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Project Manager / Scrum Master / Scrum Product Owner / Sr. Business Analyst

SDLC Management ~ Project Management ~ Training ~ Strategic Planning

Team Development & Leadership ~ Risk Mitigation & Management ~ Solution Delivery

• Strong project management experience with the ability to identify requirements, create project plans and budgets, devise schedules, allocate resources, and facilitate delivery within timeline, scope, and budget parameters.
• Demonstrated strengths in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and leading technical teams throughout the complete software development life cycle for multimillion dollar solutions.
• Excel at interfacing with key stakeholders to control risks and propel forward-moving efforts.
• Extremely well-versed in change control, quality assurance, Agile, Iterative and Waterfall methodologies, status reporting, issue resolution, fit-gap analysis, process modeling, and C-level relations.
• Proven success in testing and deploying cutting-edge solutions which considerably enhance productivity, profitability, and competitive positioning for clients and employers.

         Able to align and mobilize cross-functional teams in meeting demanding deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environment.

• Excel at in-depth business analysis and translating needs into practical, robust, and end-to-end solutions.

         Adept at testing (unit, functional, usability, integration, acceptance, regression, and UAT) and technical writing.

Target, Brooklyn Park, MN, 2016

Product Owner & Interim Scrum Master & Trainer

         Spearheaded Access Review & Analytics and Reporting product development in support of regulatory requirements for identify and access management.

         Established Agile concepts and practices, introduced Scrum ceremonies, and tested compliance entitlement-to-entitlement for access review applications.

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, MN, 2015 2016

Scrum Master / Project Manager

         Steered multimillion dollar implementation of IBM s InfoSphere MDM Advanced Edition including integration of data from three source systems.

         Championed six-week SharePoint 2013 revalidation/re-start effort and structured contract negotiations for 19-month multi-phased implementation.

Multiband (acquired by Goodman Networks), Minnetonka, MN, 2013 2015

Program Manager / Scrum Master / Project Manager

         Promoted from initial role as project manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP implementation at Multiband, to program manager for both IT and non-IT endeavors.

         Instituted Agile Scrum/project management tools/techniques and cost-effectively maintained project budgets.

         Proficiently navigated multimillion dollar ERP project through numerous Agile-based implementations and two application upgrades (R2 and R3).

         Applied dynamic mentoring abilities to guide project coordinators, including one into project manager role.

Syngenta, Minnetonka, MN, 2013

Senior Business Analyst / Process Consultant

         Closely partnered with IT groups and various lines of business to formulate and implement solutions which improve crop production.

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Regis Corporation, Bloomington, MN, 2012

Senior Business Analyst / Process Consultant

         Led discovery meetings, wrote requirements documents, and devised process flows, test plans, test scenarios and requirement-to-test scenario traceability matrices to enhance Payroll and HR functions enterprise-wide.

McGladrey LLP, Bloomington, MN, 2012

Scrum Master / Project Manager / Business Analyst / Process Consultant / Trainer

         Instituted new enterprise-wide procurement system in less than eight weeks and oversaw post- go live activities.

Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, MN, 2011 2012

Scrum Master / Project Manager / Business Analyst / Process Consultant

         Prepared project charter, initial timeline, and deliverables matrix for project team and vendor to redesign client-facing financial statement.

         Enhanced forecasting accuracy, transparency, and control by creating individual and consolidated budgeting workbooks for a $4M+ site expansion and long-term growth project.

Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, CA, 2002 2011

Scrum Master / Project Manager / Business System Consultant

         Reporting to Chief Technology Officer, directed and coordinated projects within $26M profit & loss center.

         Supervised, mentored, and delegated tasks to eight project managers and associated teams in seamlessly integrating technologies between Wachovia and Wells Fargo following merger.

         Governed project management, systems analysis, and process modeling for proprietary CRM application.

         Defined process flows for Commercial Mortgage hubs and transitioned processes from U.S. to India.

         Project-managed vendor upgrades, application releases, and implementations for Enterprise Technology Operations Group s IT Service Management.

         Led comprehensive train-the-trainer sessions for customized BMC Remedy suite of applications.

Computer Sciences Corporation Consulting, Irvine, CA, 2000 2001

Senior Consultant / Program Manager / Project Manager

         Masterminded program, project, and process management for several internet start-up companies.

Oracle Corporation, Redwood City, CA, 1997 2000

Managing Principal Consultant

         Orchestrated all facets of three (international and domestic) implementations of Oracle Energy Downstream application.

Chevron Corporation, Concord, CA 1986 1997

Project Manager / Revenue Accounting-Transportation Manager /Systems Analyst

         Steadily advanced through a series of promotions based on proven performance in managing multiple projects, leading teams of up to 75 personnel, and consistently delivering projects within or ahead of schedule.

M.B.A., Finance & M.I.S., cum laude, Western Kentucky University

B.S., Biology, cum laude, Western Kentucky University,

Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance

PMP, Project Management Institute

ITIL Foundations Certified v2, ITSMF/OGC

MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project, Office 365, SharePoint, JIRA, Clarity, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 & R3, HP Quality Center/HP PPM, Concur, RUP, Data Flow (Graham, BlueWorks), Oracle Energy and ePro, Coupa Procurement, BMC Remedy ITSM, Athena-based proprietary CRM, ADP Vantage, eTime, InfoSphere, Informatica

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[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in IT project management and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to solid industry and academic credentials including a Master s degree, a PMP credential and a Scrum Master certification, I offer considerable expertise in project leadership, proficiency in Agile software development, and proven strengths in business analysis and resource management. My extensive experience across process modeling, strategic planning, and risk management capacities certainly indicates my versatility and ability to manage multimillion dollar software projects in any environment. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary analytical, technical writing, training, mentoring, and staff management skills which are vital as a project manager.

As an integral member of your leadership team, you will find that I am positioned to deliver immediate and long-term results, with an unwavering commitment to supporting you in not only attaining, but exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(INSERT DATE)

(INTERVIEWER S NAME)

(TITLE)

(COMPANY NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE)

Dear _______________________:

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) position currently available with (INSERT COMPANY NAME). Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me to be an integral participant in achieving your goals.

As discussed, I am highly accomplished professional eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your leadership team. I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the enlightening interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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