Project Manager & Scrum Master
Resume:
Alison Carey
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-carey-74778528/
Experienced Project Manager & ScrumMaster
Dynamic and motivated professional with 7+ years coaching teams. Seeking to utilize strong facilitation and problem-solving skills to secure a Project Manager or Scrum Master role and contribute to successful project performance. Possesses expertise in implementing optimized workflows and sprint processes, driving project success and aiding stakeholders with concise project reports. Adaptable true leader focused on building trust and generating positive results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR Consultant Scum Master, Thomson Reuters Sept 2024-PRESENT
Facilitated team collaboration to refresh company values and engage 27,000 colleagues globally.
Implemented human-centric solutions using agile methods to enhance employee experience.
Consulted change management support during segment restructuring, leading to a 26% increase in colleague satisfaction.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, FindLaw-part of Thomson Reuters Nov 2021-Sept 2024
Identified gaps in tracking and reporting in our production hours. Brainstormed solutions with cross-functional partners and then implemented an update to our workflow process. Resulted in a fully automated system for tracking production hours.
Successfully assisted in the completion of a Digital Accessibility Retrofit project, bringing 3400+ websites to accessibility standards. Conducted a daily scrum ceremony, managed timelines, and provided effective updates to stakeholders with concise sprint reports. Led and trained a 7-person team.
Restructured a Pilot Program to clarify roles, coach consultants and simplify processes, resulting in a more optimized process with greater visibility to the full team.
Participated in creating guidelines for my team to use AI to complete our work. This resulted in a 41% decrease in backlog in 5 months.
ScrumMaster July 2022 – June 2023
Opportunity to work with a Scrum Master mentor and Product Owner to support a scrum team.
Ensured positive and successful scrum ceremonies, including the daily scrum, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Assisted in development of high-quality user stories by collaborating with the product owner and organizing effective meetings to discuss and refine user stories.
Ensured PBI’s were actionable and sized appropriately, coached team on breaking work down into smaller pieces while still delivering value.
Helped coach the team on scrum principles and the agile mindset.
Provided support to the team using servant leadership characteristics including active listening, stewardship, team building and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
PROJECT MANAGER, FindLaw-part of Thomson Reuters 2016-2021
Drove the creation on a variety of digital marketing products, UX, digital design, revisions, and production in a timely manner (Successfully managing 40 - 60 projects daily using Wrike).
Lead the development and ongoing support of client websites and online marketing efforts using WordPress and social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Sendible).
Over 1000 + completed projects, including small, midsize and large.
Successfully worked through a backlog of 150+ video projects in 8 weeks.
EDUCATION
Certified ScrumMaster, Scrum Alliance, 2023
Mass Communications (BA)
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
KEY SKILLS
Agile proficient & Scrum proficient
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience working remotely
Strong ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a timely manner
Excellent communication, coaching and collaboration skills
Ability to develop personal connections with stakeholders/customers
Business development
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