacher. Helped children from 1st to 8th grade with their homework’s. Coached them how to behave and be polite with elders.
CERTIFICATES
PSM1
PSM2
SAFe 5.0 Scrum Master (in progress)
LANGUAGES
English
French
Canadian French