Objective
Continue to apply knowledge as a Project Manager to ensure team and client support is as seamless as possible.
Summary of Achievements
• Created “Site Visit” project for better communication between client and contractor. Project developed into cost reimbursement avenue for account.
• Directed efforts to create several corporate best practice websites.
• Planned and directed fastest testing phase for project; actual errors 20% below planned errors.
• 15 years experience leading and mentoring associates.
• Recognized by leaders for the ability to learn quickly and apply learned knowledge efficiently.
• Directed projects that continually met or beat schedule and budget constraints.
• Leader and member of multiple Software Engineering Process Groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator within all levels of project team.
• Charter member of new organization to establish organizational processes based on Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) levels 4 and 5.
• Certified Project Manager (CPM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience
EDS/Hewlett-Packard, Montgomery, AL Project Manager, 1992 - 2011
Consistently consolidated and streamlined account and client processes as a member of multiple project teams for CMM/CMMI assessment efforts. Chosen as a CMMI Level 5 assessment team member. Selected as Metrics and Process Improvement SME for two accounts. Effectively helped clients and staff communicate during several Joint Application Design sessions to reach the most desirable outcome.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Missoula, MT Volunteer, 1996 - present
National non-profit organization. Assisted in raising over $250,000 in Alabama since 1996. Chosen as State Chair for Alabama and directed state leadership team from 2004 to 2009 distributing over $7500 in grant funds across Alabama.
Education
Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL - B.S.BA, Management coursework (two years)