Colleen Mclafferty Maed-Sped, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Nc, Us

As a Senior Project Manager at Proficient Learning, I lead cross-functional teams to ensure that life sciences projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications. I work closely with VP, directors, managers, and stakeholders to plan projects effectively, aligning resources based on team members' expertise, experience, and capacity. I manage interdepartmental teams and coordinate with leadership to create and delegate project timelines, ensuring that each task is clearly understood and assigned accordingly.I am responsible for establishing a regular cadence of project health check-ins, maintaining open communication with both the project team and management to address any issues early and ensure project alignment with client expectations. Additionally, I oversee all aspects of project budgets, from conducting initial cost analyses to preparing and implementing budgets. Throughout each project, I meticulously track expenditures against the approved budget, ensuring financial transparency and efficient resource allocation.

Cranbury, New Jersey, Us

Sr. Project Manager Lead for assigned pharmaceutical client team, supporting VP of Program Project Management Team through implementation and then leading through all stages of the Project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization. • Create, manage, and maintain Project Plans & Timelines encompassing key milestones, SOP/ Business Rules, and workflows, ensuring alignment to Client and Company objectives • Work with Internal departments to manage scope and work in regard to project management and planning for all assigned projects • Identify, manage, and facilitate discussions to address risk and opportunity with key stakeholders on assigned projects while developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. • Facilitate clear communication to all relevant internal and external stakeholders and understanding of decisions, deliverables, action items, direction, etc. through regular Status Reports and Project Meetings • Manage and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting deliverables • Track metrics for assigned projects, including status, financial estimates, risk, etc. • Provide updates and feedback to project stakeholders and senior leadership in regard to strategic and tactical directions of projects and accounts • Coordinate meetings and associated components (Client, Internal, Training, etc) • Management & execution of project-related Sales Operations, including data, SFA, targeting & alignment, IC, Aggregate Spend, Samples, Credentialing, and rostering. • Partnering with General Manager, National Program Lead,Field/Remote Teams) and Sr. Market Access Director to provide oversight to project budget, quarterly financial reconciliations, quarterly business reviews.• • Identify opportunity within existing project to inform and expand with other company offerings & services • Assisting with training and onboarding

Morrisville, Nc, Us

• Received PMP June 2020• Managed multiple projects simultaneously - negotiating, resolving conflicts and providing expert communication skills.• Works in conjunction with the business partner to develop and cultivate businessand operational relationships with the client• Provide proactive management of projects and assists business lead with management of budget.• Act as operational liaison between Clients and the internal support teams. • Ensure contracted operations meet the needs of the business. • Manage timelines and expectations between appropriate internal service departments and applicable external vendors to accomplish essential tasks and deliverables of projects.• Lead client/project status meetings.• Training, managing, communicating with, and monitoring the quality of work of assigned to administrative staff. • Facilitation and management of communications to field personnel from client/internal stakeholders.• Responsible for the management of the expense reporting process. • Responsible for monitoring project parameters, establishing bonus eligibility, and facilitating payout of field employee bonus within project guidelines• Managing the coordination of activities to facilitate the on-boarding and off-boarding of field personnel• Coordinate with business lead to help shepherd contracts and statements of work through pricing and approval process.

March 2018 - Internal Team Award (Mosby Award) Going above and beyond in applying my project management skills. Contributed to vision and strategy of new video broadcasting service Webcasts have reached both the internal and external client either live or on-demand. This service has been helping in conducting training, seminars, conferences and courses around the globe saving the client in finances and time. Identified and managed all development resources to ensure projects stay within scoped timeline and budget and adjusted resources as needed throughout the project lifecycleEngaged with the client throughout the entirety of the project and lead status/other meetings with the client teamManaged content writers (i.e., junior resources/subcontractors) who develop content for all forms of training delivery (e.g., distance-learning e-modules, e-zines, and live training)Assisted the team, when needed, across all aspects of course creation (from content development to graphics design and production)Developed project kick-off decks, briefs, and case studies, as well as facilitated the client kick-off meetingsDeveloped, managed, and updated project work plans for multiple projects, and managed work streams and multiple projects at the same timeManaged overall budget and forecasting throughout project lifecycle, including identifying requests that are out of scopeIdentified potential account/project opportunities and coordinated with business developmentProvided high-level reviews of deliverables and ensured quality review is complete before sending to clientsMonitored and tracked all client requests and global changes and ensured consistency among program deliverablesEfficiently managed the client’s legal, medical, regulatory review process for each deliverableStrong technical aptitude to learn new IT programs

November 2017-Spotlight Recognition by Senior Sales Leadership for exemplary work and going above and beyond in managing Sales Leadership video production eventsMarch - 2017 Employee of the monthMy role encompassed a broad set of skills including leadership, project management, operations, training facilities, Virtual instructor Led Training (ViLT) and Studio Production. Project managed development of content of digital, e-learning modules and video studio production:Project Managed training content development & design projects from initiation through closing.Project Managed projects across all departments including but not limited to Sales Leadership, Recruiting, Field Sales, Incentive Compensation.Created and managed timelines to ensure that all deadlines are maintained.Scheduled kickoff meetings, requirements gathering, motivating and managing team members.Managed multiple projects simultaneously - negotiating, resolving conflicts and providing expert communication skills.Created and maintained internal project budgets, assign resources and forecast time.Managed all aspects of video shoots from pre-production, requirements, crew/equipment and location coordination, and on-set production.Created, maintained and improve new video practices for all personnel to best streamline the production process.Ran weekly meetings to bring members of all teams together to review upcoming events and schedules.Coordinated calendar and scheduling for all Studio on location productions.Conducted tours of the facility. Strong relationship-management skills.Managed training facilities operations to achieve service excellence with a focus on customer service, leadership, performance management and development. Achieves the overall goals of the organization through effective processes and inventory cost control.

Boston, Ma, Us

Reported into the VP of Training until restructuring moved the VP role into a Director role.Project manager for the on-boarding of new sales teams and their training certification.Cross-collaborated with 10+ internal organizations and the client to provide end-to-end client relationship and project management of the client requirements.Operations Manager for Training Department relative to the training rooms, A/V, print production, support, billing and innovation research and implementation. To date I have helped save over 17k in savings in the acquisition of A/V and training room renovations.Tech support for the Creston Touchpads controlling the Audio/Visual equipment in all the training rooms.Created user guides and provided training for Creston Touchpads.Assisted with project management of integration of AV Systems within the training department.Administrator of EPIC System for DiSC® - which was provided to all new field sales teams.

Project Manager and Special Educator focused on improving a student’s ability to learn using research-based programs. Transforms students around the world into dynamic lifelong learners using cognitive brain training, brain-based coaching based on the theory of neuroplasticity.• Works with research-based methods such as OG/Susan Barton for Reading &Spelling.• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives based on IEP objectives & goals.• Ability to utilize virtual classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals. • Inspires and empowers students to achieve maximum results through creating an environment that is conducive to learning. • Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis through objective and subjective methods and measures. • Consults in cooperation with colleagues regarding student’s progress and success.• Able to adapt instruction and support recognizing diversity of the student and family involved. • Collaborates with parents, teachers, therapists and the student.PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:• Project manages new programs successfully on time and within budget• Experience within IT, business, project management and direct consumer experience• Coordinated work with off-shore teams in India.• SDLC processes and methodologies and utilizing tools and templates related to program/project planning, schedule development, scope and cost management.• Expertly establishes processes and systems for business.• Effectively and efficiently plans and prioritizes deliverable&resources based on scope of work and project goals• Identifies needs that clients may not recognize & ensures approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future requirements

• Created and implemented a Teacher Work Sample Program consisting of a Math Unit requiring pre and post assessments, individualized instruction, goals and objectives, lesson plans, formative assessments, behavior and classroom management.• Developed and implemented effective classroom management techniques, providing clear & consistent instructions, while employing a positive reward system and inspiring students to achieve maximum results through extensive leadership and management skills, while significantly enhancing student participation.• Designed and employed a challenging and rewarding curriculum, successfully addressing the unique learning styles of academically challenged students by executing multi-sensory strategies, together with diverse instructional techniques, contributing to a results-based learning environment as an educational leader.• Collaborated with colleagues on creating and maintaining a student-focused learning environment, establishing effective teaching methodologies, while increasing the academic and social performance of several students.• Exhibited excellent time-management and organizational abilities as student teacher implementing the program unit of study and the main classroom teacher integrating, planning, and teaching all main subjects while maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Effectively placed the business case on track to deliver $8M in revenues and $200K in cost savings• Directed web-based Oracle database repository and significantly produced $50K in costs savings through tough, but fair vendor negotiations• Directed the 5-year end-to-end process enhancement initiative worth more than $300M, for the simplification of enterprise networking and connectivity business models• Made major contributions to CPO's (chief process organization) intellectual capital through methodology development as well as to the delivery of calculated monthly benefit and ITB (investing in the business—SBU- specific cost-benefit) reports• Led all facets of anomaly investigation and resolution as well as matrix-managed variable teams of consultants• Utilized exceptional skills in handling the alignment of research and development, product, sales, beneficiaries, IT and business teams as interest and process harmonization lead resource• Chaired various interdepartmental meetings, ensured accuracy in translating business needs into technical parameters, as well as guaranteed timely completion of deliverables• Served as subject matter expert on key performance indicators, tracking and assessing 366 approved business recommendations to design business case models for multi-year efficiency improvements, revenue generation, and cost-containment solutions• Directed web-based Oracle database repository and significantly produced $50K in costs savings through tough, but fair vendor negotiations• Spearheaded a team of 5 on Oracle 9i web deployment solution for database repository

Dallas, Tx, Us

Drastically minimized net operations costs by $250K in first year of implementation by re-engineering to accommodate opportunity insights Exhibited proficiency in designing eAdvisor, a hosting product knowledgebase for sales representatives; attaining a minimum 30% cycle time reduction within each discipline Played a pivotal role in managing more than $10M (Siebel and Oracle) sales force automation program throughout its full life cycle with full control Administered various projects with more than 200 business rules and 66 pages of requirements Proficiently worked as 5-step methodology leader, simplifying end-to-end eHosting and all-in-one telephony products and services, along with directing teams of 8 IBM business management consultants Provided leadership to a team of 3 Siebel technical consultants Successfully completed 2 simplification efforts that saved millions of dollars and contributed in the massive expansion of revenue streams Served as subject matter expert on end-to-end enhancement and reorganization leadership for finance, marketing, and customer service through the entire functional areas, encompassing lead management, sales, order, provisioning, billing, maintenance, and customer care; corporate SDLC methodology; communication of statements of work (SOWs) and negotiation of vendor contracts and SLAs; project scheduling and technical quality assurance; curricula development and systems training; and business intellectual capital management Wrote and gathered business owner sign-off on project requirements documentation Performed accurate on-boarded eHosting to Siebel's 7.5 CRM platform, eventually automating network solution design Oversaw architecture, process, and product requirements as well as ensured successful delivery of market service descriptions and Siebel Project templates for eHosting, Managed Internet services, Business Internet services, Global Managed Internet services, and enhanced virtual private network SBUs

Masters Of Education, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Pmi Graduate Certificate, Project Management