
Virna Cothrin
Real Estate Manager, Project Management, Finance / AP Management

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About me
Senior Enterprise Program Manager | PMO Leader | Change Management Executive | Project Director | Business Strategist | Portfolio Manager
Education

Webster University
-BA ManagementGraduated with Honors

California State University-Sacramento
2015 - 2017Master of Business Administration (MBA)Executive MBA program
Experience

Drake Beam Morin
Jan 1997 - Jan 2004Real Estate Manager, Project Management, Finance / AP Management▪ Led Tenant improvement projects in support of 125 offices across the US and Canada▪ Implemented new timekeeping system across 100+ US offices ▪ Successfully redirected and led national Accounts Payable team

Capital Program Management (CPM)
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012Senior Consultant, Program Management▪ Business and Management Consulting for various clients in Healthcare, School District Facilities and Government sectors▪ Managed multiple year client engagements exceeding $1M in contract value, with active client capital budgets greater than $3B▪ Led $54M multi-year Hospital New Wing project, to provide new ER, OB, ICU and Medical-Surgical units▪ Team oversight in support of government portfolio in excess of $3.5 B

VSP Global
Jan 2012 - Jan 2017Global Strategy Consultant, Program Management, Innovation▪ Developed & Launched new Doctor network and Eyewear product line (frame / sunshade) in partnership with Google-X and DVF▪ Successfully launched new vision insurance product supported by a network of 30K doctors▪ Partnered with Innovation Lab leadership to define organizational structure and develop a $10M budget▪ Led cross-organizational teams in planning & delivery of strategic growth initiatives with budgets exceeding $2M

ADP
May 2017 - Dec 2018Change Leadership - Strategic Projects▪ Successfully led cross functional teams in the 90-day nationwide delivery of online Chat as a customer support channel for 530K Small Business clients▪ Partnered with cross-organizational teams and ZipRecruiter to implement a new ATS for 530K Small Business clients▪ Developed internal Project Management training program across three PMO teams for broad organizational delivery

Colibri Blue Group
Jan 2019 - nowPrincipal ConsultantFounder and Principal of a boutique management consulting firm that specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses transform their operations▪ Strategic Planning▪ Operations & Business Process Optimization▪ Organization Development ▪ Program, Portfolio & Project Management ▪ Marketing & Branding Initiatives▪ Software / ERP implementation

Local Government Commission
Apr 2020 - Dec 2021Senior Program Manager▪ Project Accounting & Financials▪ Software/ERP Implementation ▪ Business Process Improvement▪ Training

Blue Shield of California
Apr 2021 - nowSenior Enterprise Program ManagerEnterprise Program Manager leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement organizational strategies that support federal mandates and transform healthcare▪ Connecting IT and Business objectives to deliver compliant solutions▪ Manage program finances ensuring accuracy ▪ Lead worldwide teams of 150+▪ Resource planning and sourcing▪ Operational Readinesd guidance▪ Partner with executive leadership teamsEnsuring Regulatory Compliance with federal and state mandates- Consolidated Appropriations Act: ID Cards & Provider Directories - CMS Interoperability & Prior AuthorizationDelivering initiatives that: * Support strategic objectives* Ensure continuous regulatory compliance* Prioritize Provider and Member experience* Transform business operations Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional, PMP
PMI - Project Management InstituteJun 2011
Licensed Remote Pilot - sUAS
FAAMar 2019- View certificate

Stay Lean with Kanban
LinkedInFeb 2019 
Notary Public
State of New JerseyJan 2019
GIMI: Level 1 - Innovation Associate
Global Innovation Management InstituteFeb 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Virna CothrinGold Star - Innovation VSP Global 2013
- Awarded to Virna CothrinVolunteer of the Year PMI Sacramento Valley Chapter 2012
Volunteer Experience
Board Member, Treasurer
Issued by Randolph Education Foundation on Feb 2019
Associated with Virna CothrinPMP Prep Coach & Instructor
Issued by ADP on Jan 2017
Associated with Virna CothrinVolunteer, Board Member
Issued by PMI-Sacramento Valley Chapter on Jan 2011
Associated with Virna CothrinGuest Lecturer
Issued by California State University-Sacramento on Jan 2016
Associated with Virna Cothrin
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