Amanda Powers, PMP
Senior Consultant Project Lead at The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Change Management Specialist
Management and Strategy InstituteFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Six Sigma Global InstituteSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant Project Lead
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Trilogy Federal
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Consultant/Project Manager
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
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Consultant
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May 2019 - Jul 2020
• Utilizing workload assessment and interviews with key stakeholders delivered process improvement across multiple divisions within the Veterans Benefits Administration.• As Project Lead, developed and designed a strategic roadmap for FY 2021 – 2025 by utilizing and creating Project Management artifacts and facilitating focus groups with key stakeholders. • Lead project teams, establish/maintain project timelines and responsible for the completion of deliverables and prioritizing actions
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Analyst - Quality Specialist
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Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
• Managed the collection and analysis of performance management, project management, and other business office functions.• Designed a comprehensive roadmap leading to a successful organizational realignment by evaluating organizational structures and personnel roles responsibilities.• Created, managed, and distributed weekly project reports for 20 – 30 IT and cybersecurity projects.• Sourced resumes from USAJobs to initiate and coordinate job interviews.• Provided executive-level administration support to the Chief Product Officer of Health & Human Services. Managed the calendar, scheduled meetings, coordinated travel arrangements, and processed expenses and reimbursements.
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Project Support Analyst
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Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
• Ensured successful implementation of projects by facilitating monthly and bi-weekly Project Management Accountability System (PMAS), Project Management Reviews (PMR), and All Hands Meetings.• Developed and managed weekly internal newsletters and planning events to support culture building and internal community involvement.• Supported the recruitment and on-boarding process of new employees.
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Davis Ad Agency
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Coordinator
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Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
• Supported maintaining nine key accounts in technology, hospitality, political, and professional services categories. Conducted research and prepared presentations for current and prospective accounts.• Coordinated communication between TV stations and vendors to ensure ad information and files were received in a timely and accurate manner. • Supported maintaining nine key accounts in technology, hospitality, political, and professional services categories. Conducted research and prepared presentations for current and prospective accounts.• Coordinated communication between TV stations and vendors to ensure ad information and files were received in a timely and accurate manner.
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Philadelphia Gas Works
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing & Corporate Communications Intern
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Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
• Provide support on all day-to-day public relations activities • Update social media; write blog entries and post on organization’s Twitter and Facebook. • Compile press lists and clip reports for distribution• Assist with special events for external and internal audiences• Draft press materials and conduct media follow-up calls, write content for external and internal audiences • Provide support on all day-to-day public relations activities • Update social media; write blog entries and post on organization’s Twitter and Facebook. • Compile press lists and clip reports for distribution• Assist with special events for external and internal audiences• Draft press materials and conduct media follow-up calls, write content for external and internal audiences
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Talent Intern
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, and hiring high-quality educators and interns• Transfer data from one database to another, assist with entering data and data clean up• Maintain job postings, assist with event planning and coordination, collect and analyze hiring trends • Assist with recruiting, selecting, and hiring high-quality educators and interns• Transfer data from one database to another, assist with entering data and data clean up• Maintain job postings, assist with event planning and coordination, collect and analyze hiring trends
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Education
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Temple University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Strategic Communications - Business Administration