Program and Project Management

nManaged the process of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project

nPartnered with project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams to lead the definition of and evaluate technical/business requirements, define project scope, and objectives following methodology, policy, and procedures

nEstablished and managed project plans and schedules, tracked project milestones, managed and accounted for unforeseen delays, realigned schedules and expectations as needed to minimize the impact of change on project delivery

nDeveloped and implemented project communication plans; prepared and presented project documentation, including RACI matrix, status updates, and other reporting documents

nCreated, maintained, and managed program/project risks, actions, issues, and decisions (RAID) logs to identify, analyze, and respond to project risks

nManaged and appropriately escalated, delivery impediments, risks and issues including reaching out to the larger company network for impediment removal

nFacilitated the coordination of meetings and deliverables between project teams and business teams to foster better communication between the functions, ensuring cross-team coordination

nActed as an agile Project Manager with a focus on guiding the teams towards improving the way they work

nAssisted with developing project business case, budgets and ROI analysis

nMaintained project budgets and initiated Project Change Requests to track additional tasks and costs

nServed as a mentor/advisor/decision-maker to project managers for the program for issues related to governmental regulation, project quality, project risk, and safety

nWorked closely with the Program Executive Sponsor, Operating Committee, and Steering Committee to facilitate decisions necessary for delivery and to overcome barriers

Contract Program / Project Manager - Oct 2021 to present

Role: Project Manager

Localizations: USA

Implementation for Services Company - TX

Role: Program Manager

Localizations: Global

M&A Implementation for Hotel and Resort Company – FL

CherryRoad Technologies - Jan 2021 through Sep 2021

Role: Program Manager

Localizations: USA

Implementation for two School Districts – NC

Contract Project Manager - Aug 2020 through Dec 2020

Role: Project Manager

Localizations: USA

Apps Associates LLC - May 2019 through Aug 2020

Role: Project Manager

Localizations: USA

Implementation for Biopharmaceutical Company – Waltham, MA

Implementation for Retail Company – Houston, TX

Contract Project Manager - Dec 2018 through May 2019

Role: Project Manager

Localizations: USA

Implementation for National Healthcare Corporation – Los Angeles, CA

ArcLight Consulting LLC - Jan 2016 through Dec 2018

Role: Project Manager

Localizations: USA, Canada

Implementation for Canadian Retirement Corporation – Mississauga, ON

Implementation for Not-For-Profit Organization – Arlington, VA

Implementation for Private Professional Company – Seattle, WA

Implementation for Banking Corporation – NYC, NY

Implementation for Quality Assurance Corporation – Houston, TX

Implementation for Healthcare Corporation – NJ

Implementation for Manufacturing Corporation – Columbus, OH

Implementation for Law Firm – NYC, NY

IBM - Aug 2014 through Jan 2016

Role: Business Analyst

Localizations: USA, UK, Ireland, India, Bermuda

Implementation for Global Insurance Company – Stamford, CT

Drivestream Inc. - May 2014 through Jul 2014

Role: Business Analyst

Localizations: USA

Multiple Implementations – US

Motion HR LLC - Jul 2012 through Apr 2014

Role: Practice Manager, Project Manager

Localizations: USA, UK, France

Implementation for Global Health Company – Bethesda, MD

Implementation for Global Energy Company – Paris, France

Implementation for US Wholesale Sales and Distribution Company – San Diego, CA

Implementation for Global Medical Device Manufacturer – Boston, MA

Project Management and Business Analysis

nProvided best practice advice to optimize business process reengineering

nDesigned solutions and provided options to best meet business requirements

nManaged and worked RICEW components

nCreated project management deliverables using the project methodology

nProblem resolution by thinking innovatively to deliver an outstanding customer experience

nPrepared configuration documents and functional design documents

nLead meetings and discussions with IT and Business teams

nProvided functional consulting services by acting as subject matter expert. Lead business owners through the entire implementation lifecycle.

Contract Business Analyst - Jul 2011 through Jul 2012

Role: Business Analyst

Localizations: USA

Support for Natural Gas Liquids Processing, and Transportation – Houston, TX

Motion HR LLC - Apr 2010 through Aug 2011

Role: Business Analyst, Project Manager

Localizations: USA

Implementation for Oil and Gas Service Company - Houston, TX

Implementation for Manufacturing Company with multiple unions - Fort Worth, TX

Implementation for Energy Company – Sacramento, CA

Implementation for Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate Company - Dallas, TX

Cyberonics, Inc. - Sep 2005 through Mar 2010

Position: Director, HR Systems

Application Software: Oracle Global HR, Payroll, OAB, CWB

Localizations: USA, Belgium

Awards: Connector Award FY2007 Q1

Connector Award FY2008 Q4

Implementation and Post Implementation Support

nPerformed as Project Manager, HR/Benefits Lead and Product Knowledge Expert for Oracle HR, Payroll, OAB

nImplementation was on time and under budget

nDefined best practices for Cyberonics environment

nModified PTO accrual plan and payroll element FastFormulas

nCreated corporate bonus and common review plans utilizing Compensation Workbench

nCreated project management deliverables using Oracle’s Application Implementation Method (AIM)

nCreated ad-hoc queries using Oracle PL/SQL with Toad and SQL Developer

nPerformed knowledge transfer to HR, Benefit, Compensation, and Payroll team members

Strategic Member of Human Resources Department

nSupervised Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator. Assumed Payroll Manager responsibilities following the departure of the Payroll Manager

nAs Health and Safety Officer, negotiated, created, and maintained the Blood-Borne Pathogen Program, updated the Health and Safety Program (HASP) manual

nReviewed benefit claims history and negotiated rates with benefits consultant and providers. Evaluated total costs to determine employee/employer split. Analyzed and implemented additional cost-saving health plans

nEvaluated 401k fund performance and provided recommendations to the Plan Trustees

nProvided signature authority for 401k plan modifications and employee withdrawals

nAssisted with the Human Resources/Payroll portion of the company Business Continuity Plan to ensure business critical processes continued without stoppage. In addition, assisted with the Disaster Recovery plan

nProvided data for auditors and filed 401k 5500s

nMaintained online repository for 401k documents

Ciber Enterprise Solutions - May 2004 through Sep 2005

Role: Business Analyst

Localizations: USA

Post Implementation Support for School District – Upper Marlboro, MD

Implementation for Credit Services Company – Costa Mesa, CA

Oracle Corporation - Jul 1996 through May 2004

Role: Business Analyst, Project Manager

Localizations: USA, Canada, France

Awards: Oracle QOOL Award – 2000

Implementation for Global Financial Services Provider – New York, NY

Implementation for Global Gas Compressor Manufacturer – Houston, TX

Implementation for Global Fast-Food Restaurant Company– Oak Brook, IL

Implementation for Natural Gas Liquids Processing, Transportation – Houston, TX

Implementation for Educational Company – Indianapolis, IN

Implementation for Offshore Oil/Gas Drilling Company – Houston, TX

Product Support for Manufacturing Company – Rapid City, SD

Implementation for Automotive Supply Company – Cleveland, OH

Implementation for Energy Company – Houston, TX

Integral Systems - May 1994 through Jun 1996

Role: Business Analyst

Localizations: Venezuela

Implementation for National Telephone Company - Caracas, Venezuela

Memorial Healthcare System - Oct 1983 through Apr 1994

Role: Business Analyst, Project Manager

Implementation and support for Healthcare System

John Garcia II CSM

Program/Project Manager

2016 to present focusing on Program and Project Management using a hybrid iterative approach.

1996-2016 Business analysis and Project Management using waterfall, hybrid, and agile SDLC models

Leadership Traits

Values – Loyal, committed, and trustworthy: there is a right way to do things and I always believe in doing the right things right

Command – Initiates and sets direction: Action oriented, I don’t need to wait and be told what to do or when to start

Adaptability – Flexible and agile: Highly flexible, I resolve problems and react well in unexpected situations

Relationship – Collaboration with others: I understand the concept “it takes a team to make things happen.”

Organizer – Organized and efficient: I’m able to quickly see what can be improved, your ability to translate big picture goals into manageable targets allows you to stay on track. As an effective project manager, I prioritize what needs to happen next

Experience Summary

Overall Experience – over 30 years of experience in the IT, HCM, and Project Management professions

IT Implementations – 16 implementations; 9 end-to-end and 7 additional modules

Project Management Tools – MS Project, SmartSheet

Taught Oracle Fast Formula classes for Oracle Education

Professional Achievements

Smartsheet Product Certified User Certificate earned - May-2020

Leading Teams and People University of Michigan Certificate earned - Jul-2018

Certified Scrum Master – May 2014

Cyberonics Connector Award

FY2007 Q1, FY2008 Q4

Oracle HR User Group Presentations

Oct. 2005, Apr. 2006, Nov. 2006

Oracle QOOL Award – 2000

Oracle HRMS Advanced Element and FastFormula - Jan 1999

Technical Contributor and Reviewer for Instructor and Student guides

Control Data Institute Certificate of Graduation earned - Apr-1981

PAST ROLES

Program Management

Project Management

Business Solution Architect

Director, HRIS

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Healthcare

Hospitality

Retail

Manufacturing

Oil & Gas/Energy

Biotech

BUSINESS PROCESS and PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EXPERIENCE

HCM

ERP

EPM

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