Rachel Wells Email & Phone Number

Morrisville, Nc, Us

- Successfully founded and launched the Project Management Community, a strategic initiative aimed at cultivating a network of project management expertise within CloudBees.- Foster positive and productive working relationships with diverse internal groups, cultivating an atmosphere of cooperation and synergy among staff with varying technical and business backgrounds.- Coordinate and lead dynamic meetings involving high-energy participants, directing discussions towards productive outcomes and fostering positive working relationships at all levels of management.- Leverage data and analytics to inform project decisions, enabling data-driven insights to guide project scope, resource allocation, and continuous improvement efforts.- Develop and execute communication and change management plans to ensure alignment on key priorities, create and distribute relevant content to support communication goals, and facilitate successful cross-functional collaboration.

- Spearheaded the establishment and management of the PMO, aligning project portfolios with the organization's strategic objectives. Pioneered a framework for project initiation, planning, execution, tracking, monitoring, and closing.- Played a key role in executing strategic initiatives aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to the company's success and growth.- Streamlined project management processes and introduced standardized templates, tools, and reporting mechanisms to enhance visibility and transparency.- Led a cross-functional team of project managers, providing coaching and mentoring to elevate their capabilities. Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced project management proficiency across the organization.- Proactively identified and resolved potential project issues, minimizing roadblocks and ensuring the seamless execution of critical initiatives.

- Directed project initiatives from conceptualization through development, implementation, and commercialization- Partnered with high-profile clients (e.g., Boys and Girls Clubs of America, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Georgetown University) to identify needs and objectives, develop project scopes and timelines, and mitigate risks- Prepared change request contracts and budget estimates for requests beyond project scope- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills- Monitored day-to-day operational aspects of projects to ensure projects stay within scope and on schedule (i.e., leading meetings, distributing notes, communicating action items and deadlines, updating status tracking documents)

Durham, Nc

- Collaborated with research, development, and art teams to identify key features for a report building GUI, streamlining data reporting across all 3C platforms- Problem-solved and negotiated cost-effective solutions with interdisciplinary project teams to improve end-user experience- Produced product evaluation surveys, mockups, and resources to be used in research studies- Designed and facilitated professional development training on application use and implementation- Facilitated focus groups with stakeholders to gain insight on end-user experience

Undergraduate RA in the Biobehavioral Research on Addiction and Emotion (BRANE) LabResearch Assistant/Co-Lead - tACSCo-lead of a study testing the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on distress tolerance in substance usersDuties: - Managed and trained a team of undergraduate research assistants in data collection and data entry- Collected study data via psychological assessment screens, paper measures, and brain stimulation procedures- Created, organized, and managed study databases for data collection and analysis- Recruited, scheduled, and interviewed clients in person and over the phone for study participationResearch Assistant - ACTSMARTAssist in a study looking at the success of a smartphone-enhanced behavioral-activation based therapy for Substance Use DisorderDuties: - Contacted participants over the phone to schedule appointments, review contact information, and maintain rapport- Utilized SPSS, Excel, Qualtrics, and MATLab to enter data and check for discrepancies to ready data for analysis - Collected study data via paper measures, biological measures, and computer tasks- Used investigative techniques to track, locate, and contact participants to collect missing data

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, Sophomore Year Navigating Carolina Living and Learning Community.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology