Trista L. P. Colbert, Pmp® Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Colbert Edge LLC, a dynamic small business focused on delivering smart, ​innovative, high-impact technology and operations consulting services. Whether ​your business challenges involve adoption of new technologies (e.g. AI, hybrid ​cloud computing), acceleration of digital transformation, resolution of troubled or ​inefficient tech operations, or complex program delivery, Colbert Edge LLC delivers ​immediate impact to help you get the most out of your tech and talent ​investments. We are bilingual: fluent in business and tech, specializing in bridging ​the gap between cutting-edge technology and efficient business operations.Our services include Technology Advisory, Delivery, and Operations Leadership, ​Complex Program & Portfolio Management, and Fractional Executive Leadership. ​Our aim is to drive transformational, sustainable change and business growth.The company’s industry focus areas are Healthcare, Tech, and Public sectors.Colbert Edge LLC is a female, minority-owned small business based in the District of Columbia.

New York, Ny, Us

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Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

IBM Consulting - FederalHybrid Cloud Management Leader - Federal Market and Diversity & Inclusion Leader - Federal.Executive leader of Hybrid Cloud Services Federal market strategy, product management, delivery, & operations for U.S. government clients looking to accelerate their digital transformation & cloud journey. - Responsible for Federal cloud products & services portfolio that enables our clients to modernize, migrate, & manage core infrastructure and mission critical applications. - Driving innovation and co-created client solutions, leveraging IBM's hybrid, multicloud platform using Red Hat® Technology. - With a focus on compliance and security, guiding clients to do more, efficiently, through automation and AI at scale.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

IBM Consulting - FederalHybrid Cloud Management Leader - Federal Market and Diversity & Inclusion Leader - FederalExecutive leader of Hybrid cloud services Federal market strategy, product management, delivery, & operations for U.S. government clients looking to accelerate their digital transformation & cloud journey. - Responsible for Federal cloud products & services portfolio that enables our clients to modernize, migrate, & manage core infrastructure and mission critical applications. - Driving innovation and co-created client solutions, leveraging IBM's hybrid, multicloud platform using Red Hat® Technology. - With a focus on compliance and security, guiding clients to do more, efficiently, through automation and AI at scale.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

IBM Consulting - FederalHybrid Cloud Growth Leader & Program Executive [Federal Healthcare: VA/Defense Health] Diversity & Inclusion Leader - Federal.Technology Consultant responsible for hybrid cloud business development, go-to-market strategy, & complex program delivery for Federal government clients. Delivery team comprised of PM professionals, Federal cloud architects & engineers, managed infrastructure services experts, managed security services experts. Guided clients through all stages of their digital transformation journey via cloud advisory, build, migration, managed infrastructure & security services.

Independent Consultant: Program management & technology consulting services for civic organizations. Services:* Project/program strategy and execution.* C-suite/stakeholder partnering; client relationship management* Technology assessments.* Identify and prioritize investment opportunities.* Business case development. * Program/portfolio health reviews.* IT vendor contracting & vendor management.* Talent coaching, mentoring & leadership development.**Client Success Story**- Partnered with a local poverty-focused nonprofit organization to revamp operating model, workforce development program, and other client services. New, transformative wraparound initiative to benefit individuals seeking economic independence.- Drove program planning, scheduling, resource/capacity planning to support aggressive launch timing. - Developed & implemented tools to consolidate key stakeholder reports and track schedule progress.- Implemented program dashboard to drive executive stakeholder reviews.- Devised project management staffing strategy to address competency gaps. Provided 1:1 training & coaching to new PM staff. #innovationforpublicgood #techforpublicgood

Washington, Dc, Us

Graduate student/researcher in Executive Master in Policy Leadership program.Public Policy Research Focus: - Workforce Policy Innovation Opportunity: Enhancing the Job Search Process for DMV Job Seekers (Capstone) *Collaborated with Department of Labor on WIOA policy research - U.S. Poverty Program Evaluation, Medicaid Program Economics, Federal Higher Education Policy -- Enhancing Adult Educational Opportunities

Newark, Nj, Us

Executive responsible for planning and execution of complex portfolio of business & technology projects/ programs to support key enterprise strategies. Partnered with C-suite leaders and divisional stakeholders to identify and prioritize project opportunities for Customer Service, Marketing/Sales/Product Development, IT, Information & Cyber Security, HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Process Improvement teams. Defined project management best practices and policies, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery. Developed and led team of project management professionals, ensuring project and program delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Used traditional waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies. Drove consensus among cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues and direct risk mitigation efforts. Led portfolio health reviews with senior executive stakeholders. Significant focus on federal & state policy implementation. Horizon BCBS NJ is a not-for-profit corporation and federal contractor.

Newark, Nj, Us

Executive responsible for application development, roadmap planning, and large program execution for IT portfolio including Healthcare enrollment & billing systems (legacy mainframe, NASCO BlueBase & MembersEdge, IKA Medicare/CMS integration), PeopleSoft HR, Payroll, & Financials suite, Microsoft & Lotus Notes applications. IT owner of multi-year program to re-platform membership & billing systems. Mobilized team, completed due diligence, and delivered phase I of system migration. Led team to complete Affordable Care Act policy impact analysis. Guided PeopleSoft & tactical systems outsourcing into steady state. Improved SLA performance, reporting, & vendor oversight.Extensive experience delivering IT solutions in highly regulated environment. Significant focus on federal & state policy implementation. Horizon BCBS NJ is a not-for-profit corporation and federal contractor.

Newark, Nj, Us

Operations leader for HR Shared Services Center. Duties included managing confidential employee records, providing HR transactional support, and delivering outstanding customer service to employees with HR policy, benefits, and compensation inquiries. Partnered with external consultants to implement significant operational & reporting process improvements. Liaison between HR & IT departments. Led HRIS department in numerous project implementations involving PeopleSoft HRMS v8.9 Workforce Administration, Employee & Manager Self-Service, Performance Management, Benefit Administration, Recruiting, Enterprise Learning Management, Talent Management & Succession Planning, and Employee Portal strategy and operations. Defined and executed HR systems strategy and cycle plan, established new leadership review process, and implemented IT budget controls.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Senior Portfolio Manager responsible for Business Client Relationship Management, Application Portfolio Management, Strategic IT Consulting, Business Process Analysis & Re-engineering, Budgeting, Cycle Planning, Audit & Regulatory Compliance. Led team of internal IT consultants responsible for client relationship management, business case development, IT portfolio management, vendor management, capital/expense budgeting. Accountable for 100+ development and production support personnel, including offshore. Directed large project portfolio: HR, Benefits, Healthcare, Payroll, and Learning Management Systems. Business applications included: Global PeopleSoft HRMS, HR online portal, HR call center systems, employee benefits & healthcare systems, US Payroll, direct and incentive compensation programs, and Ford pension and savings plans. Delivered critical business projects: PeopleSoft Benefits Renewal Program (multi-year system re-engineering), Retiree Health Contributions (cost savings), HR Portal Migration Program, Medicare Part D Federal Subsidy Program (cost savings), and PeopleSoft HRMS - Venezuela implementation. Led data privacy & security initiatives; federal policy mandates. Maintained audit compliance for internal/external vendors.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

International Service Assignment (England): - Managed Peoplesoft HRMS - UK Implementation- Led Agile team to re-write Ford UK Privilege (PIN generation) system. Led technical design & deployment activities including real-time integration with Ford UK customer database and dealer system.- Managed asset renewal program across 119 Ford sites & 20 European countries. Deployed $70M PC & server lease program. - Led Microsoft Exchange rollout for Volvo Cars M&A integration into Ford IT infrastructure. Led US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific migrations.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Senior BusinessAnalyst and Lead Developer, Peoplesoft HRMS

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Business Analyst/Developer, Finance & Staff Systems

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Analyst in Prize Validation Center

Washington, Dc, Us

Research Intern, Computer programmer. U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC

Washington, Dc, Us

Data analysis & data entry intern at Forest Fire & Meteorology Research Laboratory.

Executive Master In Policy Leadership, Public Policy

Bs/Ms, Computer Science

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