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Marion, IA, US

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

- SaaS upgrades- Server migrations

• Created and managed product roadmaps, user stories, backlogs, and releases for two proprietary systems to deliver high-impact enhancements which facilitated process efficiencies and brought important features to.
• Demonstrated exceptional cross-functional leadership and communication skills by fostering collaboration across diverse teams, including development, program management, marketing, and executives.
• Successfully introduced Agile and Scrum methodologies and iterative development cycles, which decreased design-in-progress inventory by 75% and cycle time by 25%.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

• Lead end-to-end project manager for three programs with annual revenue of $15M plus, including management of business and I.T. components.
• Led innovative assessment from startup into maturity, including Agile management for application development which resulted in a high-quality assessment despite compressed timelines.
• Mentored project manager and project coordinator staff on waterfall project management and topics related to company processes and tools to enhance the quality and efficiency on other projects.
• Assisted with SaaS and web-based educational testing product development with a keen understanding of end-user needs and strategic business goals.
• Led team to adapt to changing technologies and made sound strategic decisions using incomplete information.
• Drive change within the project to improve quality and reduce time and cost by analyzing legacy processes against current technologies, negotiate change with management and project team, and provide training for the.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

• Drive change management process without having direct influence over employees who will be impacted.
• Analyze financial data to make recommendations for pricing and expense reductions.
• Utilize lean process methodologies to restructure work flows in array of business units in the State Hygienic Laboratory.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to support efforts which totaled more than $12M in cost avoidance and operational excellence savings during 2011-2012.
• Led independent research efforts to discover the impact a vertical integration will have on a major production process.
• Consulted with internal teams to improve communications and to discover additional opportunities for operational excellence improvements.

• Promoted to senior level in 9 months; fastest promotion of its kind in department’s history.
• Prepared group insurance policies by analyzing complex and detailed information that resulted in over $4M in new base annual premium and exceeded YTD closing ratios and premium goals.
• Consistently maintained quality and production levels within the top 10% of department by adhering to best practice processes and utilizing a keen attention to detail.

• Developed and implemented diverse business processes to achieve high level of customer satisfaction.
• Provided full-cycle, in-depth customer service to differentiate myself from competition by actively listening and responding to each client’s needs.
• Quickly learned many aspects of insurance and investment products: how to market and sell to diverse customer base and how to work with internal contacts to grow revenue base.

• Organized, directed, and photographed youth athletes in fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Trained and supervised photographers and photographer assistants, enabling company to serve more clients at more locations with better service.
• Managed office duties to support sales growth and implementation of improved support activities practices.

Master Of Business Administration, Corporate Finance, 3.49

Activities and Societies: • Treasurer of Graduate Financial Management Association • MBAA representative on Graduate and Professional.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: • National Society of Collegiate Scholars • Member of Dean's List (3 times) • Member of Iowa State Singers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General