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Missouri City, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

- Streamlined project management processes, achieving a 90%+ on-time delivery rate for milestones, development cycles, and QA completions through structured workflows and resource allocation.- Led a team of 10+ IT professionals to automate manual workflows, improving process efficiency and reducing production defects by 90%, surpassing performance benchmarks.- Authored comprehensive program charters to define project scope, allocate resources, and clarify team roles, ensuring seamless collaboration.- Delivered executive reporting on risks, sprint velocity, and team capacity, aligning project outcomes with organizational strategic goals.- Directed multiple large-scale, high-budget projects, delivering results within scope, timeline, and budget while mitigating risks.

Houston, Texas, Us

- Promoted to lead all HR software development initiatives, focusing on automation and efficiency improvements across HR processes.- Spearheaded the development and integration of an automated commission-tracking system, cutting costs by 61% and reducing process time by 93%, while enhancing real-time reporting accuracy.- Collaborated with external vendors to align software procurement with business needs, overseeing Statements of Work (SOW), budget approvals, and Master Service Agreements (MSA).- Coordinated cross-departmental kickoff meetings, clearly outlining project goals, scope, deliverables, and timelines.- Scrum Master for external teams, managing multiple developers, business analysts, and quality assurance professionals.

Houston, Texas, Us

- Promoted to manage all software development projects for Credit & Collections, supporting a newly established team with onboarding, system access, and knowledge transfer.- Automated document retrieval processes, capturing over $1M in untapped revenue from Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC).- Designed and implemented automated data mining and credit bureau reporting workflows, reducing annual expenses and processing time by 75%.- Prioritized the product backlog in alignment with departmental roadmaps and strategic objectives.- Delivered regular project updates and facilitated sprint ceremonies, including planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to maintain momentum and stakeholder engagement.

Houston, Texas, Us

- Ownership of Project Manager responsibilities, leading Scrum ceremonies, coordinating project tasks, creating workflows, project planning, and resource allocation- Served as subject matter expert for Finance and Compliance teams, delivering training and facilitating change adoption for new software and features.- Created detailed technical documentation, including requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, to guide development teams.- Automated manual processes and optimized workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.- Coordinated onboarding and training for new Project Managers and Product Owners, fostering team growth and alignment with organizational goals.- Successfully managed multiple high-visibility IT projects across departments, ensuring seamless execution from initiation to completion.

Houston, Texas, Us

- Conducted requirements gathering, process documentation, and user acceptance testing for software enhancements.- Demonstrated software improvements to stakeholders and created instructional documentation for end users.- Led regression and negative regression testing to ensure system reliability and compliance.

Houston, Texas, Us

- Led process improvement initiatives, including redesigning financial models for forecasting and budgeting high-risk accounts.- Managed implementation of Blackline, a cloud-based reconciliation software, streamlining financial reporting processes.- Directed and trained an offshore team, ensuring seamless support for onshore operations.- Provided internal financial data to PwC for semi-annual audits, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Houston, Texas, Us

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- Developed financial models and forecasts that improved decision-making and increased receivables by 27%.- Liaison between business units and Accounting, ensuring alignment on specialized reporting and issue resolution- Conducted accounting initiative analyses and presented actionable recommendations, increasing cash flow

Duluth, Ga, Us

- Managed online sales operations, increasing sales conversion rates through improved customer engagement- Completed advanced JM&A Group training in finance and insurance, enhancing dealership operational knowledge

Fort Liberty, Nc, Us

- Coordinated transportation logistics for military operations, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Financial Services

Associate In Arts, Computer Information Systems