Clare Cooper, Pmp, Psm, Ssgb Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Consulting on various client/industry agnostic areas such as strategy analysis and planning, tactical execution, budget development and management, portfolio/program/project management, business process re-engineering, business processes improvements and best practices, risk management, business analysis, organization and staff development, software selection, vendor management, and hardware/software technology challenges in order to enable clients to meet their goals and objectives.Strategic Analysis & Internal Consulting, Technology Architecture, Business System Operation Support, Budget Development & Management, Board / Executive-level Communication & Interaction, Vendor & Business Partner Management, Project Management, Organization & Staff Development, Process Improvement & Best Practices, Large-scale Deployments

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Formerly NCI Building Systems, Inc.Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.Currently managing a multi-million, multi-year program with geographically dispersed teams to replace outdated legacy applications and put next generation solutions in place that our customers and employees desperately need. Goals include cost and materials optimization as well as improved efficiencies within our order to engineer/manufacture business processes. 2019 phase successfully delivered on schedule and within budget.

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Formerly NCI Building Systems, Inc.• Responsible for all aspects of delivery for custom developed software applications ranging from eCommerce/Branded Websites/Sales/Pricing/Costing to Engineering, Drafting, Manufacturing including integration points to Financial Systems (Oracle) and other downstream systems.• Worked with lead architect and infrastructure teams to plan, design, and agree on architecture and security for custom developed applications• Implemented and supported packaged software solutions for CRM, CMS, HR/Payroll, Expense Reporting, Credit & Collections, and Tax systems including integration points to other downstream systems• Managed pre- and post-acquisition activities for acquired company.• Responsible for strategic planning, tactical execution, program/project management, RFP creation and process, vendor selection, business process analysis/improvement/re-engineering, testing, training, deployment, organizational change management, and production support for assigned projects.• Used SDLC and implemented via Agile, Agile Light, or Waterfall methodologies dependent on best fit for the project.• Aligned and managed customer (Senior Management) expectations with respect to solution acceptance, project status, key milestone dates, budget/risk management• Responsible for building the project teams which included interviewing, hiring, and mentoring. Project sizes ranged from 10 to ~100 resources. Managed offshore, onsite, and offsite vendor and client resources.• Configured and implemented JIRA for project issue and defect management tracking• Built ad-hoc SQL queries/reports to support Business needs• Mapped As-Is and To-Be processes• Process consulted on other company initiatives (ex. Product Consolidation, Engineering Standards, etc.).

Houston, Texas, Us

Interim program manager for 2018 portfolio of 37 infrastructure related projects (network, security, telecom, services). In addition, managed the most visible project at Methodist compromising 30% of the 530 IT resources working at Methodist. Successfully managed and delivered all IT components for the construction and activation of the new 22 story $700M Walter Tower building in the Medical Center that officially opened in August 2018.This effort included:• Scope documentation and management• Process definition and improvement• Resource/budget/issue/risk management• Frequent Coordination/Communication/Relationship management with Operations, IT, and Design and Construction teams• Detailed scheduling and coordination including enhancements to 80+ applications• Security planning and execution• Procurement of hardware/software/services• Application/interface/integration testing• Telecom and medical device setup and testing• Hardware and software installations• Technical dress rehearsal of Epic related hardware/devices• Training, communications, and command center/go-live support

New York, Ny, Us

10EQS is a virtual consulting firm started by a former McKinsey executive and uses crowdsourced experts and collaborators to work on the execution and delivery of high-end consulting projects for clients in banking, media, telecom, and other industries.

Houston, Tx, Us

Provided product development, business process, and technology consulting services for SensorInsight, an IOT technology company bringing end-to-end IOT solutions to the industry. Duties included but not limited to working with customers to determine business needs, determine process improvement and re-engineering opportunities, creation of product roadmap and vision, research of competitor products and strategy, working with vendors to establish new offerings, product pricing, go-to-market strategy, implementation of Agile methodology for IOT custom developed application, and application design/development/quality assurance. Targeted vertical markets utilizing a horizontal hardware and software base solution.

Sugar Land, Tx, Us

ipDatatel designs and engineers innovative, universal Cellular and Internet alarm communicators as well as smart device controllers for the security and home automation industries.Quick Hit Assessment/Strategic Consulting• Reviewed and Assessed Systems, System Interfaces, Processes, Infrastructure• Documented AS-IS Processes• Presented findings including short, mid, and long-term recommendations promoting:++ Resource/Process Efficiency++ Strategic Growth Opportunities++ Cost Reduction++ Customer Retention++ Sustainability

Houston, Texas, Us

CapRock provides satellite-based communication services for companies with operations in remote locations and harsh environments around the world. With both "off the shelf" Standard Service Packages and Custom Developed Networks, CapRock supports most any remote communications requirement - from broadband networking, to real-time video, to digital telephony.Responsible for all aspects of the delivery of a Customer Portal as part of a business process re-engineering effort. In addition, led the Reporting Program which involved the creation of executive level dashboards/scorecards using SharePoint Portal Services and SQL Reporting Services.

Houston, Texas, Us

Waste Management Inc. (WMI) is the industry's leading provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services. Based in Houston, the Company serves municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout North America.• Responsible for building and managing the web development team (35-40 remote and onsite resources) which included interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and evaluating resources.• Directed the software development and deployment activities for projects using numerous technologies (java, .Net, jsp, asp, SQL Server, Oracle, XML, XSL, etc.) across many functional areas (Pricing, Point of Sale, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, In Plant Services, National Accounts, Finance, etc.) using proven project management best practices. ++ Awards/Recognition: Assisted in writing the business case for 2005 CIO 100 Award application. WMI won the CIO 100 award in August 2005 based on custom built In Plant Services and Point of Sale web applications/business process re-engineering projects developed within my team.• Managed scope, workplans, status reports, budget, and personnel in order to deliver multiple, simultaneous, highly visible, aggressive projects on time and on budget.• Managed customer expectations with respect to solution functionality, deployment dates, risk management, and strategic alignment with internal business customers.• Responsible for the process definition and execution of data conversion, standardization strategies, and implementation for Revenue Management System• Participated in SOX identification, testing, and sign offs.

Accenture - Senior Manager (Oil & Gas, Food Services Clients) (7 years)Contributed content for the book: The Effective CIO: How to Achieve Outstanding Success through Strategic Alignment, Financial Management, and IT Governance