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Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Senior Technical Project Manager and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Release Train Engineer for Fortune 200 company. Responsible for overseeing 22 global cross-functional SAFe Agile scrum teams’ complex solution delivery, including quarterly planning; managing committed/uncommitted program objectives, risks and issues; development and quality assurance (testing) deliverables; resource capacity planning; cross-team dependency management; creative problem solving; performance metrics; and release schedules for various strategic enterprise level digital sales, customer relationship management and price quoting initiatives, legal and regulatory compliance, and internal communications initiatives with capital budgets totaling $30.0M. Recognized as an effective communicator, assisting with process improvement mentoring and change management communication among program teams and stakeholders.

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Successfully completed CDW's 12-month invitation-only Emerging Leaders Six Sigma training program, working as a Business Consultant and Project Manager to collaboratively perform an enterprise level root cause analysis (RCA), and develop, pilot and launch new Services Revenue Retention initiative, which resulted in a 197.5% improvement in end-to-end process flow for 880 salespeople across five business segments (during first 3 months).

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

As Senior Delivery Manager, oversaw hybrid agile project management focused on portfolio level initiatives, including multiple intricate technology and strategic sales initiatives, including: SAFe Agile/Agile/SDLC Waterfall methodologies. Successfully manage multiple global project teams (remote, hybrid and global development and QA resources).As Business Relationship Manager (BRM), effectively represented Human Resources, Marketing and Data Science & Analytics business units’ interests among a multitude of competing strategic priorities. Helped define project requirements, scope, and objectives. Assisted with the prioritization of $2.9M in portfolio Cap/Ex budgets.Facilitated initial design, development and implementation of new Enterprise Demand Management Intake Submission and Review processes, including Benefits Realization Model. Added formal structure and improved the overall transparency of the end-to-end project prioritization process.

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Senior Project Manager for Fortune 200 company overseeing various complex IT solution delivery, quality assurance and change management teams, Agile release schedules and financial planning, to deliver compliance and internal/external communications initiatives, and vendor management with budgets totaling $7.23M. Supported the company’s corporate citizenship priorities and spearheaded the 2019 IT Solutions Delivery Fun Drive branding and fundraising activities, resulting in $2.8K for the Children’s Miracle Network (a 107% increase over previous year).

Consultant cultivating and soliciting collaborative luxury and boutique brand partnerships for multiple Grammy®-winning artist’s world tours.www.DanielLanois.com

North Andover, Massachusetts, Us

Utilize social media and word of mouth to generate interest in Andover Audio's exceptional audiophile quality SpinBase turntables audio systems (Class-C equipment with components designed by Pro-Ject and Ortofon). A portion of each purchase benefits a local nonprofit food pantry. BUY: www.andoveraudio.com/LVilleVinyl

Primary media liaison (print, broadcast and social media) for large, non-profit youth sports organization.

London, Uk, Gb

Senior Consultant, Project Manager, and Business Analyst for various Tier 1 and Tier 2 international banks, specializing in risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, Big Data management, and communications. Managed $7.9M in project budgets. Built strong relationships with program stakeholders. Key engagements include managing HSBC's Financial Crimes Anti-Money Laundering Risk Transaction Monitoring Alert Management System (U.S. DOJ DPA compliance) and global FATCA programs; Huntington Bancshares' FDIC 370 Deposit Insurance Record-keeping remediation; and BMO Harris' Data Analytics Inventory Consolidation.SAMPLE ENGAGEMENTS:HSBC Financial Crimes Risk Transaction Monitoring Alert Management• Agile Project Manager for large, complex Financial Crimes Risk Transaction Monitoring “big data” Alert Management System to designed to automate Anti-Money Laundering investigations (to mitigate 2012 Deferred Prosecution Agreement)HSBC Global Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Program• Managed multiple-year transformational program to implement new, multifaceted client onboarding, tax withholding and account remediation protocols and regulatory compliance reporting systems for U.S. Retail and Commercial businesses• Coordinated close, situational interaction and reporting throughout the project lifecycle for Retail and Commercial businesses, IT stakeholders, global PMO, dependent programs and internal tax advisor clientsHuntington Bancshares' FDIC 370 Deposit Insurance Record-keeping Remediation• Business Analyst, performed comprehensive gap analysis, established program structure and delivered project scope documentation for three bank divisions’ account remediation and communications plansBMO Harris Private Bank Data Analytics Inventory and Consolidation• Identified opportunities and provided actionable recommendations how to consolidate 230 data sources and reporting applications within U.S. Private and Commercial banks into one centralized data repository

Chicago, Il, Us

Consultant identifying brand partnership and marketing opportunities for Chicago’s largest indie film and music festival.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Regional "brand ambassador" for innovative, award-winning global music discovery company (acquired by Spotify).Music discovery platform acquired by Spotify in January 2016: https://medium.com/@aidansliney/spotify-acquires-soundwave-6afcab08f51a#.bwwg1kgnm

Managed national media relations and social media strategy for award-winning independent film. "3 out of 4 Stars! Charming, winning and sweet"​ - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times, 7/25/12: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120725/REVIEWS/120729986 Successfully negotiated all music synchronization, master use and mechanical distribution licensing. Coordinated on-screen product placement and sponsorship solicitations.Winner “Best Film Music” at the 2012 Nashville Film Festival: http://www.qwertythemovie.com/press/releases/Press-Release-Best-Music-Nashville.html Winner "Best Original Song" at 2013 Blue Whiskey Independent Film FestFor a complete list of awards, visit: www.QWERTYtheMovie.com

London, Gb

Led 15 multi-disciplinary technology, risk and regulatory compliance (SOX/FATCA/CCAR/ADA), customer communications (copywriting) and web development project teams. Managed program/project budgets totaling $5.5M.SDLC project lifecycle management, including business sponsor management, project initiation, team-building, comprehensive requirements gathering, development, and acceptance testing. Departmental Subject Matter Expert on Brand Standards and customer correspondence policies.Partial regulatory compliance and risk mitigation project overview: • Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) • Consumer Financial Service Education Internet portal (ADA Compliance)• Consumer Privacy and Data Protection initiatives • Dodd-Frank Stress Testing (DFA § 165i) • Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for Retail and Commercial businesses.• Global eRisk Dashboard (Consolidated multiple lines of business’ monthly performance and forecasting metrics)• Global Sanction Case Management Tool (US Treasury OFAC)• North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA)• Regulation O (Federal Reserve System 12 CFR 216)• UDAAP Consumer Protections (Collections)

Provided corporate, brand, and event sponsorship lead generation services to positively impact the lives of musicians and industry members throughout the Midwest.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Project management for implementation of a 15-state omni-channel strategic sales communication strategy with go-to-market tools for innovative insurance products.

Coordinated media relations, television, radio and print media placement for regional nonprofit providing free student athlete cardiovascular health screenings.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led national corporate intelligence, lead generations, donor cultivation and brand communication to more than 200 Fortune 500 C-Level executives and prospects across multiple business sectors, resulting in $4.0M in sponsorship funding to support macroeconomic education for members of state and federal judiciaries.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Member of cross-functional (marketing, legal, research and procurement) project management team that developed market segmentation analysis, value propositions, ROI models, and communication strategies to beta test program participants for innovative commercial telematics (i.e., occupational safety-related) products.

Pro bono consultant assisting Executive Producer with acquisition of corporate sponsors for nationally syndicated documentary film series chronicling the history of the American flag.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Gained on-set production knowledge as a paid extra (non-credited roll) in two primary interior scenes, Public Enemies (2009), a Michael Mann film starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Assisted with development of effective change management solution to embed new customer service training procedures into pharmaceutical company's Continuing Medical Education grant-making organization (to comply with Federal, PhRMA, and ACCME guidelines).

Chicago, Il, Us

Implemented a new brand communication strategy and built a comprehensive client relations and donor solicitation program; raised $3.15M (48.6% growth during first 12 months, 29.7% average annual growth). Managed two staff. Developed highly visible experiential comedy event, “Night of 1,000 Noogies”, including media planning, contract negotiations, and celebrity talent acquisition, resulting in: * 407% increase in net income; * 286% increase in corporate sponsorships; * - 271% reduction in expenses; * 13.7% expense ratio; and * Significant print and broadcast media placements and event coverage.

Developed and implemented new brand identity, launching highly successful "Scholar Sponsor" major gifts program. Managed portfolio of 10K donors and 40 board members' fundraising solicitations. Raised more than $8.97M in multi-year philanthropic support (30.5% growth during first 12 months and 8% average annual growth). Secured $3.33M in matching funds and educational benefit to support four-year private college preparatory high school education for economically disadvantaged youth. Built CRM database to establish institutional knowledge management protocol. Managed two staff.

Chicago, Il, Us

Rebranded multicultural marketing and annual giving fundraising materials (print, direct mail, various collateral). Raised more than $4.1M in contributions to support 34 YMCAs’ youth, human services, and camp programs. Provided "sales and communications" training to 400 volunteers, board members and staff. Managed two staff.

Chicago, Il, Us

Assisted Executive Producers, solicited local television network affiliates’ community affairs and programming executives to secure donated airtime and promo placements of two-hour nationally syndicated information and entertainment television special, "Hollywood Salutes Easter Seals" (broadcast in all Top 20 U.S. television markets and 80% of all U.S. households), designed to enhance the visibility and impact of Easter Seals’ 500 affiliates’ ongoing disability advocacy and fundraising initiatives.

Northbrook, Il, Us

Administrative services employee within the national independent agent sales training division.

Contractor, assisted marketing team and proofread Accents® brand packaging re-design and national rollout materials.

• On-air broadcast announcer (news and music).

B.A., Public Service

Graduate Level Studies, Public Health Administration

Graduate Level Studies In Public Health Administration, Public Health