Customized High Touch Contingent Workforce Management

- Managed various IT projects by prioritizing, evaluating, scheduling resources and controlling project budget- Developed and maintained project documentation including Project Plans, Requirements, Schedules, Budgets, and Status Reports- Led meetings to identify stakeholders, define scope, gather business requirements, and define deliverables for each project- Developed communication plans and provided regular status reports to all stakeholders- Tracked and managed risk identification, issue tracking and resolution

- Prepare, monitor, and manage project rollout schedule- Collaborate directly with Kroger Technology Managers across the Enterprise in creating a schedule that meets their needs as well as the objectives of the project- Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure their awareness of all project plans and timelines- Manage scheduling for onsite, third shift technicians assigned to each store- Maintain regular communication with other projects across the Enterprise to avoid overlap of project presence in each store - Responsible for notifying Division Managers, Vendors, and all relevant parties of schedule changes and updates- Manage Master Database of store information to include additions, changes, rollout dates, and completion dates

KoncertIT provides contingent IT staffing services and small project delivery to Kroger's Technology division.- Contributed to the growth of contractor personnel from less than 100 in 2011 to over 400 in 2015- Partner with Kroger Technology Resource Managers to assess current and upcoming contingent staffing needs, facilitate resume review, elicit feedback of candidates, and schedule interviews- Maintain relationships with preferred vendors, identifying their core technology focus and aligning their services with the staffing needs of the client- Ensure compliance to KoncertIT processes and procedures - Conduct initial contractor on-boarding, exit interviews, and off-boarding- Facilitate yearly Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) process to determine the addition, discontinuation, or reassignment of preferred suppliers- Assess vendor performance in staff augmentation fulfillment and competitive pricing- Identify and evaluate new vendors based on current and upcoming client needs- Assist in RFP process for specific Statement of Work projects as needed- Served as Subject Matter Expert in the design process of customized Vendor Management System, which enables documentation and archival of staffing requirements, candidate submissions, and active contractors- Responsible for monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc reporting of supplier activity and performance, staffing trends by technology area, cost analysis, positive and negative retention, and overall success of the contingent workforce management program

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCB) is Hamilton County's largest community mental health organization dedicated to assisting adults with severe mental illness. Over 4000 adults with severe mental illness are served by GCB each year.- Job Developer to clients with mental illness and criminal backgrounds- Worked with local hiring managers to determine job placement for clients- Counseled individuals on interviewing, resume writing, and job preparation- Developed and facilitated job-focused trainings geared towards ex-offenders

Advantage RN is a specialty staffing company employing healthcare professionals for travel assignments at hospitals and other medical facilities across the country. Managed by an industry-experienced team of professionals and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we are a quality driven, Joint Commission-certified organization that has quickly grown to become a respected player in the travel nurse industry.- Recruited experienced RN's and MD's for travel assignments in hospitals and clinics across the country

Robert Half Technology is a division of Robert Half International Inc.. Our specialized staffing divisions place professionals in the finance and accounting, information technology, legal, administrative, and marketing and creative industries. Robert Half International also is the parent company of Protiviti, a leading provider of independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting services.- Sourced candidates, matched qualifications with job descriptions, conducted interviews, performed reference checks, and recommended hires to management