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Gina Sims, CSM, SSM

Fayetteville, NC *********@*****.*** Linkedin 919-***-**** Scrum Master

Seasoned and resourceful Scrum Master in Agile Scrum methodologies, IT project coordination, and management of all facets of software and system development life cycle from preliminary design to development, implementation, and delivery. Adept at instructing and ascertaining constant application of major Agile principles and scrum processes, including collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility. Efficient in adoption and execution of scrum rules, mitigating discrepancies, and spearheading high-performing teams. Boost productivity of agile teams by educating team members, product development teams, and various scrum masters on resourceful utilization of Agile and Scrum practices. Core areas of expertise include:

Business Growth & Development Agile Methodologies Scrum Framework Business Analysis System Development Lifecycle Training & Mentoring Problem & Conflict Resolution Strategy Development & Implementation Cross-Functional Collaboration Continuous Improvement Backlog Management Customer Service Excellence Sprint Planning Backlog Grooming Sprint Reviews Daily Stand-ups Retrospectives Velocity Metrics Burn-down & Burn-up Charts PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fidelity Investments 2023-2024

AGILE SCRUM MASTER

• Effectively maintain and update team’s performance metrics in agile for tracking progress, productivity and quality through usage of velocity and sprint burndown charts in order to provide continuous improvement for the team and foster an environment for transparency and collaboration.

• Support team the team in smooth and efficient workflow from initial build to delivery while being adaptable, responsive to change and addressing challenges to prevent bottlenecks in the project.

• Empower, mentor and coach team in maturing in the agile values, practices and process to accelerate sprint value delivery through Para programming, upscaling and cross functional collaboration.

• Collaborate with Agile Coaches to implement strategies for accountability and transparency to increase trust and commitment.

Premiere Web Solutions 2020– 2023

SCRUM MASTER

• Facilitated sprint ceremonies for two scrum teams by conducting daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint review, sprint retrospective, sprint planning.

• Cultivated customize team pages by leveraging Confluence to assure transparency and visibility throughout teams for working agreements, PTO tracking, and access to meeting documentation and recording.

• Utilized numerous sprint retrospective frameworks, including Mural and Miro, with ability to provide a safe and secure working environment to enable active communication between Developers during retrospective.

• Proficient in guiding teams to formulate project-centered user stories to involve value statements, acceptance criteria, assumptions, and other associated tasks.

• Implemented strong and active communication within corporate personnel and operations to minimize discrepancies, blockers, and risks while re-prioritizing sprint backlogs as required.

• Established processes and guidelines to make sure team members are accountable for their work, improving development productivity by 60% within 6 months.

Agile & Scrum Methodologies Project & Product Management Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Gina Sims

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Ascend Leadership Academy 2020-2022

IT PROJECT COORDINATOR

• Defined project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior/executive management and stakeholders through visibility.

• Managed project site to manage project artifacts, metrics and project status for leadership.

• Developed presentation materials to present to review project schedule, action items, milestone summary.

• Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports to monitor project constraints.

• Managed a team of developers and designers in the creation of a custom web application for tracking student attendance, resulting in a 50% reduction in errors and a 30% reduction in time spent on attendance tracking.

• Coordinated with stakeholders to develop a technology roadmap for the district, ensuring that technology investments aligned with the district's strategic goals.

• Conducted risk assessments and developed risk mitigation plans for technology projects, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget.

Various Schools 2004-2020

TEACHER/ EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

• Mentored and Coached beginning teachers on research-based strategies of time management, team building, communication and openness to foster an environment of trust.

• Facilitated effective ways to problem solve, analyze data, anticipate potential risk in lessons using software provided by school system.

• Collaborated with stakeholders for Continuous School improvement Plan implementation for the current and upcoming school year.

• Coached strategies for transitioning into Project Based Learning using documentation for tracking to produce high quality deliverables.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Columbus State University: Columbus, GA Education Specialist: Education Leadership Ashford University: Clinton, IA Master of Education: Specializing in Early Childhood Education North Carolina Central University: Durham, NC Bachelor of Science: Family and Consumer Sciences Specialization Child Development and Family Relations

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance Scaled Scrum Master (SSM) - Scaled Agile TECHNICAL PROFIECENY

Jira Confluence Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)

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