For client TwinStar Credit Union: Leading a security tools program as part of a merger between TwinStar and another credit union. Program involves 16 individual projects, some independent and others dependent on each other to cover 6 info security areas.

Managed the initiation of nine new strategic initiatives, developed processes for future initiation work, and built and launched an R&D communications portal for customer use to provide state information regarding strategic initiatives.

Manage project to implement new functionality in a payment integrity tool for clientLead project team of approximately 15 peopleEnable the project team to work collaboratively with key vendor of the payment integrity tool

Adjunct Professor of Project Management, School of Business, 2014 – 2018

Adjunct Professor of Continuous Quality Improvement, School of Public Health, 2016 – PresentAdjunct Professor of Project Management, School of Public Health, 2014 – 2017Adjunct Professor of Project Management, College of Science & Engineering, 2003 – 2011Adjunct Professor of Project Management, College of Continuing Education, 2004 – 2009

Lead agile transformation efforts to develop a flexible set of project and product development approaches tailored to Wings' needs. Lead a team of project professionals to successful, ongoing delivery of value to Wings' members.

Joined HealthPartners as the Senior Manager of Care Delivery Project Portfolio and Project Management to support the Director of Business Alignment. Provided strategic direction and leadership to a high performing team of 15 project managers. Managed a project portfolio of 150 active projects per annum. Monitored and managed a $1.3 M budget per annum. Spearheaded business-value-based approach to project portfolio governance and organized complete project portfolio. Instituted a flexibly rigorous, hybridized project and program management approach.• Drove cost avoidance savings of $1.5M over expected on implementation of Pyxis prescription dispensing system.• Simplified operations and reduced cost by successfully merging two Epic platform solutions.• Provided better executive decision-making by increasing transparency and predictability of Project Management. • Drove implementation of significant improvements in personnel capacity management for projects in the portfolio.• Improved project delivery throughput and efficiency by utilizing “release train” cadence-based project delivery.

Community/Adjunct Faculty of Project Management, School of Business, 2017 – Present

Joined XRS Corporation as leader of the Project Management Office and was quickly promoted to the role of Beta Test & Market Launch Manager to support the Vice President of Marketing. Managed a broad range of program managers to effectively lead the execution of Beta programs involving software, hardware, and marketing initiatives. Worked across all functions to ensure alignment and support of the process used to Beta test new products and features.• Launched a completely new, extremely well-received, product platform (XRS) for the organization.• Devised, Introduced, and implemented new approach and process for product beta testing.

Joined RBA Consulting as a Project, Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the Practice Leader of Project Management and Business Analysis. Provided consultative services for a portfolio of clients, including capacity management, resource management, project intake, and project portfolio management. Identified client objectives and ensured optimal utilization of engagement services as well as matching new capabilities and services to meet these objectives.• Project Management Consultant for Ameriprise during conversion from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Suite platform.• Performed Business Analysis and Project Management for client during implementation of new lab management tools.• Significantly reduced impediments to project delivery by effectively and efficiently managing available resources.

Joined as a Senior Consultant of Project, Program & Portfolio Management and promoted to Lead Consultant to support the Practice Leader. Provided consultative services for a portfolio of clients, including capacity management, resource management, project intake, and project portfolio management. Identified client objectives and ensured optimal utilization of engagement services as well as matching new capabilities and services to meet these objectives.• Portfolio Mgmt. Consultant for the Mayo Clinic on project governance and The Lacek Group on resource management.• Project Mgmt. and Agile Consultant for Express Scripts, Landacorp, Digital Marketing Inc., and Creative Memories.• Served as thought partner for client project teams to drive performance improvement and change management initiatives.

Joined GMAC Residential Capital as Manager of PMO and was quickly promoted to the role of Program Manager to support the Director of IT Engineering. Managed all aspects of the Agile transformation program to ensure the overall program was closely aligned to and directly supported the achievement of the company's strategic objectives in a professional and successful way. Ensured program goals were met and budgets were in accordance with financial goals.• Led a cross-functional team to successfully complete an Agile-based transformation of a new business engine platform.• Developed and defined a structure and operating model for the Agile transformation and change management program.• Dramatically improved project process (i.e., estimation, scope, capacity, budget, tracking, reporting, risk management).• Analyzed current state processes, identified opportunity areas, and designed future state processes.