Sara Garrido, M.S. Email and Phone Number

Led the PMO in standardizing PM methodologies and tools, estimating and scoping new projects, defining schedules,and managing resource allocation. Oversaw a portfolio of projects led by junior project managers to ensure proper planning, execution,monitoring and controlling, and appropriate communication with stakeholders. Analyzed KPIs and lessons learned to identify areas of improvement in organizational processessuch as client engagement, user experience design, and technical… Show more Led the PMO in standardizing PM methodologies and tools, estimating and scoping new projects, defining schedules,and managing resource allocation. Oversaw a portfolio of projects led by junior project managers to ensure proper planning, execution,monitoring and controlling, and appropriate communication with stakeholders. Analyzed KPIs and lessons learned to identify areas of improvement in organizational processessuch as client engagement, user experience design, and technical design/development. Mentored business analysts and project managers to help drive their success and growth. Show less

Managed the delivery of Microsoft-based digital solutions within HR and Learning Development business units. Coordinated with cross-functional team members and stakeholders in different time zones. Managed and collaborated with the UX design and technical teams on a multi-year projects related to building new applications and migrating existing applications to cloud environments. Acted as scrum master and agile coach on an enterprise-wide initiative to implement a quality learning development… Show more Managed the delivery of Microsoft-based digital solutions within HR and Learning Development business units. Coordinated with cross-functional team members and stakeholders in different time zones. Managed and collaborated with the UX design and technical teams on a multi-year projects related to building new applications and migrating existing applications to cloud environments. Acted as scrum master and agile coach on an enterprise-wide initiative to implement a quality learning development experience. Show less

Directed small enhancement projects by analyzing current services and proposing continuous improvements to existing HR applications and seeing the projects through initiation to lessons learned. Managed business-as-usual HR application support contracts by triaging reported technical issues and liaising between technical SMEs and sponsors..

Helped facilitate requirement gathering meetings to fully understand the current processes' pain points/bottlenecks and offer guidance/suggestions toward an intuitive and efficient business process. Worked closely with clients throughout the SDLC by gathering user/functional requirements, documenting requirements and test cases, and guiding the clientele through user acceptance testing to guarantee their satisfaction. Collaborated with the development team to gain functional and technical… Show more Helped facilitate requirement gathering meetings to fully understand the current processes' pain points/bottlenecks and offer guidance/suggestions toward an intuitive and efficient business process. Worked closely with clients throughout the SDLC by gathering user/functional requirements, documenting requirements and test cases, and guiding the clientele through user acceptance testing to guarantee their satisfaction. Collaborated with the development team to gain functional and technical understanding and communicate back to the client in a way that is understandable to them. Show less

Worked with the project team on the expansion of a joint venture financial/economic website. Conducted market research to contribute to the development of a business plan. Maintained website daily by seeking out relevant news articles and posting content for subscribers.

Worked along side sales representatives and advisors to gain knowledge of industry and product offerings. Participated in weekly training seminars related to sales tactics and product benefits.

Prepared the Chapter budget for regular reviews and updates. Represented the Financial department’s interests at executive council meetings.

Managed daily operations and supervised three employees. Coordinated meetings with sellers to determine pricing/buying-procedures. Maintained accurate budgets and ensured sufficient capital.