Project Manager

• Jul 2023 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2023

We work as a logistics agency for a 600-person non-profit. We build global experiences for thousands of people each year. That means we manage and support: the financial logistics for the income of millions of fundraised dollars and the movement of funds to key international partners and local vendors; the marketing website and digital campaign materials for emails, etc.; the security and travel details for all trips; participant preparation and task management; personnel and team coaching. • Lead CRM platform as Product Owner, overseeing full requirements backlog and effectively articulating product vision and user stories to development teams, resulting in a 30+% reduction in rework.• Establish strategic roadmaps for SaaS solutions. Oversaw the end-to-end development life cycle, from requirements to verification, leading to the active engagement of over 7,000 regular users and enabling 70,000+ transactions totaling $14.5+ million.• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency of systems. Refined two major workflows impacting two teams which reduced task completion time by more than half.• Leverage active listening, strategic thinking and relationship management skills to drive successful procurement contract negotiations with suppliers. Achieved average savings of 15-25% per contract over projected budgets.• Direct multiple projects concurrently with combined budgets of up to $2 million.• Developed and delivered dynamic and inspirational training and informational presentations, reaching and engaging thousands of people.• Integrated Asana project management software across five cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows and reducing schedule overruns by 35%. Develop comprehensive project management plans and schedules while diligently monitoring task completion. Show less

Department Project Manager

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2015

• Led, motivated, supported, and managed a diverse team of 200 volunteers across three teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.• Orchestrated the seamless execution of event logistics for 2000 participants, from planning to implementation. Coordinated with stakeholders, volunteers, security, medical, catering, and operations teams to deliver a memorable and well-organized experience.• Developed and executed effective marketing and social media strategies targeting an audience of 5,000+ resulting in increased brand visibility and engagement.• Collaborated closely with the software development team to implement a check-in system for 1500 students. Conducted thorough risk management activities to ensure smooth implementation. Acted as a trusted consultant for five subsequent large-scale implementations, offering valuable insights and guidance based on prior experience.• Produced hundreds of one on one testimonial videos, managing the production process end to end. Show less

Professor of Instructional Design and Curriculum Innovation

• May 2009 - Oct 2012

An expert in curriculum development and instructional design, I helped equip future educators to confidently walk fully prepared into classrooms to teach the next generation. • Facilitated dynamic and interactive courses focused on lesson plan design and assessment, equipping aspiring educators with essential skills to excel in their teaching roles. • Provided personalized mentorship to students at risk of being removed from the program. Implemented targeted interventions resulting in 100% improvement, guiding students from a failing to a passing status. • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices for teaching in online environment, including emerging instructional software available and industry standards. Skillfully integrated technology-driven solutions to ensure seamless and effective delivery of educational content. • Evaluated the success of the MEd program, providing valuable insights and actionable recommendations for program enhancement. Show less

Language Arts Teacher

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

• Designed dynamic instructional plans incorporating variety of learning styles. • Worked with department personnel to institute consistent programs across a variety of curriculum areas. • Designed dynamic instructional plans incorporating variety of learning styles. • Worked with department personnel to institute consistent programs across a variety of curriculum areas.

Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2005 - Nov 2010

Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2005