Leads Project Management activities for software and web development teamsLeads activities in migration of legacy architecture to cloud based solutionsServes as release manager during deployments and drives process improvement effortsCommunicates effectively to leadership and technical and non-technical stakeholders in a heavily matrixed environment, highlighting risks and schedule deviationsDrives toward customer and business goals by tracking deliverables and resources accurately using project management tools and techniquesAdvocates for AI learning and adoption to increase efficiency, lessen administrative burden, and increase team satisfactionUW Community of Practice committee member and facilitator leading community planning sessions, and presents on project management standards, strategies, and mentors aspiring PMPs

Project Manager responsible for change management planning, delivery, and sustainment for Office of Research software products, systems, and operations during UW's 350M+ Workday implementation. Leads activities to determine project scope and schedule baselines based on understanding of business process goals and system development lifecycle Led, developed, and maintained integrated plans and schedules for complex project and change-driven activities in accordance with project management industry methodologies (Predictive, Agile, Hybrid) and standards (PMBOK), keeping workstreams on target to complete deliverables on scheduleIdentified scope, schedule, and budget deviations (risks) early, evaluates for impact, communicates to leadership, and mitigates appropriately, reducing risk impacts Accurately reported project status weekly to senior university and project leadershipResponsible for oversight and management of project team (FTE and contract)Allocated resources accurately for project team members to ensure deliverables are met per project scheduleLed discussions on project objectives and deliverables with project teamDocumented and verified technical requirements, ensuring acceptance and common understandingPrimary stakeholder manager interfacing with cross-functional leadership and staff, 3rd party consulting firms, vendors, and contract staffKept team, contractors, and project leaders unblocked, aligned, and moving forward Actively supported recruiting, hiring, and development of high-performing team members

Project Manager responsible for managing project operations for ORIS integration with the UWFT Workday implementation program.Established partnerships and engaged with internal and external stakeholdersMaintained relationships/partnerships with customers, peers, and partners to develop strategies, goals, and objectives Established reporting standards, tracking project metrics for scope and schedulePrimary liaison with contract project management staff and vendors Drove project team to accurately report project status to university and project leadershipLed hiring activities for key technical and non-technical positions (contract and FTE)Participated in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pilot to reduce bias in hiring, reported findings, and submitted recommendations

As an IT Infrastructure Project Manager, I led a globally distributed team of Systems Engineers, Systems Architects, and Operations Technicians in the deployment of software solutions, and physical infrastructure projects. Additionally, I crafted communications strategies dispersed company-wide.Led Infrastructure team in a $500K office remodel, managing vendors, sub-contractors, and procurement for all low-voltage, access control, and AV planning, installation, and testing. Project was led remotely, completed on-time, and within budget and specificationsLed team in planning and deployment of a Single Sign-On solution to all staff-controlled workstations, ensuring cloud data is secure and compliant with SOC 2 certification (auditing process which requires client data is secure) Led team in migration of finance system and data from physical on-prem server to AWS, securing all financial data and reducing physical equipment costs and footprintCreated a testing matrix template, used on future projects, creating efficiency and reducing project deployment phase by 4 daysAuthored strategic IT communications for dissemination to all employeesCreated intranet site, viewable to all staff and contractors, allowing first-time intranet visibility to 1,200 contract employees, visibility allowed contract employees to receive IT initiative updates in real-timeCrafted communications distributed companywide to 1,300 Aquent employed staff and 1,200 contract employees, communicating IT initiatives and transforming technical language into easy to understand concepts for a wide audience

I led teams in executing large-scale (900 room/30+ direct reports) hospitality operations and led project management activities for hotel events and conferences for some of Seattle's biggest businesses. Managed 100+ direct reports and was responsible for the safety of thousands (daily) in Alaska Tourism. Additionally, in 2009, I was employed by a film director serving as an assistant and advisor in Hollywood.