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United States

• Oversee the planning, scheduling and management of projects by applying standard Project Management • application, tools, and processes• Appropriately plan, schedule resources and manage the project• Lead and serve as the primary contact between cross-functional project teams and senior • management, ensuring clear and concise communication• Effectively manage all team member resources assigned to the project• Plan the delivery of all services listed in the… Show more • Oversee the planning, scheduling and management of projects by applying standard Project Management • application, tools, and processes• Appropriately plan, schedule resources and manage the project• Lead and serve as the primary contact between cross-functional project teams and senior • management, ensuring clear and concise communication• Effectively manage all team member resources assigned to the project• Plan the delivery of all services listed in the sales proposal• Maintain progress reviews of project tasks and team member assignments• Assist sales in preparing a quote for the services requested by the customer• Ensure that appropriate reports are written for all the appropriate deliverables• Ensures PMO project management standards and methods are effectively deployed to deliver the desired results• Responsible for driving targeted milestones and achieve implementation schedule• Provide consulting services to assigned projects as required, including product functional consulting, business process re-engineering, customization requirements, product validation and custom report analysis• Continue to improve knowledge of the products, quality standards, industry, and technology to better serve the internal and external customers• Oversee the development of necessary implementation and training materials• Provide expert guidance to address critical and/or outstanding issues impacting the implementation Show less

• Prepared plans and managed small, medium and large projects concurrently, through all project phases, including project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful project implementation • Ensured compliance with sales orders and statements of work to execute projects • Conducted knowledge transfer meetings with Sales and the customer to ensure project alignment • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications were… Show more • Prepared plans and managed small, medium and large projects concurrently, through all project phases, including project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful project implementation • Ensured compliance with sales orders and statements of work to execute projects • Conducted knowledge transfer meetings with Sales and the customer to ensure project alignment • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications were met • Conducted routine status meetings with key stakeholders to address project related issues • Sent follow-up communications after each meeting to ensure stakeholders were informed • Managed project portfolio and coordinated key meetings, workshops and training with Sales and the Learning Consulting Team on recommendations in relation to module implementation • Identified issues and risks and escalated decisions in a timely manner to leadership • Prepared change orders to address issues not addressed to respond to changes in project scope • Maintained written documentation involving changes in project scope, execution, or cost in project management software • Worked closely with Configuration Consultants to ensure project tasks were accomplished and resourced • Monitored project schedules and communicated with stakeholders, as well as technical and non- technical cross-functional teams Show less

• Developed and administered Unified Fire Authority’s (UFA) strategic vision for technology and process improvements • Oversaw all IT purchasing, including hardware and software for 27 fire stations and the apparatus. • Prepared plans and managed small, medium and large projects concurrently, through all project phases, including project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful project implementation • Prepared and managed 3 million… Show more • Developed and administered Unified Fire Authority’s (UFA) strategic vision for technology and process improvements • Oversaw all IT purchasing, including hardware and software for 27 fire stations and the apparatus. • Prepared plans and managed small, medium and large projects concurrently, through all project phases, including project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful project implementation • Prepared and managed 3 million dollar budget for all information technology needs • Stayed current with technical knowledge in information systems, detailed knowledge of business processes and best practices • Oversaw the analytical monitoring, diagnostic analysis, forecast and prescriptive analytics • Oversaw the Managed IT provider contract and other vendor contracts • Managed the RFP process, including documentation for RFPs, business requirements, use cases, business, and technical analysis • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with customers, vendors, peers, subordinates, support personnel and team members • Actively supervised and engaged staff, which included empowering and supporting work efforts, mentoring, team development, addressing and resolving issues, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, reviewing, and prioritizing work performance Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the County IT Governance effort • Managed IT relationships with assigned customers to ensure project consideration during the budget process • Responsible for the strategic vision for technology and process improvement supporting agencies and departments, working within the technology architecture and roadmaps • Aligned system investments and process improvements with current and future strategies, emerging … Show more • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the County IT Governance effort • Managed IT relationships with assigned customers to ensure project consideration during the budget process • Responsible for the strategic vision for technology and process improvement supporting agencies and departments, working within the technology architecture and roadmaps • Aligned system investments and process improvements with current and future strategies, emerging business models and functional requirements • Partnered with agencies and departments to identify and assess changes in business processes and technology needs • Prioritized work within agencies and departments, as well as across Salt Lake County, working with internal and external peers to identify opportunities to be leveraged • Managed change management tasks and risk impact evaluation • Coordinate with a team of indirect reports, users, and consultants that span technical and cross functional areas • Served as the escalation point for information technology on agency and department matters • Fostered an innovative, collaborative, success-oriented team environment. • Created IT policies and standards, in conjunction with IT working groups, to ensure continuity and protection of County assets Show less

2001 South State Street

• Served as the strategic and tactical liaison providing support to business units and IS organization with prioritization of project initiatives and resource planning.• Managed interrelated projects by utilizing division resources and reducing project constraints to deliver on all projects• Guided the selection, prioritization, balancing, and termination of portfolio components to ensure the alignment with strategic goals and organizational priorities• Supported decision-making by… Show more • Served as the strategic and tactical liaison providing support to business units and IS organization with prioritization of project initiatives and resource planning.• Managed interrelated projects by utilizing division resources and reducing project constraints to deliver on all projects• Guided the selection, prioritization, balancing, and termination of portfolio components to ensure the alignment with strategic goals and organizational priorities• Supported decision-making by ensuring timely and consistent communication to stakeholders on progress, changes, and impact of portfolio components• Managed changes to portfolio scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitates organizational change• Ensured the organization has the appropriate workforce planning to complete projects• Developed and directed the governance effort by overseeing various boards comprised of internal and external IT liaisons• Served as the administrator of Innotas for project portfolio and resource management Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Managed the administration, design, configuration, procurement, installation, maintenance, and user training for the division’s POB (Point of Business) system• Managed the development and support of the POB (Point of Business) system for the management of IT tickets, change management process, asset management and customer portal access• Consulted with external customers on POB (Point of Business) capabilities and made recommendations• Provided POB (Point of Business) cost… Show more • Managed the administration, design, configuration, procurement, installation, maintenance, and user training for the division’s POB (Point of Business) system• Managed the development and support of the POB (Point of Business) system for the management of IT tickets, change management process, asset management and customer portal access• Consulted with external customers on POB (Point of Business) capabilities and made recommendations• Provided POB (Point of Business) cost estimates for expansion of the system County-wide• Served as the project manager on technical projects and provided status reports• Coordinated with vendors and customers to resolve issues Show less

• Performed project manager duties on small, medium and large technical projects, including the installation of the VOIP system County-wide • Prepared Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)• Prepared RFP’s, business cases and, cost estimates for projects and services• Prepared system documentation, workflows, project plans and, specialized reports for users and the leadership team• Coordinated with vendors and customers to resolve issues

• Served as the division Technology Manager and as the liaison to Information Services to complete projects and resolve operational issues• Prepared RFP’s and business cases for new applicant management systems and presented to IT governance committee• Functioned as the project manager for IT related projects• Conducted system testing and prepared system documentation of newly implemented projects and enhancements; complied with change control processes • Implemented multiple… Show more • Served as the division Technology Manager and as the liaison to Information Services to complete projects and resolve operational issues• Prepared RFP’s and business cases for new applicant management systems and presented to IT governance committee• Functioned as the project manager for IT related projects• Conducted system testing and prepared system documentation of newly implemented projects and enhancements; complied with change control processes • Implemented multiple applicant management systems, including review and sign-off of production environments Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), It Management

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Master'S Degree, It Management

Master'S Degree, It Management