Scrum Master Project Manager

VENESSA DINNALL

646-***-**** ️ **************@*****.*** COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and certified Scrum Master / Project Manager with 8+ years of experience driving Agile adoption and leading cross-functional teams in DoD and enterprise environments. Proven expertise in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and release planning while mentoring teams toward higher levels of Agile maturity. Skilled in risk and impediment management, SAFe implementation, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong record of enabling teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical software and system integrations. Adept at using Jira, MS Project, and SAFe practices to improve transparency, collaboration, and delivery outcomes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Agile/Scrum/SAFe Facilitation PI Planning Sprint & Release Management Project & Schedule Management Scope & Priority Management Product Backlog Refinement User Story Prioritization Velocity Tracking DevOps & CI/CD Practices Earned Value & Project Forecasting IT Standards & SDLC Methodologies Technical Documentation Stakeholder Engagement Cross-ART Coordination Risk Management

EDUCATION

M.S. Public Administration, Grand Canyon University

Graduated: May 2024

B.S., Urban and Regional Planning, University of Technology – Jamaica

Graduated: Nov 2010

A.S., Environmental Sciences, Denbigh Pre University, Jamaica

Graduated: Aug 2006

CERTIFICATIONS

Security+ Certification, CompTIA

Aug 2025

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Jun 2022

Advance Scrum Master, Scaled Agile, Inc.

Sep 2023

Scaled Agile Practitioner, Scaled Agile, Inc.

Oct 2022

Certified Scrum Master, Scaled Agile, Inc.

Mar 2023

Certified Agile Scrum Master, Star 6 Sigma Global Academy

Sep 2022

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Star 6 Sigma Global Academy

Sep 2022

Certified Agile Project Manager, Star 6 Sigma Global Academy

Sep 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amentum Technology- Colorado Springs, Co Mar 2022- Jun 2025 IT Scrum Master / Project Manager

Drive strategic execution by aligning task order scope with stakeholder objectives, managing scope modifications, and responding to evolving operational needs. Leverage over six years of project management experience to lead cross-functional teams, foster strong partnerships, and deliver high-level reports and proposals in dynamic, defense-oriented environments.

Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives.

Maintained JIRA dashboards and information radiators to ensure transparency and visibility of team progress.

Partnered with Product Owners to groom and prioritize the backlog, aligning team output with program objectives and release goals.

Mentored and coached teams on Agile values, principles, and practices, increasing self-organization and collaboration.

Help define and reinforce the team’s Definition of Done across story, sprint, and release levels.

Identified and tracked project risks, dependencies, and impediments, escalating when necessary and driving resolution.

Facilitated conflict resolution and decision-making, enabling high-performing and safe team environments.

Participated in Scrum of Scrums to coordinate dependencies, align release planning, and integrate testing activities.

Provided program-level reporting on progress, variance, and risks to government stakeholders.

Collaborated with project teams to manage daily operations, subcontractor coordination, and task execution aligned with DoD contract requirements.

United States Army – Colorado Springs, CO Apr 2019 – Aug 2021 Combat Engineer

Responsible for tackling rough terrain in combat situations. Exhibit expertise in mobility, counter-mobility, survival, and general engineering. Assess the topography of the land and build defenses to protect troops or destroy obstacles impeding the safe passage of combat troop movement and allied forces.

Authored and standardized SOPs for field engineering activities and infrastructure operations supporting mobility, counter mobility, and survivability efforts.

Conducted field process analysis and logistics audits to identify inefficiencies and recommend procedural improvements.

Developed training modules and visual guides for junior personnel, supporting consistent operations across joint exercises. Applied Lean principles to reduce operational delays by over 25%, streamlining terrain evaluation and mobility planning.

Conducted high-impact terrain analysis and field engineering assessments that directly influenced mobility strategy for operational units.

Delivered critical logistical coordination and timeline optimization that reduced operational delays by over 25%.

Spearheaded SOP development for mission-critical infrastructure activities, increasing consistency and mission success rates.

Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School – Brooklyn, NY Oct 2017 – Apr 2019 Science Teacher

Implement effective PBL (Project-Based Learning) instructional practices; assist teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data; assist in implementing assessment and grading practices to support sustainability measures and successful student outcomes.

Created and delivered STEM-based lesson plans using project-based learning methodologies, aligned to national standards.

Developed technical instructional content and visual aids to support diverse learners, including those with individualized plans (IEPs/504s).

Authored assessments, guides, and rubrics to support sustainable instructional practices and measurable outcomes.

Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.

Taught Guided Reading to a diverse class of 26 students.

Office of the Prime Minister – Kingston, Jamaica Jun 2010 – Jun 2011 GIS Project Manager

Oversaw map creation, tailored Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, and data manipulation to fulfill diverse objectives. Delegated tasks to team members, optimizing scheduling to align with 10% increase in project efficiency, leveraging available resources and individual proficiencies for superior project results. Mapped critical urban infrastructure of Jamaica region for ‘Vision 2030.'

Oversaw GIS-based infrastructure mapping for the "Vision 2030" national development plan, improving planning accuracy and data transparency.

Managed project timelines, technical resources, and interagency collaboration to achieve full milestone delivery across three government bodies.

Identified system integration gaps in legacy GIS platforms and implemented solutions to enhance spatial data reliability.

Facilitated stakeholder workshops and strategy sessions that led to greater cross-functional alignment and adoption of GIS solutions.

Created project roadmaps, data dictionaries, and spatial data management SOPs.

Urban Development Corporation, UDC – Kingston, Jamaica Apr 2009 – Aug 2010 Project Assistant

Collect data and make maps of the Earth's surface. Visit sites to take measurements of the land. Coordinated with Senior Project Manager to understand project needs and provide needed support to meet targets Use geographic data to create maps, assist surveyors, cartographers and photogrammetrists.

Supported senior project managers by collecting geographic and zoning data, drafting technical maps, and conducting site assessments.

Contributed to urban planning efforts by designing geographic databases and visualizing land use trends.

Improved team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing deliverables, and facilitating internal communication.

Gained experience with government regulations, permitting, and inter-agency coordination—foundational to later work in regulated defense environments.

Researched land information, including deeds, plans, and town assessor data, in addition to zoning and subdivision regulations.

National Housing Trust, NHT- Clarendon, Jamaica Jan 2006-Aug 2007 Assistant Project Manager

Working closely with the senior project manager in monitoring and tracking construction projects valued at over 5 million dollars and defining solutions to drive progress.

Monitored multimillion-dollar housing development projects, supporting compliance, scheduling, and stakeholder reporting.

Conducted site inspections to ensure adherence to building codes and engineering standards.

Facilitated planning meetings and collaborated with city officials to align project goals with community development needs.

Developed blueprints and coordinated timelines with cross-disciplinary teams, strengthening planning and execution capabilities.

SOFT SKILLS

Training and Coaching Technical Communication Conflict Resolution Servant Leader Multicultural Communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office 365 Suite Video Conferencing Adobe Dc Adobe FrameMaker Vizio Microsoft Teams Smartsheet Microsoft Project Mirror Board SharePoint Kanban Jira IT Government projects Oracle Primavera AutoCAD ELMS

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows

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