Kevin Vidal
IT Director • Project Manager • CSM, CSPO, PSM 1
PO Box 24253 Denver, CO 80224
Tel.: 303-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
LinkedIn: Kevin Vidal
Highly qualified and dynamic people-oriented Scrum Master & Product Owner trained with rich experience in Project Management, Agile/Scrum frameworks, Information Technology, and Product Development. Equipped with recent Scrum and CSM, PSM 1, CSPO certificates. Currently studying for PMP & CBAP certifications. Well-versed in web-content, training, business proposals, and grants. Continuously experimenting, aspire original alternatives, and challenge conventional practices in delivering creative design utilizing proficiency with Adobe CC tools.
Diverse practice in implementing ultimate solutions to solve complex business problems, deliver strategic plans and analysis.
Known for developing new projects and approaches while upholding an environment for creative excellence to facilitate comprehension.
Proven track record of effective business communication and team motivation.
Dedicated to volunteerism and community service, providing analysis to NGOs, ranging from identifying objectives, demographics, marketing, media, and analysis. Committed to diversity and inclusion concept to increase engagement and collaboration for business prosperity, seeking new partnerships and alliances.
Core Skills and Competencies
Project Management
Information Technology
Agile/Scrum Master
Technical Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Business Processes
Leadership
Product Development
Communication
Time Management
Data-Driven Analysis
Teamwork
Tactical Planning
Public Speaking
Financial Systems/Business Process Training:
AP, AR, AM, BI, Projects, Expenses, Purchasing, Order Management, Inventory, GL Query, Reporting, Oracle, PeopleSoft FSCM, People Tools (3.5-9.2), System/Process Auditing, Reconciliation, and SQR/SQL
Software:
MS Office, Lucid Chart, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Projects, Draw.io, Zoho Projects, Adobe CC Suite, Social Media Platforms & Tools, Corel Video & Graphics Suite, WordPress, Video Editor Apps, Grammarly, Oracle, MS Server, SQL, Firefox, Chrome, Explorer, VPN, Dropbox, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting, Skype, Google Docs, Jamboard, Mural, Discord, Trello, Zoom, Google Apps, eCamm, OSB
Certificates
CSM PSM 1 CSPO PMP (in progress)
Career Highlights
Senior Systems Analyst/Scrum Master/ Product Owner
Promoted enterprise-wide teambuilding, process understanding and developed an approved strategy for reaching maximal team efficiency.
Deployed SDLC business strategies in over 15 industries.
Submitted a $5M data warehouse solution to streamline the forecasts and financial close.
Coordinated review of over 1M sub-ledger transactions, analyzing and eliminating audit exceptions.
Implemented Financial System Process Solutions using iterative and sequential methodologies along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and consulting and software companies.
Served as Corporate Communicator and prepared technical design documents and training manuals, grant, unique articles, and web content.
Provided design initiatives that enabled automated reporting.
Presented technical designs identifying fraudulent periodic payment transactions to retirees.
Project Management
Supervised a team of as many as 20 developers and SME’s to integrate external and internal systems into the ledger ERP system for an educational testing company.
Contributed to the enterprise-wide concordance and provided more than 50 financial business process improvements.
Designed the process and data flow for contract billing and order-to-ship/cash processes eliminating poor client relationship with the software vendor and enhancing process efficiency.
Boosted adherence to the Project Management methodologies and Agile framework while retooling skills in the field.
Successfully performed as a Project Manager on over 10 challenging projects utilizing the Agile approach to provide iterative development, flexibility, continuous feedback.
Work Experience
Scrum Team Member
DAMU YouTube Show 1/2021
Create and implement a social media platform about Scrum, deploying Scrum, performing as a member of a volunteer group under the direction of a CSM, CSPO, PMP, PMI-ACP, and CSSBB.
Volunteer Consultant
ABCD Group, Inc (Nonprofit) 9/2020 - 12/2020
Assisted in starting a new credit union for the poverty-stricken. Delivered high-level marketing analysis, logo, and brand name, provided general credit union expertise. Facilitated and promoted the market understanding.
Remote IT Project Manager
DLZP Group, Inc 2017
Cooperated with ERP clients and senior management, interacting with PeopleSoft on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud to remotely manage implementations.
Consultant, Project Manager & Analyst (Entrepreneur)
Love Electra Retail 2006 – 2010
Strategically delivered new web-design that included content creation, marketing, operations, financial systems integration, and reporting. Analyzed and interpreted metrics, resolving design-related opportunities.
Project Manager & Senior Business Systems Analyst
Robert Half Intl., Boeing, Inc., Peoplesoft, Etc. 2004 – 2008
Developed and implemented complex technical solutions and upgraded PeopleSoft ERP Systems, delivered Financial and HRMS interface processes for over 200 users.
Senior Systems Analyst
Pearson Education/Harcourt, Inc. 2002 – 2004
Coordinated projects with developers, production support, and deployment teams to ensure technical compatibility with PeopleSoft financials, logistics applications, and interfaces.
Education
Denver Open Media Foundation, Udemy, Careerera, Scrum Alliance, PMI, Scrum.Org
IBA – (In-person & Online) - Denver, CO 2018 – Present
Master in Business Administration Studies,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
California State University, San Francisco, CA
Continuing Education Business Admin, Creative Writing & Media Student
Denver Public Library Technology Workshops
Lighthouse Writer’s Workshops