Growth Catalyst | Peridot Consulting Group (PCG) At Peridot Consulting Group (PCG), we build businesses that thrive in today's dynamic landscape. With over 18 years of experience, our team leverages expertise in project management, change leadership, and process optimization to craft bespoke solutions. We eschew cookie-cutter approaches, taking the time to understand each client's unique challenges and goals and tailoring our agile methodologies to deliver impactful results. Our approach values your teams and their pivotal role in the transformation process. We empower them, streamline processes, and navigate complex transformations to help them achieve critical milestones and unlock their full potential.Leveraging extensive project management expertise, our team boosted productivity by 5 hours and elevated deliverable quality for a major ($405M+) private equity-backed food and beverage client. Leading a high-performing PMO team and US initiative leaders, we consistently delivered projects on time and within budget while meeting all scope goals. Implementing best practices for risk, schedule, and financial management, we collaborated with stakeholders to streamline and optimize PM processes across the US. We developed and executed the client's North American PMO plan, ensuring alignment with program objectives. By managing the program portfolio and fostering strong relationships, we proactively tackled challenges and kept projects on track.Here's what sets Peridot Consulting Group apart:➩ Custom-Fit Solutions: We tailor our approach to your specific needs, ensuring maximum impact.➩ Agile Expertise: We leverage flexible methodologies for increased efficiency and adaptability.➩ Team Empowerment: We equip your staff with the skills and knowledge to succeed.➩ Focus on Value: We deliver solutions that generate measurable results.Ready to transform your vision into reality? Let's connect!

While currently serving as a Board Member at WBG Community, I provide strategic oversight and governance to advance the organization's mission and initiatives. Being actively involved in pivotal decision-making processes, I drive community impact and foster organizational growth. Moreover, I am committed to advancing the community's goals through collaborative leadership and innovative solutions.

Spearheading a transformative journey for Amalgamated Bank's Enterprise PMO, our team drove significant performance improvements and cultivated a culture of project excellence. Here's a glimpse of my impact: ➔ Agile Transformation: Ushered in agile and hybrid methodologies, optimizing project selection, prioritization, and resourcing to maximize desired outcomes.➔ PMO Optimization: Leveraged data analytics and continuous improvement processes to achieve a 30% boost in cross-functional collaboration and a 20% increase in project delivery efficiency.➔ Strategic Project Delivery: Delivered initiatives/programs with a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% reduction in operational costs.➔ Risk Management Champion: Established a proactive risk management framework, reducing bottlenecks by 20% and ensuring on-time delivery of key milestones.➔ Team Empowerment: Mentored and empowered the PMO team, leading to a 20% increase in on-time project delivery and a 15% reduction in budget overruns.By fostering collaboration and strategic execution, we ensured the PMO delivered measurable value aligned with the bank's overall goals. Here are the key achievements:➾ Reduced project approval time by 30%.➾ Increased overall project portfolio value by 10%.➾ Improved PMO performance and effectiveness.

Launching Tactical Air Support's Business PMO from scratch, our team transformed project management and delivered significant operational improvements. Here's how I made a difference:↗ PMO Foundation: Established processes, standards, tools, and templates, creating a structured PMO framework.↗ Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes, reduced project escalations by 35%, and boosted team productivity by 20%.↗ Stakeholder Alignment: Delivered compelling proposals and progress reports, leading to a 40% increase in project understanding and support from leadership.↗ Decision-Making: Implemented a real-time PMO dashboard with Power BI, boosting stakeholder confidence by 50%.↗ Empowered Teams: Created and delivered training programs to equip project managers with essential skills.↗ Lean & Profitable: Spearheaded lean processes, saving $10k daily, while increasing efficiency and profitability.↗ Tech-Enabled Collaboration: Led the adoption of project management software, reducing manual work by 50% and errors by 25%.

Championed Growth at APC Automotive TechnologiesPlaying a pivotal role in accelerating growth at APC Automotive Technologies, our team built the GTO (Growth Transformation Office) to drive transformative initiatives. Here's a glimpse of my impact:➵ Growth Strategy Execution: Translated CEO's vision into actionable plans and facilitated management alignment.➵ Process Optimization: Implemented project management practices, tools, and software, boosting efficiency by 30% and reducing errors by 25%.➵ Leadership Development: Upskilled junior leaders, leading to a 50% increase in their project management skills and a 20% reduction in project timelines.➵ Streamlined Execution: Orchestrated weekly GTO meetings with leadership, ensuring progress tracking, problem-solving, and project success.➵ Data-Driven Decisions: Introduced KPIs and tracking tools, leading to a 20% increase in team efficiency and optimal resource allocation.

Directing and piloting high-performing project teams, our leadership drove significant business growth at North Highland Consulting. We established an Agile PMO framework and leveraged diverse methodologies like PMBOK®, Agile, ITIL, and Change Management to assess PMO performance and recommend improvements. Here's how I made a difference: ↗ Agile Transformation: Pioneered Agile PMO by integrating agility with predictability to maximize B2B client success.↗ Team Leadership: Led 40+ project managers and business analysts, delivering impactful projects.↗ Efficiency Champion: Improved project efficiency by 30% through SOP implementation and streamlined planning.↗ Revenue Growth: Drove a 35% increase in client acquisition and $1 million in revenue through strategic proposal writing.↗ Knowledge Sharing: Orchestrated Project Manager Community of Practice, boosting project delivery efficiency by 25%.↗ Process Optimization: Reduced rework by 20% by mapping and optimizing processes using SIPOC methodology.

Steering successful project delivery and driving enterprise-wide transformations at ABB Inc., our leadership played a pivotal role in achieving organizational goals. Here are some key highlights of my contributions:➩ Project Excellence: Managed multi-million-dollar projects within budget and on schedule, exceeding client expectations.➩ Global Alignment: Championed a comprehensive Master Data Program across 42 countries, reducing data errors by 60% and enabling data-driven decision-making.➩ Team Leadership: Led teams across diverse locations, fostering knowledge sharing and resolving conflicts.➩ ERP Implementation Expert: Delivered successful ERP projects (HR, Finance, Cloud), resulting in a 25% average improvement in operational efficiency.➩ Strategic Partnership: Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs, propose solutions, and mitigate risks, building long-term client relationships

Standardized & Streamlined NAM IS PMOWe transformed the North American Information Systems PMO at ABB Inc., driving efficiency and best practices. Here's how we made a difference:➔ PMO Champion: Enforced a standardized project management methodology and software used across North America (US, Canada, Mexico).➔ Efficiency Expert: Elevated project efficiency by 30% and reduced errors by 25% through a new PM tool (Planview).Collaboration Catalyst: Fostered collaboration among project stakeholders, leading to smoother project execution.➔ Knowledge Hub: Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to project managers and key stakeholders, sharing project management best practices.➔ Financial Transparency: Supported NAM Controllers and Demand Managers with Planview's financial reporting and budget management features.

In this role, successful SAP implementations were delivered at Accenture, ensuring client satisfaction and on-time project delivery. Here's a glimpse of my impact:↗ Project Leadership: Managed project teams, facilitated knowledge sharing, and resolved issues to ensure smooth project execution.↗ Client Focus: Collaborated with clients to define release scope and work packages, exceeding their expectations.↗ Functional Expertise: Established and maintained comprehensive design documents, analyzing client concerns and proposing solutions.↗ Delivery Excellence: Instituted best practices that led to on-time and on-budget project delivery.↗ Risk Management: Monitored project risks, documented issues, and implemented contingency plans to minimize impact.↗ Testing & Communication: Defined test scope, coordinated test processes, and communicated effectively with stakeholders to achieve successful implementations.

In the role of Senior Accountant at Rand McNally, analytical skills were honed through tasks such as reconciling general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies, and overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring prompt payments and collections. Additionally, comprehensive monthly financial reports were prepared for United States and Canadian operations. Contributions to month-end closing procedures, risk management initiatives, and treasury functions further enhanced experience. Accuracy was maintained through the management of royalty income and the company-wide fixed asset system. Adaptability was demonstrated through the completion of special projects and support for core business activities.

At BearingPoint Consulting, my career journey commenced as a Management Analyst within the Healthcare & Higher Education Group. During this tenure, I garnered valuable experience supporting clients within these sectors, likely engaging in intricate projects aimed at optimizing their operations.

During my tenure at Hill Taylor Ltd. as an External Staff Auditor, experience was gained in external auditing, involving contributions to the evaluation of client financial statements to ensure accuracy.