In this role, I develop and drive strategic vision for project management and consulting services in alignment with organizational objectives. I direct planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale implementations, managing a team of five project managers and $500K budget. I identify and mitigate risks, developing robust management plans to safeguard project integrity. Additionally, I monitor project performance to ensure adherence to goals and metrics and report findings to stakeholders. I also foster strong client and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and managing performance to ensure project success.Some of my notable achievements include:• Increased client website engagement by 50% through close collaboration with clients.• Enhanced efficiency and productivity by 20% by utilizing website optimization strategies.• Played pivotal role in creating comprehensive marketing plans, resulting in profit increase of 20%.• Conducted business analysis to streamline processes and systems, aligning with strategic business goals.• Initiated and maintained engaging conversations that led to fruitful collaborations and innovative solutions.

As the founder of Iva Jewell by Dionne, I create beautiful accessories for daring, brave, and beautiful women. These are women who wear white in winter and believe that animal print is here to stay. They are effortless, comfortable in their own skin, and live life to the fullest. This venture reflects my entrepreneurial spirit and ability to identify unique market opportunities.

I devised strategies in collaboration with the CTO to drive company objectives forward through insightful support and decision-making. I guided operations by overseeing and aligning key projects with strategic goals while optimizing resource usage. I also fostered collaboration across departments to bolster organizational efficiency through clear communication channels. I crafted executive communications including presentations and reports to convey messages. Moreover, I organized executive meetings, set agendas, and tracked action items for follow-up on initiatives. Also, I led special projects, addressing high-priority strategic directives from CTO.Some of my notable achievements include:• Collaborated with senior management to design a comprehensive meeting schedule, improving coordination and communication among senior staff and stakeholders.• Streamlined recruiting processes, implemented standardized interviewing techniques, and maintained high hiring standards, resulting in increased efficiency and equitable candidate evaluation.• Actively recruited volunteers for technology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace.• Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies, expanding talent acquisition efforts to diverse candidate pools.• Maintained rigorous quality standards in operations and projects, ensuring organization's reputation for excellence is upheld.

I led, organized, and oversaw all project management tasks for global tech firm specializing in real-time advertising, audience insights, and measurement. I directed a team of five to deliver projects on time and within budget constraints. I collaborated with engineering team, product managers, and business partners to develop, maintain, and align project plans with product roadmaps. Also, I identified project gaps and resolved obstacles to ensure seamless execution. Moreover, I maintained open and consistent communication across all project stages, providing transparency and informed decision-making for all parties involved.Some of my notable achievements include:• Reduced overall project costs by 30% through strategic establishment of PMO, streamlining processes and global contracting.• Orchestrated alignment of global project priorities into an agile-focused framework, significantly reducing operational redundancies and costs.• Implemented PMO best practices, reducing project overrun costs by 30% and enhancing team productivity.• Launched PMO strategy on schedule and within allocated budget of $500K, following meticulous planning and gaining necessary approvals.• Achieved 30% increase in efficiency and productivity by establishing consistent project management approaches and defining clear career ladders for team members.

I directed Quality Assurance (QA) operations within the fin-tech environment while managing a team of 20 to ensure seamless payment transaction processing for 100+ global clients. I developed and implemented robust QA strategies, aligning team efforts with organizational goals to maintain operations across enterprise-level clients. Also, I fostered the culture of continuous improvement by mentoring QA team members, enhancing their skills, and promoting best practices in quality assurance. Additionally, I established testing and release management processes, facilitating collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet critical project milestones.Some of my notable achievements include:• Transformed QA team dynamics, elevating performance and delivering 150 feature releases through strategic hiring, training, and professional development.• Increased release frequency from monthly to 15 weekly releases, resulting in 20% reduction in system downtime and 50% increase in customer satisfaction.• Championed adoption of agile methodology, achieving more reliable delivery schedule and boosting productivity and efficiency by 20% within six months.• Enhanced testing automation, achieving 80% coverage, thereby streamlining QA process and improving efficiency.• Developed off-site collaboration strategy, securing executive agreement and executing plan, yielding 20% cost saving.

I led comprehensive quality enhancement initiative for web and mobile platform serving medical professionals with focus on performance, reliability, and security. I built and cultivated Quality Assurance team in collaborative and results-driven environment. I developed robust testing strategies and release processes, contributing to systematic improvement of product offerings. Also, I managed end-to-end project lifecycles from strategic planning through testing and final delivery. I maintained overall oversight and effective stakeholder coordination. Moreover, I established communication channels by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to evolving release processes.Some of my notable achievements include:• Expanded Quality Assurance team from one to five members, enhancing team capacity and project coverage.• Instituted comprehensive testing strategies that improved platform's functionality and user experience.• Improved and standardized release process to facilitate multiple daily releases with minimal site failures, resulting in increased user satisfaction and platform reliability.