Kenyatta OBas
Project Manager
• Silver Spring, MD 20906
• obas.pmanagement.com
Professional Summary
Result driven Project Management professional and Scrum Master with over 11 years distinguished experience in project management, resource management, business process improvement, consulting and product development. Strong ability to prioritize and balance complex shifting workloads in stressful environments with excellence and professionalism. Tremendous problem solver with the demonstrated ability to promote innovation, collaboration and conflict resolution within an organization.
Professional Skills
Project Management (Agile, Scrum)
Jira, Asana, Microsoft projects
Stakeholder Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Testing and Quality Assurance
UI/UX: User Research and Interaction Design
Process Improvement
Resource Management
Project Scheduling and Technical Documentation
Change Management
Professional Experience
CTC LOGISTICS, Rockville, MD – Project Manager Logistics Development 03/2020 - Present
• Performed detailed data analysis to identify problem areas to create actionable growth strategies.
• Develop comprehensive budget management plans to identify and implement efficient cost-saving measures. Decreased inventory losses by 65% and reduced high turnovers by 95%, operations, and profit/loss resulting in in 70% in sales revitalized financial performance.
• Designed project roadmaps with relevant objectives and key results, such as, timelines, task definitions, resource assignments, and dependencies. Lead to increasing project metrics upon completion.
• Spearhead strategic initiatives leading several direct reports in the enhancement of logistics processes and practices, cultivating a harmonious convergence among staff resulting in effective project completion.
• Facilitated collaborative and cohesive communication in leadership meetings, while discussing process improvement, technology initiatives, growth, and goals ensuring more informed data-driven decisions. MID ATLANTIC INS GROUP, Washington, DC – Project Manager Internal Operations 06/2011 - 02/2020
• Ensured teams were following and were held accountable to agile SDLC (Software Delivery Life Cycle) using the appropriate tools, standards and best practices.
• Communicated project status to Senior Technology Leadership and provide weekly updates on the project(s).
• Lead successful multi-discipline feature team(s) instilling in them a clear vision and a hard-working aim to succeed within the Digital department.
• Responsible for the end-to-end delivery plan and execution working with workstream Senior Managers, Product owners and Change Management team.
• Sprint retrospective, backlog refinement) in a safe environment for assigned teams.
• Oversee change management and technical change management process FedEx CORPORATION, Arlington, VA – Recruitment Coordinator 09/2007 - 06/2011
• Fostered synergistic relationships between applicants and Human Resource professionals thus enhancing cross-functional collaboration, resulting in 40% increase in quality of service and customer satisfaction.
• Executed Broadcast Media planning and Web-based advertising campaigns while actively employing E-commerce enabled web portals and cost effective media solutions. Ensured that corporate EEO/AAP goals complied with federal, state, and local laws during the hiring process to avoid OFCCP employment audits.
• Specialized in prior authorizations, reviewing/identifying problem requests, and providing increased resolutions, while ensuring a seamless and premier recruitment experience.
• Continuously exceeded organizational AAP/EEO objectives by coordinating tactical campaigns and recruitment initiatives focused on prospecting in a highly competitive job market. Professional Certifications
PSM 1 (Professional Scrum Master) Certification
Life, Health, and Annuity – Maryland, DC, and VA
Series 65– NASAA Investment Advisers Maryland, DC, and VA
Professional Development
South University School of Pharmacy (Columbia, SC)
• Master of Business Administration
Hampton University (Hampton, VA)
• Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Professional Recommendation
Provided upon Request