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About Me

Experienced project manager with proven ability to manage multiple, high profile projects of varying sizes and types. Comfortable and thrive in environments where I am challenged and managing multiple projects. Excellent presentation, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Work History

• Vaco - assigned to ALSAC / St Jude
• Jr. Project Manager
• August 2009 to Present

• * Responsible for the coordination of all functions related to the preparation of numerous radiothon events held nationwide
  * Create and execute project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  * Manage project and scope.
  * Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  * Manage support functions of planning, tracking, reporting, and internal communication.
  * Ensure all forms of communication are kept up to date; weekly and monthly

• IBM (Contractor through various agencies)
• Project Coordinator/Administrator/Contracts Manager
• May 1999 to August 2009

• * Responsible for coordination of all administrative functions related to contract processing on a multi-million dollar partnership project that included the installation of a LAN/WAN Infrastructure, Voice Over ATM and district-wide PC Roll-out for 185 school locations.
  * Responsible for overall performance of projects by managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables
  * Manage support functions of planning, tracking, reporting, and internal communication.
  * Served as central point of contact for customer, subcontractors and project team.
  * Review project activities for compliance with procedures and standards.
  * Forecast Firm, Risk, and Stretch along with processing accruals and deferrals, monthly
  * Schedule, coordinate, and participate in weekly status meetings and distribute meeting minutes to all stakeholders.
  * Reconcile financials monthly
  * Mentor / train Project Administrators and new Contract Managers

Education

• Germantown High School
• Diploma, General Education
• - 1987