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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Lead PMO Strategy and Governance: Developed governance structures to align with organizational goals, ensuring strategic alignment and excellence. Collaborated closely with C-suite executives to integrate project strategies with business objectives, acting as the main escalation point for challenges.• Drive Project Delivery and Improvement: Created and approved governance documentation with cross-functional input. Enhanced delivery through change management and continuous improvement, ensuring efficient execution and stakeholder alignment.• Optimize Tools and Processes: Implemented project management tools across business units, improving accuracy, visibility, and reporting. Applied design thinking to optimize processes and align user needs with strategic goals.• Foster Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth project transitions. Developed communication plans to maintain engagement and transparency, fostering a collaborative culture.• Lead Team Development: Supported project managers through regular meetings and managed performance reviews. Promoted a culture of ownership and high performance with continuous feedback and development.• Oversee Project Portfolio and Quality Assurance: Managed the project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives and resources effectively. Conducted quality audits and refined templates to ensure readiness and compliance.• Enhance Processes and Efficiency: Led process improvements by optimizing business processes and implementing technology solutions. Documented best practices to drive consistency and continuous improvement. Demonstrated flexibility by adapting and driving continuous improvement and innovation.• Monitor Performance: Tracked KPIs to evaluate PMO success and provided leadership with updates. Analyzed trends to improve engagement and outcomes.• Manage Special Projects: Led complex projects, managing scope, timelines, and budgets while mitigating risks.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

• Managed Diverse Project Portfolio: Oversaw 200+ projects across various domains, including Microsoft Azure, SharePoint, SQL, and Citrix, ensuring effective scope management, exceeding customer expectations, and boosting profitability.• Established Customer Relationships: Achieved a 99th percentile rating for project delivery based on direct customer feedback, fostering strong, lasting relationships and enhancing client satisfaction.• Implemented Pre-Project Checklist: Developed and introduced a comprehensive Pre-Project Checklist to capture crucial data from the sales cycle inception to the receipt of the Statement of Work (SOW), improving project preparedness and alignment.• Orchestrated PMO SOP Creation: Led the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the PMO, facilitating seamless collaboration and integration between eGroup business units.• Accelerated Social Media Engagement: Enhanced PMO visibility and engagement by driving a culture of social media participation on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, significantly increasing team and audience interaction.• Mentored Emerging Talent: Provided full-time mentorship to a PM's, resulting in a successful transition to a position of increased responsibilities and ongoing professional development.• Authored Project Management Tools: Created effective Project Trackers adopted by multiple managers and participated in beta testing a new project management tool to increase efficiency and team engagement.• Planned Lessons Learned Capture: Designed a systematic approach for capturing lessons learned, implementing rolling changes, and automating processes to stabilize variability during onboarding and reduce turnover.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Championed Cross-Functional Communication: Leveraged SAFe methodology to proactively manage tasks and foster collaboration across teams, driving exceptional project outcomes.• Led Security Engineering and IT Auditing: Provided strong leadership in delivering security engineering and IT auditing services, ensuring alignment with Federal and DoD standards and enhancing organizational security posture.• Executed Security Control Reviews: Conducted thorough security control reviews, performed Nessus scans, and managed findings through the POA&M process, demonstrating precision and thoroughness in project execution.• Facilitated Customer and Program Management Interface: Established effective communication channels with customers and Program Management officials, ensuring seamless eMASS submissions and collaborative ATO approvals.• Conducted FISMA Reviews: Led and completed impactful FISMA Reviews for multiple systems, securing DITPR-DON IDs and fostering long-term relationships throughout the A&A lifecycle.• Developed Comprehensive Guides and SOPs: Pioneered the creation of detailed guides and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), demonstrating leadership in knowledge management and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Communicated with Customers and Program Management: Effectively engaged with customers and Program Management officials to ensure the timely delivery of critical information aligned with organizational missions and objectives.• Guided Documentation Alignment: Contributed expertise during weekly meetings to guide the alignment of documentation with NIST 800-53 security controls, ensuring compliance and enhancing security measures.• Conducted Nationwide Cybersecurity Analysis: Performed comprehensive cybersecurity analysis, vulnerability remediation, and accreditation mitigation efforts across the nation, improving overall security posture.• Delivered High-Quality Reports and Responses: Maintained high standards for monthly deliverables, providing expert reports and timely responses to ad-hoc queries on system security posture, engaging with government clients, IAM, and the IPT Lead.

Charleston, Sc

United States

Bachelor'S Degree In Business Administration, Minor In Management Information Systems And A Focus In Professional Selling In The Honors Program, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, NROTC, Leadership Team, Dean's List, Student Port Club, Mentorship Program, Toastmasters..

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Activities and Societies: Top 5% Graduate - Leadership Award