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Littleton, CO, US

Green Bay, WI, US

Green Bay, WI, US

• Strategically refined features & user stories for Track & TM (transportation software products), leveraging micro services architecture to support priority business initiatives. Shepherded requirements from ideation to.
• Created and empowered Business Analyst leadership team to guide vision for 30 member CoP, increasing engagement 40% YOY through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and aligned best practices.
• Formalized and led cross-functional “Align” team to enable scaled agile maturity, optimize processes and technology usage, manage change, and create centralized knowledge resources. Improved prioritization & planning.

Atlanta, GA, US

KOCH INDUSTRIES - GEORGIA PACIFIC (Atlanta, GA)- Aligned Business Stakeholders and IT, guiding resource prioritization,optimizing processes, and documenting requirements for successfultechnology projects. Advocated agile methodologies and managedend-to-end project lifecycle through business vision, design,requirements, testing, and post-launch support..

• Developed supply chain & MRP system enhancements and resolved system bugs/issues by writing custom VBA code to integrate Excel-based planning tools into database and EDI system which increased visibility into changing.
• Influenced hiring decisions and trained 3 new managers and 2 analysts in raw material planning & forecasting strategy, logistics & shipping operations, inventory control processes, and customer demand planning and.

Highlights:Developed tools in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic using macros and advanced formulas to automate weekly & monthly forecast planning & inventory reporting processes; reduced forecast planning time by 60% and increased forecast accuracy 10%Gathered data & designed ad-hoc reports, metrics, & dashboards to manage supply chain lead-times &.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Supporting agile IT digital marketing projects including Web CMS (AEM) component enhancements and new capabilities, platform upgrades & site content migrations, email marketing, and ecommerce integrations; creating.
• Spearheaded analysis, requirements, and implementation of major integration between Web CMS (AEM) and Magento (Ecommerce) platforms by maintaining project timeline, documenting functional/technical requirements & key.

Atlanta, GA, US

 Managed analytical project activities (requirements, design & development strategy, QA, testing, UAT) for 5 Senior VP backed technology products simultaneously that improved 200 SATs daily workflow.  Conducted data analysis for SA KPI improvements and pre / post-launch adoption to establish baselines and measure project impacts, quantify risks, and.

 As Scrum Master, planned agile sprints and refined product backlog in Jira; created and organized technical and procedural documentation in Confluence Interviewed stakeholders to gather requirements and discover priorities; created Epics and broke complex tasks into detailed user stories and subtasks Created wireframes and site maps using Balsamiq to.

Elmhurst, Illinois, US

• Generated individualized strategies to address customers’ unique issues by providing viable solutions based on sound research and data analysis
• Identified and solved complex customer needs and made informed decisions on behalf of our customers
• Reviewed, analyzed, and entered customer orders with exceptional precision and efficiency;elevated complex issues to management when necessary

Orlando, FL, US

• Coordinated hotels, transportation, catering, schedules, facilities and training materials for 8-day multi-site national conferences
• Negotiated contracts with service providers, prepared cost-benefit analyses, decreased annual expenses by $4,000
• Proposed original ideas and created innovative technology solutions; increased productivity and efficiency
• Reduced recurring data transfer processing time by 80% by developing and implementing automated system
• Communicated complex concepts to all levels of organization; facilitated discussions, elicited and defined stakeholder requirements, redeveloped solutions, met or exceeded stakeholder requirements

• Responsibilities:Track expenses against budget, coordinate interrelated schedules/calendars, review applications. Manage website, file systems & database entries, confidential records, and sensitive data.Accomplishments:
• Recruited 60% of collegiate SHERPA training program summer staff annually
• Identified problem and created new system to track inventory and plan maintenance on group gear
• Redesigned process and spaces used to distribute and receive outdoor equipment; eliminated critical errors & safety risks, reduced number of staff required to perform tasks, increased storage space 300%
• Translated directors vision into tangible deliverables; redesigned and updated instructional materials, updated technology and equipment, coordinated out-of-state building project with 200 volunteer hours

• Responsibilities:Provide instruction and oversight in backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater paddling, high ropes & challenge courses, counseling skills, spiritual growth, group facilitation, and team-building.
• Promoted to SHERPA Manager after outstanding performance in SHERPA program.
• Supervised daily activities of 12-member collegiate SHERPA team; assigned and delegated team tasks, facilitated conflict resolution, and lead group discussions
• Managed safety and logistics for 20-40 youth during 1-2 week sessions; oversaw outdoor rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and multi-day hiking trips; completed successfully without incident.
• Training & Certifications: Wilderness First Aid (WFA), CPR/AED, Rock Climbing Belay & Top Site Management, Swift Water Rescue (SWR), and Orienteering.

Performed WordPress installations, elicited client requirements, coded & developed customized sitesDesigned Responsive Websites for mobile devices of every sizeManaged SEO and security, updated client content and media to boost web presence and increase reach.

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Selected for Number 1 Finance Internship; managed client relationships and achieved sales targets and goals
• Analyzed clients financial assets and future goals; reviewed progress to increase financial security and efficiency
• Prepared & Implemented Personal Planning Analyses; utilized NaviPlan based analysis software
• Passed State Licensure Exam; Licensed Insurance Agent – Health, Life, and Annuity in the State of Florida, 2014.

Tasked with identifying marketing opportunities; Connected with prospective youth groups, seasonal staff, and volunteers for summer programming. Developed relations with donors and partnership organizationsFacilitated planning and marketing, and obtained generous ongoing funding commitmentsDeveloped relationships with businesses and churches to promote.

• Facilitated “at-risk” youth; promoted character development, self-confidence, and group-awareness.Sharpened leadership skills by leading backpacking, rafting, and team-building activities
• Excelled in 10-week intensive leadership training program including training certifications and international service project

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Music (Double Major)

Diploma, Honors