Key Contributor & Effective Leader supporting large-scale projects in fast-paced and high-stress environments within a variety of industries. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, monitoring project workflow/timelines, implementing strategies, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Equipped with a keen ability to leverage skills in project management to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements.

Complex Business Analysis Project Management Resource Planning Performance Management

Staff Management/Development Risk Management Vendor Management Contract Negotiation

Streamlining Operations Software Quality Assurance Strategy Development Training/Coaching

Change Management Software Development Lifecycle Process Development/Deployment

  Direct day to day project management functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Supervise cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, implement productivity metrics, and monitor project milestones for timeliness and budget compliance

  Design and implement innovative processes utilizing Agile methodologies, develop detailed product roadmaps, coordinate project plans, and monitor workflow

  Instrumental in the creation of authorized data store (ADS) used to store party reference data from various input sources

  Coordinated project logistics within the organization which included supervising project teams and overseeing build of relational database management systems

  Played a lead role in completing projects ahead of schedule and under budget by up to $1 million due to exceptional time management abilities

  Completed a migration project which utilized ETL tools data stage and Pentaho, coached team members on Agile methodologies, and maintained positive rapport with clients

  Facilitated various operational processes which included leading a large-scale migration project from SAS to Teradata and managing scrum team logistics

  Consistently monitored project metrics, created comprehensive project reports, generated bi-weekly performance reviews, and implemented appropriate process improvement strategies

  Managed various project functions which included designing and implementing project plans based on specific client requirements

  Identified, analyzed, and resolved complex project team issues, diffused escalated client issues, and completed comprehensive project reviews/audits

  Consistently monitored project data and analytics with a goal of identifying areas of improvement and developing strategies aimed at improving efficiency

  Directed project management functions which included monitoring the current status of several projects and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction

  Acted as a liaison between internal and external teams, approved the integration of project deliverables based on client needs, tested systems, and oversaw project launches

  Completed detailed software quality assurance activities, maintained project resource plans, identified potential resource gaps, and ensured detailed project documentation was kept

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Project Leader/Data Warehouse Architect, Freddie Mac (2006-2007) and Project Leader/Data Warehouse Architect, Morgan Stanley