Dana McKnight
**** **** **** **** ****, NC 919-***-**** **********@*****.***
Targeting Project Analysts Positions
Upcoming Project Management Professional offering a strong background in software implementation following the project lifecycles.
Consistently recognized for organizational strategies and prioritizations to manage project deliverables and meet project deadlines.
Quickly learn and master new skill sets; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings.
Education
The College of New Jersey – Ewing, NJ, May 2008
Bachelor of the Arts in Mathematics
Ocean County College – Toms River, NJ, August 2005
Associates of the Arts in Liberal Arts
Concurrent Employment with College Studies:
Student Tutor (September 2004 to January 2007): Provided assistance to students in the junior high school and high school age ranges in various subjects of mathematics.
Shift Manager/Counter Help Joey’s Pizza and Pasta (February 2002 to July 2008): Supervised three to four employees per shift, created work schedules for a team of ten employees, and managed sales accounting averaging $4,000 to $6,000 a day.
Proficiency Summary
Certification: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project , and a beginner to intermediate knowledge of Access
Project Experience
RISK EVALUATION AND DESIGN LLC (RED) – Durham, NC
Junior Project Manager, (January 2011 to Present) Assists Senior Project Managers, RED Operations Manager, and external Project Managers with development and testing team workflows and communication, status of project deliverables, and overall project workflow.
Selected Contributions:
• Facilitates all program development implementations for user access and roll-out initiatives on company software.
• Project manages all error and defect correction in all RED systems for both RED and RED clients.
• Supervises all client data feed and data transfer plans for TPAs and clients.
• Manages all helpdesk items and escalations from RED and RED clients.
• Provides both internal and external status updates on project deliverables, defects, and scope changes.
Other Work Experience
RISK EVALUATION AND DESIGN LLC – Durham, NC
• Administrative Assistant, (September 2009 to January 2011) Supported Director of Compliance and team for all compliance activities and typical administrative duties.
Selected Contributions:
• Managed all RED insurance producer and entity licensing.
• Was responsible for RED Tracker Policy Management System training and user manual maintenance.
BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY – Brick, NJ and Cary, NC
• Licensed Insurance Agent, (July 2008 to August 2009) Licensed by the states of NJ and NC to advise and provide senior citizens with insurance needs including Medicare supplement plans, life insurance, long term care insurances, and annuities.