Daniel Taladay CPM, PSM II

Experience

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  EBash Video Game Centers

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2011

  Project Manager | Business Analyst

  During my time at Ebash, I was promoted 4 times after I successfully improved KPIs across multiple departments. I learned a lot about operations and project management in this role, ultimately delivering results by conducting deep performance analyses and developing innovative solutions to areas ripe for improvement.I coordinated the day-to-day project team activities as project lead on mid- and large-scale enterprise projects. I was trusted to serve as the key point of contact for client and internal team members across 3 locations and one franchise.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:➠ Scaled business from 1 to 3 locations with 1 franchise and built top-performing teams that delivered unprecedented results. ➠ Flipped negative cash flow trend to sustainable revenue generation with year-over-year revenue growth by overhauling entire operational paradigm and instituting project management best practices into systems and processes. Show less

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  Best Buy

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2017

  Inventory Control Specialist ➠ Inventory Project Management & Execution

  I was recruited to maximize efficiency and cost savings within the warehouse / inventory function. Here, I boosted efficiency and performance and cut costs. I earned 4 promotions during my time with Best Buy, working within HR and inventory. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS➠ Captured #2 ranking in district for cost savings after reducing $18.2K in costs by reimagining inventory processes.➠ Assessed inventory processes and setup to identify gaps in processes and eliminate redundancies to save costs and optimize inventory control. Show less

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  Columbia OPSCO, LLC

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

  Operations Project Manager

  I was excited to join the team as a project manager overseeing a $280M project portfolio. I ensure appropriate project management methods are followed and lead a team of 10 to peak performance. I am known for my ability to organize, facilitate, and ruthlessly prioritize project schedules for multiple project running simultaneously. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:➠ Built operational foundation for two startups – now thriving businesses with sustainable revenue streams. ➠ Adapted quickly to changing market conditions in fast-paced, fluid environment to achieve ambitious business objectives for clients.➠ Delivered ~$300K in new revenue annually by expanding service portfolio and increasing client engagement to drive account spend while capturing new business.➠ Created additional services to our customer, generating an extra $24k/mo in revenue.➠ Created and presented logistic/supply chain solutions for our customer, reducing their costs by over $700,000, and improving supply chain efficiency by +60%. Show less

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  Bulldog Consulting Services

  Feb 2021 - now

  Information Technology Project Management Consultant

  - Responsible for coordinating, managing, and implementing IT & Business projects and process improvements by utilizing SDLC, Hybrid, and Agile Methodologies. - Creation / consolidation of key project KPIs / metrics for leadership. - Lead day-to-day activities for projects where high priority & risk are present.- Skilled in development of planning, baselines and analysis of all project components including scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.- Successfully manage and complete several projects simultaneously.Client assignments and experience are noted below:Product Program Manager • Lincoln Financial Groupo Created and communicated the Annuities in FAST Program Roadmap to the entire program.o Facilitated, tracked, and communicated product planning throughout leadership.o Generated monthly updates for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).o Wrote and published the Annuity FAST Newsletter.Scrum Master / Program Support • Lincoln Financial Groupo Facilitated the Rep Pay Scrum Team for an average of 10 active projects.o Managed the encryption process between RPS and BO to ensure LFG Security Standards are compliant.o Provided support for the B2B in completing their E2E process through post-production tasks for the Annuity FAST Program Release.o Assisted the Annuity FAST POs and Production Team in all Pre-Prod, Prod Implementation, and Post-Production tasks including end-to-end testing facilitation, code migration planning, and post-production support for program users.IT Project Manager • Lincoln Financial Groupo Adaptive PM overseeing the Accounting Rules Engine (ARE) project.o Created a project methodology to bridge the gap between Scrum and Waterfall. Show less