Experience

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  Prinicipal financial group

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Call center supervisor
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  Mcleod usa

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Senior it manager

  • Led the implementation of large-scale M&A projects, including cellular tower and IT system integrations. • Managed project scopes, implementation schedules, budgets, and role/responsibility assignments.• Served as the liaison between partners and IT prioritization and align IT initiatives with strategic objectives

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  Pearson

  Jan 2001 - Nov 2014

  It manager pmo and disaster recovery

  •Managed and developed project managers and disaster recovery team members, leading them to success in both areas.•Led annual disaster recovery plan implementations and testing for the data center infrastructure and applications.• Directed large IT projects in the education assessment division, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality-focused delivery.• Facilitated cross-functional project status meetings and provided regular updates to key stakeholders.• Defined the direction and scope of projects from analysis through implementation, managing projects across multiple business units.•Proactively identified risks, mitigated challenges, and maintained smooth operations for on-time project completion Show less

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  Act

  Nov 2014 - now

  • Successfully delivered a $5M project to transition ACT exams online, reducing costs by $1M and improving accessibility for test-takers.• Led the delivery of the $70M Ed-Fi project, enabling data-driven success for students by connecting educators and technology.• Managed the highly visible annual Graduation Class reporting project.• Directed portfolio management efforts to ensure project alignment with strategic business objectives and priorities.• Developed comprehensive business cases and budgets, ensuring that projects delivered maximum business value.• Created and maintained detailed internal project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk/decision logs.• Provided cost control and managed project budgets throughout the lifecycle.• Delivered status reports and facilitated project status meetings with key stakeholders and senior leadership.• Collaborated with vendors, technical teams, and product management to align objectives and deliverables Show less

  • Lead Technical Project Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Principal Project Management Analyst

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2018