Danielle Ness Kramer Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of detailed project schedules that integrate into a larger Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the CMMI Consolidated Innovation Center Development and IT Management (CICDIM) program for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The program has an Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirement. Assisted with the creation of artifacts and presentation to the client of the program baseline at annual Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR).Assists in the establishment and maintenance of the CMS Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and associated dependent schedules for the PMO that will be consistent with budgetary and time constraints. Ensures that schedules and reports align with industry standards and best practice. Works closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to develop and status detailed project schedules. Assists CAMs in identifying risks to the project schedule and budget. Develops and provides reports to CAMs, CICDIM Senior Management, and CMMI Management. Participates in the production of monthly Contract Performance Reports (CPRs) and supports the CAMs in developing monthly variance explanations. Assists with identifying areas of improvement and develops processes and procedures that assist the CAMs, senior management, and CMS client with managing and tracking the program effectively.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Participates in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on multiple projects of varying type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Responsibilities include significant interfacing with program and project manager, senior technical staff, government customer, and other functional organizations including contracts, finance, subcontract management, and more. Works with Project Managers and Portfolio Lead to manage and maintain project risk, issue, action item and decision logs. Assists with meeting preparation, project schedules, project forecasts, and documentation.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Contractor assigned to the State of Maryland Central Collection Unit (CCU) Modernization project.Tracked and analyzed financial data and multi-million dollar budget and produced regular reports. Coordinated schedule with internal and contractor teams. Acted as liaison to contract companies to ensure proper billing and remittance of payment. Assisted Project Manager in the drafting of State-required reports. Maintained Action Item log, tracking to completion and producing regular reports for executives.

Aberdeen, Maryland

Obtained Secret Clearance for position.Managed and controlled project team documentation on SharePoint site. Coordinated training and travel for contractors deploying overseas. Worked on-site in secure government facility, maintaining confidentiality and discretion as dictated by contract.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Managed and controlled project documentation on SharePoint site. Monitored and maintained project plans, including project deliverables and sub-project timelines. Created and maintained Action Item log in SharePoint site. Assisted in serving as liaison between contract vendor and client-side, maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Carried out administrative action items per Project Manager’s request. Assisted in completion and presentation of weekly status reports to functional team leads and chief executives.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Instrumental in bringing multi-million dollar service project up to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3. Worked closely with Quality Assurance and Configuration Management to resolve audit action items and ensure high-quality work products. Assisted in completion and compilation of deliverables and identified opportunities for process and product improvements. Created and maintained integrated project plan. Created weekly administrative and financial deliverables for upper management and government task leads.Drafted and maintained the Project Action Library (PAL) and CMMI-related project documentation for three large government contracts. Created and maintained the project’s Action Item Tracker and Risk Assessment Tools.Ensured contract compliance by utilizing company processes, procedures, and best practices, and working with the CMMI Team. Assembled contract financials with accounting team and project management. Coordinated, combined, and edited weekly and monthly status reports for three government contracts comprised of 50+ technical professionals. Reviewed change request files to ensure accuracy and completion. As Administrative Assistant, prior to promotion to Project Coordinator: provided administrative and clerical support to Human Resources, Accounting, and Proposal departments as well as upper management. Collected and compiled monthly status reports and delivered to government clients. Planned and executed events and meetings. Maintained office inventory, placed supply orders, filed invoices, and acted as company liaison to vendors.