Experience

Data Concepts

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agile Delivery Strategist, Scaled Agile Executor

  • 2020 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia I’ve expanded my Agile Delivery Strategist role to include my specialty of scaling Agile - a title deemed “Scaled Agile Executor.” I’m not only setting Agile delivery strategy, but also upscaling Agile to fit larger organizations and initiatives. In this specialized function, I’m conceptualizing a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for organizations who need to run broad projects and departments with multiple Agile teams while maintaining a lean portfolio management system. Currently, I’m honored to… Show more I’ve expanded my Agile Delivery Strategist role to include my specialty of scaling Agile - a title deemed “Scaled Agile Executor.” I’m not only setting Agile delivery strategy, but also upscaling Agile to fit larger organizations and initiatives. In this specialized function, I’m conceptualizing a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for organizations who need to run broad projects and departments with multiple Agile teams while maintaining a lean portfolio management system. Currently, I’m honored to instantiate this process within the Red Cross organization. Their adaptation of this larger framework has been the perfect combination of challenging, impressive, and gratifying! Show less



Capital One

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scrum Master/Project Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2019

  Richmond, Virginia Area This job involves and proves high abilities and success with communication, organization, and time-management expertise. Experience involves leading and coordinating a multitude of teams and projects using varying Agile methodologies and Project Management, the nature of the deliverables including technology projects (mobile apps, AWS infrastructure, API delivery, etc.) and Human Resources (recruiting, orientation, etc.) initiatives. In this role, I was responsible for coordinating multiple… Show more This job involves and proves high abilities and success with communication, organization, and time-management expertise. Experience involves leading and coordinating a multitude of teams and projects using varying Agile methodologies and Project Management, the nature of the deliverables including technology projects (mobile apps, AWS infrastructure, API delivery, etc.) and Human Resources (recruiting, orientation, etc.) initiatives. In this role, I was responsible for coordinating multiple projects and cross-experience also includes running teams with geographically dispersed members, varying degrees of team maturity, and cross-dependencies with both internal and external dependencies, requiring complex planning and outward-facing communication skills to manage. Additional skills and highlights: - SAFe (Scaled Agile) implementation and leadership experience - Well versed in VerionOne, Jira, and Confluence - Success implementing and tailoring the use of either Scrum or Kanban Agile methodologies or traditional Project Management based on the needs of the team at-hand - Product and release management experience - LeanUX and Design Thinking within the team - Overall attacking each day with a proactive and motivated attitude with highlighted skills in not only Agile, but elevated soft skills Experience also includes Project Management experience with the Remote Deposit Capture Program from July 2011 to October 2011: - Utilizing Microsoft Project and Visio to maintain project timelines - Setting expectations for delivery with stakeholders - Communicating risks, dependancies, and negotiating between time/scope/budget to help team achieve their delivery goals Show less



Kumveka - Marketing on Mission

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Richmond, Virginia Area Assisted in the growth of a new non-profit company, getting them started in the world of international communications. As such, experience included: - Resolving client concerns - Negotiating with, counseling, and monitoring third-party relationships - Creating spreadsheets, data bases, filing systems and PowerPoint presentations in-spirit of effective process - Initiating contacts for prospective clients - Advising, coordinating, and assisting clients in achieving their… Show more Assisted in the growth of a new non-profit company, getting them started in the world of international communications. As such, experience included: - Resolving client concerns - Negotiating with, counseling, and monitoring third-party relationships - Creating spreadsheets, data bases, filing systems and PowerPoint presentations in-spirit of effective process - Initiating contacts for prospective clients - Advising, coordinating, and assisting clients in achieving their communication goals Show less



Hilton Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Desk Attendant

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Richmond, Virginia Area Managed front desk area and worked daily with customer relations; worked closely with incoming and current guests on concerns and procedures; collaborated with staffon maintaining customer satisfaction and Hilton Hotel quality

• Sales and Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Richmond, Virginia Area - Initiated contacts for prospective sales - Advised, coordinated, and assisted customers to arrange corporate meetings - Created datasheets and organized communication logs for integral use - Negotiated with, counseled, and monitored third party vendors - Resolved client asks/concerns on-the-fly - Researched trends and marketing targets using company data to influence decisioning - Assisted in the writing of contractual agreements