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PROFILEA high-energy, seasoned portfolio, program and project management professional with a proven record of providing quality outcomes through leadership in delivering business-driven initiatives and programs. Significant experience and academic qualifications in business and information technology including many years leading projects in various industries delivering transformational enterprise solutions and developing project expertise in others. KEY STRENGTHS• 15 years leading projects with 20 years business experience in various industries• PMI certified and a key team member in developing Project Management Office in two organizations• Formal training and certification in Prosci Change Management methodologies • Effective program manager, coordinating multiple projects directed toward strategic business initiative and other organizational objectives and collaborating with multiple project sponsors and project teams to maintain alignment of organizational goals, timelines, scope and cost.• Over 20 years managing and working in the fields of purchasing, inventory control, accounting, human resources, project systems, business planning, finance and agriculture retail in fertilizer and chemical services to the farming communities. Ten years as a business owner in retail operations.• Ability to understand technical needs as a result of acquiring ten years of programming experience including hands on experience with various coding languages and enterprise applications applying all aspects of software engineering principles• Motivating leader, effective in inspiring and empowering others to achieve results; skilled at building positive work environments and cross-functional teams• Passionate about using facilitation skills to support group dialogue, healthy debate and participatory decision-making