Scrum Master Regulatory Affairs

Grace Tieko

Columbus, Ohio

Email: **********@*****.***

Mobile: 614-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Scrum Master with five (5) years of experience leading agile teams. Currently motivating and coaching agile teams to be self-organizing, and cross-functional, and to facilitate specialists who consistently deliver quality products to their customers on a regular basis within the shortest sustainable lead time. Strong skills in data management, document review, and analysis. Outstanding communication skills, attention to details, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in a virtual video environment over Google App (Google Meet), Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Zoom. Strong skills in data management, document review, and analysis. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Proficient in Jira

● Agile Methodologies (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe)

● Agile Coaching

● Conflict resolution

● Capacity planning

● Quality Management

● Team building & mentoring

● Online Conferencing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Abbott, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 06/2022- Present

Sr. Scrum Master

● Facilitate daily standup scrum meetings, sprint planning meetings, sprint reviews (demo), sprint retrospectives, release planning, and other related meetings with scrum teams and stakeholders.

● Responsible for coordinating efforts of cross-functional departments to develop, review, finalize and issue R&D Label source documentation in support of label changes or new product launches.

● Collect all reference information, Bill of Materials, ingredient list, nutrient panel, and supporting documentation from Product Developers and initiate a draft review.

● Worked with the development team (Product Developers, Nutrition Science, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Flavor Technology, Patent Attorney, and Kosher/Halal Specialist) and product owner to maintain a prioritized and prepared backlog and plan upcoming releases

● Collect all changes from the draft review and coordinate revisions of the source document(s) and assist the team in drafting the acceptance criteria and test plans.

● Audit consistency and accuracy of collected source data and/or previously approved data

(approved label proof).

● Route electronic version of LIP for digital approval.

● Liaison with cross-functional teams to gather required information

● Provide support on special assignments with cross-functional teams to assist with career development opportunities.

● Responsible for the project’s commitment to quality (consistency & accuracy of source data).

● Projects will include new products, new manufacturing processes, new packages, line extension reformulations, and plant transfer.

Target Columbus, OH 08/2020- 05/2022

Sr Scrum Master

● Scheduled daily standup meetings, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, release planning, demos, and other Scrum related meetings with Scrum teams and stakeholders.

● Led the scrum team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices.

● Works independently and partners with application managers/directors, stakeholders and system-level subject matter experts to drive the work of the project team for large or highly integrated projects and programs

● Ability to search for information needed and present results to coworkers for input.

● Worked with the scrum team to achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.

● Remove impediments and coach the scrum team.

● Worked with the development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework. Dicks Sporting Goods Toledo, OH 12/2018 – 07/2020

Agile Scrum Master

● Scheduled sprint ceremonies and ensures the team is aware of purpose and action items within each meeting (Sprint daily standup, backlog refinement, demo, planning, and retrospective).

● Delivery Service Partners (DSP), and stakeholders of the company.

● Utilized key Scrum metrics such as burndown and velocity to help deliver committed work.

● Protected the team from over-commitment and disruption during sprints.

● Created an open and trust-based environment, which enables a focus on delivery and facilitates continuous improvement.

● Produced and maintained team documents to ensure visibility for clear communication and workflow on the team.

● Works closely with Product Owners coordinating product backlog grooming and story estimation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science - University of Toledo, Ohio

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools & Software: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack, Google Apps, and Zoom

SOFT SKILLS

● Self-motivated, passionate and goal-oriented

● Excellent multi-tasker and excellent communication skills

● Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

● Passionate and goal-oriented

● Highly organized

● Very detail-oriented with the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and adjust to whatever changing needs in a positive professional manner METHODOLOGIES:

Agile-Scrum, Kanban, SAFe

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