CONTACT
************@*****.***
Dallas, TX
EDUCATION
B.S.
Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Denver, CO
MSM-PM (Master of Science in
Management - Project
Management)
Project Management
Colorado Technical University
2012 - 2014
Denver, CO
SKILLS
Project Management Professional
Certification (PMP);SAFe 6.0 Certified
Scrum Master;Project management
software (Jira/Big Picture,
Confluence);Certified Root Cause,
Corrective Action Facilitator1;Agile
Project Management;Waterfall Project
Methodologies; Agile (Scrum)
Methodologies;Microsoft Office (Excel,
Project, PowerPoint);Jira; Confluence;
Telecommunications;Vendor
Management;Certified Raytheon Six
Sigma Principal Specialist
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified PMP
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
Seasoned professional with outstanding project planning, execution, monitoring, and resource balancing skills with the ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure. Projects ranged from $100k – 5M in Waterfall and Agile methodology. Excel at communicating with stakeholders to provide accurate reporting and information regarding ongoing projects and initiatives. Experienced in coordinating, negotiating, and motivating outside vendors and offshore resources in support of timeline and project deliverables. Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead local and virtual cross- functional teams.
Proficient in Microsoft products, such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, project, and Word.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Manager
Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME
Nov 2024 - current / Dallas, TX
Spearheaded a $50,000 Restoration and Renovation project, transforming church facilities ahead of the 163rd Anniversary celebration.
Managed a $2M project budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and meeting all financial goals.
Produced and delivered comprehensive reports to the Pastor and Trustees, improving decision-making speed by 30%.
Created a comprehensive project and communication plan for this initiative, enhancing stakeholder engagement and project alignment. Principal Specialist, Business and Program Mgmt.
Raytheon Technologies
December 2019 - October 2023 / Richardson, TX
SHEILA K. SANFORD
Successfully led cross-functional teams to increase project efficiency by 30%, driving overall business growth. Orchestrated cross-functional teams to achieve 100% of project milestones on time and within budget, resulting in improved project outcomes.Identified and reduced risk factors through in-depth analysis of financial and statistical data. Adapted agile and waterfall methodologies to manage 10+ projects, enhancing delivery timelines by 30% through detailed road maps and work breakdown structures.
Coordinated UAT efforts for 5+ projects, leading 10 onsite and offsite team members to ensure timely project delivery.
Facilitated post-project reviews for 10+ projects, mentoring a team of 8 to exceed quality and timeline goals.
Spearheaded resource allocation efforts, improving project delivery by 25% while maintaining quality standards under budget. Led strategic meetings with cross-functional teams, boosting project alignment by 30% and improving collaboration efficiency. Delivered comprehensive project updates to stakeholders, enhancing transparency and improving team alignment by 20%.
Mitigated project risks and secured resources, improving deliverable completion efficiency by 25%.
Sr Principal Specialist-IT Project Mgmt.
Raytheon
January 2016 - May 2019
Successfully created and managed 10+ projects, improving team efficiency by 30%.
Conducted comprehensive project scope analysis, leveraging competitive insights to identify 15 key feature enhancements from customer feedback. Coached new Six Sigma aspirants, leading to a 20% improvement in project certification rates.
Developed and implemented a communication plan that enhanced stakeholder engagement and delivered timely project status updates. Assessed project risks and implemented strategies, reducing potential roadblocks by 30%.
Sr Info Sys Technologist I
Raytheon
March 2013 - Jan 2016 / Richardson, TX
Trained and Certified as a Root Cause Analysis Analyst - Facilitator 1. Maintained data accuracy for key performance metrics, generating 15+ reports monthly that informed strategic business decisions.