Jose Vazquez, PMP, CSM, SA

Experience

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  The Boeing Company, NASA

  Jul 1997 - Mar 1998

  Software Engineer

  Standardized and tested software for the automated payload checkout between the space shuttle fleet with flight payload and the first module of the International Space Station, Destiny.

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  Motorola, Inc.

  Feb 1998 - Nov 2007

  IT Project Manager

  Professional IT Architect (Sep. 2006 - Nov. 2007) Under the directive of the CEO, led remotely from home the multi-business initiative to consolidate multi-vendor and in-house ERP systems using PMO processes from eight large IT groups. Optimized budgets, and managed the data migration, training, and system deployment.* Cut support cost by $500K and boosted Project Management process accuracy by 50%* Led process improvement for portfolio management in dynamic multicultural environmentRequirements Management, Product Manager, Global Software Group (Jun. 1998- Sep. 2006) Managed virtually the fast-paced, 24/7, global support team for the DOORS Requirements Management tool that housed software and technical requirements used to build various telecom products across the Automotive, Government, Communications and Infrastructure divisions.* Saved $162 M/year by digitizing processes and procedures to support best practices in teams across India, China, Australia and USA and decrease defect insertion by 75%* Authored roadmaps, deployment plans, and UAT to increase system uptime over 95%* Remotely managed teams in India, UK, Canada, and Mexico supporting 5,000+ engineers* Trained the software Trainers across Australia, China, Poland, Scotland, Russia, and Canada* Completed One-Year International assignment transferring operations to off-shore team* Co-led next generation RM Platform best-in-class market scan and vendor RFP process Show less

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  Pharma Cope

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Project Management Consultant

  Consulted with COO to create PMO documentation showcasing Pharma Cope’s planning maturity.* Developed plans to audit and recover thousands of dollars of improper use of grant awards.

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  Boca Pharmacal

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Project Management of Regulatory Affairs, Business Development

  Developed portfolio plans for FDA exclusive-rights submissions from non-existent project data.* Managed and implemented the design of 35 generic drug projects using Microsoft Project.* Trained team on PMO methods and use of MS Project to automate project management.

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  Nova Southeastern University

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2016

  Adjunct Professor

  Teach project management courses for the MBA Graduate School and the PMP certification program at the Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Executive Education.

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  Dirt Pros EVS

  Jun 2009 - Mar 2011

  Director, PMO

  Led technology initiatives to sustain 10% ROI by deploying and integrating electronic record systems. Managed vendors and the tool-selection RFP processes. Trained users on tools. Integrated and deployed the following electronic systems:* ADP to minimize payroll errors and ensure on-time payments to the workforce* Kronos to promote company-wide time and attendance values and control labor costs* iCIMS and Taleo to market and onboard applicants while reducing costs and enhancing the user experience Show less

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  KNEXT College Credit Advisors

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  Project Manager

  Designed and deployed a call center and a vendor-hosted help desk. Coached for collaboration, removed obstacles between Product Owners and Development during sprints, while frequently pruning the product backlog for the e-learning/ marketing platform that incorporates Salesforce, a shopping cart and other cloud-based tools. Managed call center and help desk vendors.

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  Aplifi

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Implementation Project Manager

  Led large-scale projects integrating a multi-version, hosted, financial platform to the portal or web pages of five major global financial investment and planning distributors and carriers, such as Raymond James and the multi-phase merger between Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney.* Successful implementation allowed client financial premiums of $2.6 billion yearly average.* Interfaced with the Development, Quality Assurance and IT teams to certify deployments.* Liaise with Support/Ops Team to maintain service availability of greater than 99.75%. Show less

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  Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez (SUAGM)

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Faculty

  Develop course materials for the "Introduction to Computers and their Applications" course and facilitate the course to undergraduate students in the Discipline-Based Dual Language ImmersionModel® setting in which the course is offered 50% in Spanish and 50% in English to help accelerate the immersion of non-native English speakers into the English language throughout their undergraduate academic program.

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  MasterCard

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Implementation Manager Support, LATAM

  Engaged with vendors and insurance carriers to implement cardholder products for banks (HSBC and Citi) in the Latin America & Caribbean region. Leveraged cross-functional group capabilities to help calibrate service models for the new products. Led internal and external communication initiatives of the new product definitions and created the train-the-trainer presentations to train the MasterCard account managers and support call centers.* Improved delivery time by 20% to meet customer’s changing deployment deadlines.* Created and translated official bank documents from English to Spanish, overseeing Portuguese. Show less

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  Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Consulting Professor

  Develop new project management curriculum for professional continuing education courses and conduct instructor-led e-learning courses using virtual teleconferencing technology.

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  Office Depot

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  Senior Project Manager Consultant

  Manage Office Max merger plan development for seven merchandising programs, analyze risks and cross-organization dependencies, and maintain business continuity. The programs covered include Pricing Strategy and Execution, Retail and Ecommerce Advertising and Promotions Strategy and Execution, Business-to-Business Pricing Strategy and Execution, and the Markdowns-End-of-Life.* Liaised with The Boston Consulting Group to define all pre-Day 1 goals and roadmaps.* Created short-term strategies needed to reach synergy goals of $163 million during the first year.* Developed long-term strategies to integrate systems, tools and processes within 24 months.* Collaborated with vendors, Finance and Marketing to launch Business Solutions initiatives.* Supported American and European PMO’s to improve the project management framework. Show less

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  Carnival Corporation

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Consulting Senior Project Manager

  Define and implement a global program for the enterprise Human Resources Capital Management System future state from all current solutions of the 11 brands that make up Carnival Cruise Lines.* Surveyed current Shoreside and Shipboard solutions and practices, 40 different solutions in all* Consolidated and analyzed survey results to prioritize current-state and recommend best future-state solution to IT Global Corporate Vice-President and HR Corporate Vice-President

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  Centric Consulting

  Dec 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  I converted to a full-time employee after years in a contractor role. I have held multiple roles as a project manager, technical support, or a team member that supports the myriad number of activities that encapsulate project success from the moment a prospective client seeks our help, to project planning, execution, tracking, delivery, and tactical or strategic change management. The main projects areas which I have lead, or supported, as a project manager include: * HR Transformations* Merger/Acquisition, including ERP system consolidations* Health Care company mergers and new systems adoption* Project Management Office (PMO) Assessment and Relaunch* Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Program, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)* Call-center implementations that include local, nationwide, and international components* Vendor management Show less

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  Miami short Film Festival

  Aug 2019 - now

  Industry Relations

  Help narrow the official selection from hundreds of submissions. Provide advice and support for the creation of the annual festival’s official program and thematic reels. Serve as talent liaison. Support year-round events in multiple capacities.