Stephanie Herring (Schwartz) Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for creation of and operationalizing best practice business process and systems throughout 5 countriesPlan and execute the globalization effort for our core vehicle protection businessCreate tactical plans for $32M system and business process consolidation/modernization effort from determining scope through monitoring production roll-outResearch marketplace value proposition and strategically evolve products, programs, and functionality Maintain vision of globalization and obtain/maintain buy-in for strategic purpose and targeted growth, financial, and cost savings benefitsMonitor and revise plans based on industry changes, regulatory changes, technology changes, and/or strategic corporate changes (i.e., M&A)Lead Production Support, QA, BA, Production Configuration and Technical Writing, Data Quality, and Program/Portfolio Management teams (remote, on shore, off shore, and local on site)Lead in-Country support teams for each of the aforementioned functional areas Define and implement Globalization strategy to pave the way for future business lines to replicate the processManage adoption of new process and systems implementationsManage IT vendor relationships Serve as client CRM contact for business process and systemsForecast and manage project and IT related expenses Requested participant in company's innovation council, Project Cool (an effort to inspire a corporate culture shift), and consumer and digital advisory boardLead teams with technical expertise in the following areas: XML, CSS, SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Web Services, SOAP UI/WCF, UC4, Scripting (JavaScript, limited C#) Sharepoint, Microsoft CRM, Business Rules Management Systems, Xpression, and Sitecore

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Reduced channel specific implementation process from 1 year+ to 90 daysStructured UAT and regression testing, reducing production rework by 17% and UAT timelines from 6 weeks to 3 weeksLed team awarded for a Stevie Award for Business Intelligence Solution and nominated for a Novarica High Impact Award for implementation of an industry changing and pioneering technologyDefined project roles and responsibilities for team members within the software development lifecycleServed as consultant and key contributor to organizational modernization efforts to consolidate dozens of legacy systems into 1 enterprisewide solutionOrchestrated execution of 100+ projects simultaneously during bi-monthly release periodsCreated BA Bootcamp training course content and structure in coordination with 3 BA ManagersReviewed existing scope and requirements elicitation and documentation process and revamped to bridge identified gapsCreated team capacity plan to aide in effective project work distributionImplemented a project prioritization process to effectively utilize shared resources throughout the various stages within the software development lifecycle to ensure business needs work exceededConducted several interviews to staff the BA team with the best suited personnel for the team dynamic, role, and company; created on boarding plans; worked very closely with the new team members to enable them to effectively produce quality solutions within their rolesCollaborated with team members to create individual development plans targeted for personal growthWorked intimately with the team members on their project deliverables to further their understanding of the business and ensure their successConsulted with the business to ensure focused, aligned and strategic systematic solutions were pursuedCollaborated with each business department and external clients/vendors to increase efficiency and reduce redundancy in operations departments

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

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