Tamara Benedetta CSP, CSM, CSPO
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Anne N.
I really enjoyed my time working with Tam and I have learned so much from her. We’ve worked on a couple of projects together, with her as the project manager/scrum leader and me, as one of the developers on her team. Tam does a really great job of bringing everyone together and creating a team dynamic that encourages open communication, collaboration, and transparency. This foundation makes it easier to stay organized, meet client expectations/timelines, and handle any scope changes that may occur. The dedication, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to the project and brings out in those she works with, makes her a great person to work with and is something I admire about her.
Jenny Lin
Tam is the most compassionate, caring, and dedicated Project Manager you could ask for – she's absolutely excellent at her job and brings unmatched enthusiasm and focus to get you through the hardest of times!! She thoroughly looks out for her teammates, brings clarity to every project, and helps everyone stay accountable and communicating the entire time. As a Designer at a Consulting Agency, I was deeply appreciative of Tam every time she brought me in to help scope, timeline, and manage our work. She made sure that my voice was heard and my needs were taken care of, and openly collaborated with me and our Clients to ensure a win-win scenario. We were constantly under extremely tight deadlines with huge task lists, and her ability to keep up calm, aligned, and focused was invaluable. She is dedicated to doing a GREAT job, and always brings the right attitude. It was an honest pleasure working with Tam!!
Anne N.
I really enjoyed my time working with Tam and I have learned so much from her. We’ve worked on a couple of projects together, with her as the project manager/scrum leader and me, as one of the developers on her team. Tam does a really great job of bringing everyone together and creating a team dynamic that encourages open communication, collaboration, and transparency. This foundation makes it easier to stay organized, meet client expectations/timelines, and handle any scope changes that may occur. The dedication, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to the project and brings out in those she works with, makes her a great person to work with and is something I admire about her.
Jenny Lin
Tam is the most compassionate, caring, and dedicated Project Manager you could ask for – she's absolutely excellent at her job and brings unmatched enthusiasm and focus to get you through the hardest of times!! She thoroughly looks out for her teammates, brings clarity to every project, and helps everyone stay accountable and communicating the entire time. As a Designer at a Consulting Agency, I was deeply appreciative of Tam every time she brought me in to help scope, timeline, and manage our work. She made sure that my voice was heard and my needs were taken care of, and openly collaborated with me and our Clients to ensure a win-win scenario. We were constantly under extremely tight deadlines with huge task lists, and her ability to keep up calm, aligned, and focused was invaluable. She is dedicated to doing a GREAT job, and always brings the right attitude. It was an honest pleasure working with Tam!!
Anne N.
I really enjoyed my time working with Tam and I have learned so much from her. We’ve worked on a couple of projects together, with her as the project manager/scrum leader and me, as one of the developers on her team. Tam does a really great job of bringing everyone together and creating a team dynamic that encourages open communication, collaboration, and transparency. This foundation makes it easier to stay organized, meet client expectations/timelines, and handle any scope changes that may occur. The dedication, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to the project and brings out in those she works with, makes her a great person to work with and is something I admire about her.
Jenny Lin
Tam is the most compassionate, caring, and dedicated Project Manager you could ask for – she's absolutely excellent at her job and brings unmatched enthusiasm and focus to get you through the hardest of times!! She thoroughly looks out for her teammates, brings clarity to every project, and helps everyone stay accountable and communicating the entire time. As a Designer at a Consulting Agency, I was deeply appreciative of Tam every time she brought me in to help scope, timeline, and manage our work. She made sure that my voice was heard and my needs were taken care of, and openly collaborated with me and our Clients to ensure a win-win scenario. We were constantly under extremely tight deadlines with huge task lists, and her ability to keep up calm, aligned, and focused was invaluable. She is dedicated to doing a GREAT job, and always brings the right attitude. It was an honest pleasure working with Tam!!
Anne N.
I really enjoyed my time working with Tam and I have learned so much from her. We’ve worked on a couple of projects together, with her as the project manager/scrum leader and me, as one of the developers on her team. Tam does a really great job of bringing everyone together and creating a team dynamic that encourages open communication, collaboration, and transparency. This foundation makes it easier to stay organized, meet client expectations/timelines, and handle any scope changes that may occur. The dedication, warmth, and enthusiasm she brings to the project and brings out in those she works with, makes her a great person to work with and is something I admire about her.
Jenny Lin
Tam is the most compassionate, caring, and dedicated Project Manager you could ask for – she's absolutely excellent at her job and brings unmatched enthusiasm and focus to get you through the hardest of times!! She thoroughly looks out for her teammates, brings clarity to every project, and helps everyone stay accountable and communicating the entire time. As a Designer at a Consulting Agency, I was deeply appreciative of Tam every time she brought me in to help scope, timeline, and manage our work. She made sure that my voice was heard and my needs were taken care of, and openly collaborated with me and our Clients to ensure a win-win scenario. We were constantly under extremely tight deadlines with huge task lists, and her ability to keep up calm, aligned, and focused was invaluable. She is dedicated to doing a GREAT job, and always brings the right attitude. It was an honest pleasure working with Tam!!
Credentials
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Adobe Experience Manager for Marketers
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Body Language for Leaders
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Business Development Foundations
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Scrum: Advanced
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Professional
Scrum AllianceDec, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
PMI Member
PMI Southern Nevada ChapterJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Product Owner Certification
Net ObjectivesJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum AllianceOct, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Optimity Advisors
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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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Sr Manager
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Manager
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
In today’s Digital Age, the organizations that survive and thrive transcend outdated systems and operations, and embrace true transformation (through better design). Optimity Advisors guide that journey. With deep industry expertise in healthcare, financial services, insurance, government, media and entertainment and consumer brands, Optimity Advisors helps companies design new strategies, products, services, processes, business models and applications that transform organizations. We are committed to creating better experiences that drive measurable value in a hyper-connected world. Show less
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EDF Renewables North America
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United States
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr IT Project Manager/Business Relationship Manager
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Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
EDF Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, is a leading U.S. independent power producer boasting 30 years of experience across a broad spectrum of services. Our core competencies in Project Development, Operations and Maintenance, and Asset Management enable us to ensure each project we touch performs at the highest level possible. ~ Managed key business and IT projects supporting advance technology efforts including mobile technology. ~ Business Relationship Manager for the O&M team. Show less
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Credit One Bank
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of PMO
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Credit One Bank® is one of the largest and fastest growing credit card issuers in the United States. Serving more than 6 million card members, and growing, We’re committed to delivering credit to people who are working toward a brighter financial future. ~ Leader in establishing foundational PMO operations including portfolio and project analysis, process and procedure development to support project execution and governance across the business teams to achieve quality execution. ~ Evaluate and onboard key resources to support company strategies and project execution utilizing a variety of project methodologies including Scrum, Agile and Waterfall/SDLC. ~ Partner with the senior executive team to develop a project portfolio intake and execution strategy consistently supporting business growth and increased revenue. Show less
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Aristocrat Gaming
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
With over 60 years’ experience and over 2,200 staff globally, Aristocrat has built a reputation as a premium supplier of ground-breaking technologies and services to the international gaming industry. ~ Program Manager leading initiation, scoping, coordination and execution management of a wide variety of development projects within the New Media Games Division (Mobile, Online, Digital) using Agile/Scrum methods of development and delivery. ~ Orchestrated multiple internal and external projects designed for deployment in Social (Facebook), Mobile and Online Casino Gaming. ~ Synchronized planning and execution teams across the USA, London, India and Australia in order to meet online/social strategic portfolio objectives. Show less
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Station Casinos
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Station Casinos is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada. Station's properties are regional entertainment destinations and include various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo, and race and sports wagering. ~ Reactivated dormant IT and business projects, retrofitted project scope, acquired resources and unified internal and external stakeholders. ~ Led internal and external partners in contract negotiation, financial management and executive strategy. ~ Provided mentorship in Agile and Scrum principles and structure for IT and Business teams. Show less
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SHFL Entertainment/Bally Technologies/Scientific Games
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sr Project Manager
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May 2013 - Jun 2014
As a global leader in the gaming and lottery industries, and for more than 85 years through our acquired companies, Scientific Games has delivered what customers and players value most in casino, interactive and instant lottery games: trusted security, creative content, operating efficiencies, and innovative technology. Our offerings are designed to reach players wherever they are, whenever they want to play, and in any channel they choose: casino, retail or digital. ~ Successfully managed projects and multiple cross-functional IT teams supporting the Electronic Game Machines (EGM) business vertical for the North American, Australasia and European markets. ~ Intimately involved in all aspects of new product development to deliver to enterprise business plan. ~ Selected for travel to Australia for knowledge transfer of processes from product creation to delivery. Show less
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REI
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager / ScrumMaster
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Jun 2010 - May 2013
At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.~ Leader of a retail services team responsible for developing an integrated Travel Reservation system supporting a $25M business unit and a multi-divisional team dedicated to development and support of the e-commerce platform.~ A recognized thought leader within the enterprise Scrummaster Leadership Team dedicated to the promotion, training and support of all practices under the Agile umbrella.~ Provided full spectrum management along with P&L reporting and senior executive briefings for REI technology efficiency project that delivered a $2M savings for the Direct Sales division. Show less
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Private Brands Project Manager
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Feb 2002 - Jun 2010
~ Delivered repeated retail, IT and product development projects that supported the Private Brands division to achieve $75M in business.~ Supported multiple implementations and upgrades of the MatrixOne/Enovia PLM coordinating multiple external vendors, internal and international resources as well as delivery schedules and training sessions.
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REI Marketing Project Manager
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Mar 2001 - Feb 2002
~ Crafted, produced and delivered large-scale marketing projects for the REI brand.~ Developed and maintained multi-channel production schedules.~ Coordinated execution across business owners, merchants, creative teams and operations.~ Managed all related merchandising and purchasing of product and materials.
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REI Marketing Assistant - Intl Team Japan
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Feb 2000 - Mar 2001
~ Served as the key domestic stakeholder of the International Marketing Team and provided management coordination for 70+ team partners across the U.S. and Japan.~ Developed and executed single and multi-channel/cross divisional initiatives.~ Coordinated across freelance and international merchandising and freelance resources~ Planned and directed corresponding training needs; designed and delivered all related content and presentation elements.~ Led special projects for VP of International, Director of International Information Services and International Merchandise Managers. Show less
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Nordstrom
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Business Systems Analyst / Office Manager / Assistant Retail Manager
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Mar 1987 - Apr 2000
Successful management of IMS implementation utilizing the system development life cycle (SDLC). Lead analyst for a 12 person IMS team on the first and largest inventory management system for the enterprise. Traveled extensively to train leadership and end users in 12 geographical regions; developed and produced all training materials. Managed a team of 25 within the merchandise systems development office, provided training and support for 2,000 end users. Led a 15 person retail team, developing comprehensive merchandising plans resulting in consistently increased profitability. Show less
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Education
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Central Washington University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
Industry Expertise
Program Management, Business/Solutions Analysis, Manufacturing, Brand Development, Retail Management -
Net Objectives
Agile, Scrum and Kanban Education -
Professional PMP Project Management Courses