KIMBERLY GREEN
**** ***** ******** ******, *******, Arizona 85295
*********@*****.***
SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Technically inclined, intuitive, and results-oriented professional, demonstrating extensive years of pioneering leadership and visionary capacities in complex, competitive, and highly regulated environments.
Proven expertise in formulating strategic plans, introducing systems, and developing operational adjustments that reinforce corporate credibility and generate increased revenue.
Highly analytical with solid background in providing comprehensive system / data analysis, detail design, as well as in the development and integration of operating policies and workforce plans.
Equipped with corporate system development aptitudes, including requirement definition / evaluation, design, architecture, full system construction, testing, and support.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT PROJECT MANAGER
City of Chandler ~ Chandler, AZ ~ 2005-Present
- Work collaboratively with project sponsor and team consisting of various departments and levels in the city, to ensure conformity of all parties with the terms and conditions of project agreements
- Organize and facilitate team meetings; manage overall operational functions, including gathering business requirements, updating schedules, developing status reports, as well as directing project scope and financial projections while ensuring aptness of allotted budget for the projects
- Administer project portfolio systems by modifying its passwords for security, coordinating system updates, configuring functional issues, monitoring the application, and preparing reports
- Functional Administrator of the PMO and Information Technology Oversight Committee (ITOC) websites
Highlights:
- Functioned as lead project manager and interfaced with Project Management Office to design, develop, and implement PMO policies and procedures that drove increased efficiency in the office and through the city; coordinated and facilitated PMO team meetings and building activities that resulted in better communication between team members
- Trained all city employees on PMO project process and how to use MS Project and Clarity
- Assumed project lead responsibilities in the entire lifecycle of various city-wide IT-related projects
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Arizona State University, Tempe Regional Training Center and Technology Based Learning and Research
Tempe, AZ ~ 2003-2005
- Served as project coordinator for Arizona Department of Education Teacher Training Programs responsible for organizing and conducting training classes for primary and secondary educators in MS Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Access)
- Functioned as project coordinator for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Leadership Institute, which established a state-wide weekend conferences that trained educational administrators and instructors on how to incorporate technology in their curriculum and data evaluation
- Collaborated with the project team in designing and executing promotional programs to elevate awareness regarding Tempe RTC training program, which resulted in an average of 20% monthly increase in attendance
- Assessed grant proposals for Arizona Department of Education regarding Educational Technology Funding for Arizona public and charter schools
SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST
Ultrack ~ Lewisville, TX ~ 2000-2003
- Negotiated and procured technology contracts for hardware, software, office supplies, and wireless telecommunication equipment for national and international locations
- Executed and supported asset tracking and equipment lease administration systems for national and international equipment
- Rendered help desk and administrative support; assisted MIS team with hardware configurations for various PC platforms
- Designed and introduced strategic plan to implement standard office, help desk, and wireless phone procedures and policies
EARLIER CAREER
Computer Laboratory Instructor
Technology Support Specialist, Frisco Unified School District ~ Frisco, TX 1998-2000
IT Network Administrator ~ Business Office Manager, Encina Wastewater Authority ~ Carlsbad, CA 1994-1997
Administrative Assistant, Genco Marketing Group ~ Carlsbad, CA 1991-1992
Escrow Office Manager, Monterey Peninsula Realty, Inc. and Tamarack Realty Co. ~ La Jolla, CA 1987-1990
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Northern Arizona State University ~ Flagstaff, AZ (2007)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Phoenix ~ San Marcos, CA (1999)
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Real Estate College of Colorado Springs ~ Colorado Springs, CO (1990)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associate's Certificate in Project Management, ESI International Training Courses (2010)
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Professional Women
Project Management Institute
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Crossings HOA Board, Treasurer
Project Management Institute (PMI), Member
Exhale LLC, Owner/President
Bountiful Baskets Food Coop Program, Volunteer
LifeLink.com, Benevolence Administrator
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook); MS Project; MS Visio, MS FrontPage; Novel; WIN 95, 98, 2000; Windows XP and VISTA;
Clarity Project Portfolio Management System; Student Information Systems (SIAS); WBS Pro; Lotus Notes; Advantage Business Application; and Adobe Professional