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Scottsdale, Az, Us

Vancouver, Washington, Us

Served as a consultant and brand ambassador for the start up that is making on demand private air travel affordable and bookable with a swipe of your finger. The Future of Flight is Direct and On-Demand.It’s 2021 and most people have no real control over where, when, and how they fly. Imagine using your phone to book a direct, affordable, private flight as easily as you call a car. Travel to your local airport and enjoy a hassle-free 15 min boarding process without crowds or lines. Have more time connecting with what matters. KinectAir.com

Atlanta, Ga, Us

A female co-founded Atlanta management consulting startup enabling client partners to build more engaging and powerful products, teams, and partnerships. Our flexible engagement model allows us to support any phase of the project lifecycle - from strategy to implementation. Option 1 Partners provides tailored consulting, contracting, and direct placement solutions to meet your most critical needs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Us

Partnered with founders to scale a small technology startup into acquisition by the 5th largest freight carrier in N. America. Scaled technology org from 30 to 400+. Developed and Implemented TPM Program and frameworks from the ground up, utilizing Agile delivery processes, tools and techniques. Installed portfolio governance. Who is Xpress Tech? XT is the next evolution of North American freight marketplace. We’re building on 40 years of trucking experience to create a modern ecosystem that gives fleets of all sizes access to the best freight for their needs, and provides shippers with consistently reliable and cost-effective service. We’ve brought the U.S. Xpress Brokerage together with the pioneering machine learning platform, Haulynx, to reimagine freight forever.XpressTechFreight.com @XTfreight #XTexperience

Established Technical Program Management framework and Agile software delivery methodologies in collaboration with the CTO in an established startup environment.Responsible for software delivery and customer engagement for cloud based software solutions and infrastructure to improve real world health care quality, access, and outcomes. Achieved through transformation and democratization of data, and development of infrastructure, and UI for workflow improvement, and data analytics tools for medical providers.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Planned and implemented IT transformation, systems integration, and application builds from a product perspective to facilitate a smooth operational merger and customer experience during the American Airlines & US Airways.Key Projects Include:-Planning & Execution of Reservation System Cutover from 2 airlines to 1-New Jumpseat Reservation System for Pilots-New Baggage Tracking App-New Employee Travel Reservation System -Upgrade Test & QA Automation Platform

Washington, Dc, Us

From 2011-2015, transformed USACE Project Delivery through delivery of technology solutions, including:1) development of an enterprise data warehouse to democratize access to a unified data set.2) developing business requirements and software applications and system integrations to modernize Project & Program Management cloud based tools (scheduling, reporting and dashboards, workflow, budget controls, and portfolio management).3) modernizing and continually improving project governance and project management process and standards for the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). A few key metrics achieved include:1. Increased system and software performance KPIs and metrics by nearly 30%.2. Reduced software and system maintenance costs by 54%, saving $3M annually. 3. Delivered PMI accredited PMP training program to 7000 employees. Avg. user rating 4.3/5.4. Launched project management digital knowledge base to capture best practices / lessons learned.5. Reduced service desk call volume 200% through Agile transformation.6. Increased technology implementation speed of prioritized business requirements by 300% through Agile transformation from exclusively waterfall SDLC delivery.7. Increased itdashboard.gov overall technology system rating for program from 3 to 4/5.Prior to 2011, served in various roles including: Senior Program Manager, Project Manager, Planner, and Action Officer for the National Disaster Response Team.

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Performed business, technology research, analysis, and technical support for a periodical which captured the rise of the “New Economy” during the dot-com boom of the late 90s.

Summer job that provided early exposure to infrastructure implementation and systems architecture. Gained experience in architecting, configuring, and installing system networks and databases for clients. Obtained certifications in Networking Essentials, and became a Microsoft Certified Professional.

Had a blast learning the foundations of executive communications, large project budgeting, and client engagement from acclaimed Hollywood producer, Adam Merims. Highlight was discussing film concepts with Gene Simmons of KISS.

Ba, Environmental Science, Economics

Emerging Leaders Program

International Program, Florence, Italy

Watershed Science