Heidi Schreck

Experience

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  Safeco

  May 1996 - Oct 1997

  Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Quality Assurance leader for a major nationwide rate conversion project for Home, Auto and Fire insurance policies. Effectively managed teams for all rate conversion projects • Developed a Visual Basic testing tool which reduced testing time by 70%, saving the company $300,000 in testing hours. The tool improved testing conditions and created documentation for future testing procedures, test plans and metrics

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  MSCI Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Quality Assurance Lead

  • Quality Assurance leader for Aegis Performance Analyst - portfolio financial software• Created testing schedules, plans and project tasks for the QA team

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  Affino

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Project Manager

  International developer of Affino, modular content management software. • Instituted company's methodological project processes including designing and authoring project plans, schedules, specifications, design documents, test documents, help guides and training plans • Managed website development projects for extensive client base throughout Europe

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  EvolutionB Corp.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Project Manager / Sales Engineer

  International software developer, providing businesses with a workgroup software solution for office-based and mobile devices.• Introduced and designed the project management process for professional services of web and wireless enterprise solutions across European offices. Managed European client and partner solutions at every phase, from project inception to completion• Instituted partner relationships, marketing research and strategies and competitive analysis of global mobile enterprise solutions. Demonstrated software at tradeshows in North America and Europe• Authored client quotes, project scopes, project plans, functional specifications, design documents and test plans and ensured all schedules and quality standards were met • Trained client's on use of software and solution implementations Show less

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  Morrison Foerster

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2002

  Technology Project Manager

  • Managed initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing phases for multiple technology projects related to financial applications• Authored project plans, functional specifications, test plans, communication plans, change and risk management plans

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  SweetRush Inc.

  Aug 2003 - May 2022

  Program Manager

  • Successfully managed medium to large client projects from inception to delivery, overseeing teams across diverse locations, ensuring quality across all project phases, and delivering integrated solutions within specified timelines and budgets• Acted as the primary liaison between clients/stakeholders and production teams, fully managing client accounts• Led project teams through comprehensive project lifecycle tasks, including project status reporting, risk management, budget tracking, change management, and issue resolution• Efficiently allocated resources, prioritized tasks, and designed fully resourced project plansAccomplishments: • Managed multi-million dollar bespoke performance improvement and learning solutions • Oversaw eLearning solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as gaming, VR, animation, video, and social media • Conducted research, gathered requirements, designed, and managed the implementation of large-scale learning management systems • Provided guidance, mentoring, and leadership for $1M+ projects with global teams ranging from 10 to 40 people • Successfully revitalized multiple "troubled projects" handed over by the PMO • Continuously enhanced project management tools and processes, resulting in improved efficiencies and streamlined communication across teams and the PMO • Maintained a 90% success rate in completing projects under budget, on-time, and without compromising quality • Received industry awards for excellence in multiple client learning programs Show less

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  Schreck Consulting LLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Program Manager