Project Manager Management

LISA ANDREWS

Mansfield, TX ***** ******@*****.***

Skills

• MS Office Suite Administrator

• Workboard Administrator

• Workday Administrator

• Project Management

• Microsoft BI

• SharePoint (Administrator)

• Agile

• Budget Planning

• Scrum

• Kanban

• Trello

• Peoplesoft

Work History

Chief of Staff, Strategy & Planning Mgr. 12/2018 to 05/2024 Cisco

• Streamlined executive decision-making processes for improved organizational performance.

• Oversaw projects to completion and measured results.

• Negotiated high-value contracts, resulting in cost savings and improved partnerships.

• Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating a more inclusive work environment for all employees.

• Coordinated company-wide events and meetings to promote employee engagement and recognition.

• Mediated conflicts between departments or individuals, fostering a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and respect.

• Oversaw budgeting and financial planning, optimizing resource allocation and expenditure control.

• Planning, prioritizing, and managing projects that may involve complex business and technology changes.

• Served as a trusted advisor to the VP of Compliance, providing insightful analysis on critical business issues.

• Ensured regulatory compliance across all divisions by developing thorough policies and procedures.

• Implemented performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness, driving continuous improvement efforts.

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER 08/2017 to 07/2018 Whitlock

• Managed monthly budgeting meetings for the Pacific Northwest Region

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.

• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team’s ability to deliver results.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

• Advanced level project control support to assigned projects, track, update, and report contract and project progress for cost, schedule, and scope. Senior Construction Project Manager 09/2010 to 08/2017 SOUND TRANSIT

• Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.

• Scheduling, tracking, and managing consultants of 14 miles of Light Rail Design and Construction

• Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.

• Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.

• Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring smooth coordination of resources and timely execution of tasks.

• Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on project status.

• Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.

• Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.

• Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

SENIOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 10/2003 to 04/2009

MICROSOFT

• Partner with the VP of the Entertainment and devices division to drive operating performance & champion strategic initiatives within the organization

• Contributed to economic success by participating in budgeting process.

• Assisted in the development of marketing materials for business promotion, contributing to increased brand awareness and client acquisition.

• Coordinated company-wide events, including conferences, meetings, and workshops, ensuring seamless execution and positive attendee experience.

• Reduced errors in accounting and financial reporting by modifying current processes.

• Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.

• Oversaw employee onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration into the company culture from day one.

• Streamlined office processes by implementing new project management software and training staff on its usage.

• Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.

• Increased employee satisfaction rates through development of recognition programs that rewarded hard work.

Education

BS- Business Administration - Drake University

Project Management Professional

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