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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (Home)PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (Cell)EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARY: . Over 10 years in project management performing all aspects of project design, scope, layout, procurement, implementation, issue management and closing. Extensive experience using Waterfall methodology to implement infrastructures, software and equipment changes while supporting numerous companies. Have been responsible for migrating over 10000 servers onto new SVC's, updating medical software throughout USA, installing new equipment to enhance existing infrastructures. Have provided program and individual project status reports to management using standardized processes. Experienced managing infrastructures, implementing ERP and CRM software and installing subsystems within the environments for increased profitability and efficiency. Have managed teams of up to thirty-five individuals to achieve successful completions and worked closely with vendors to ensure that implementations went smoothly. I am well-versed at dealing with users and traveling to out-of-state sites to get the job done. Have worked for such companies as IBM, Williams Communications, TransFirst, Presbyterian and Providence Healthcare, Catholic Health Initiatives, Exempla Healthcare, McKesson, Toshiba America where I managed numerous implementations of up to $150 million in scope.Core Competencies: . Acted as Program Manager between the Project Managers and the other elements of the organization. . Experienced Sr. Project Manager within an IT Project Management Office. . Have managed multiple concurrent projects with budgets up to $150 million. . Well versed in implementing Medical and CRM software in a variety of locations. . Extensive usage of waterfall methodology to run projects from conception to completion . Expert in developing project scope, managing risk and PDLC. . Extensive experience in a lead role managing cross-functional teams through complex, large programs. . Experienced at implementing and updating Billing Codes, have managed ICD- 9 and ICD-10 Upgrades . Highly developed project implementation skills, in both software development and infrastructure projects. . Accountable for the success criteria, development, communication of project deliverables. . Creative approach to problem solving, to remove obstacles and achieve results. . Well versed working with change management process to remove potential risks on projects. . Proven track record in making a solid business case with the ability influence others to gain buy in. . Expert tracking and reporting project deliverables and status and managing variances using issue escalation and the resolution process. . Over 10 years' experience utilizing negotiation skills to achieve project requirements regarding issues, scope, schedule, costs/budget and resources. . Experienced at evaluating business cases and workflows for vendor requirements. . Expert negotiating vendor agreements relating to project schedules and budgets. . Proficient at overseeing, monitoring and managing vendor performance to ensure contract commitments. . Adept communicator who keeps users and superiors appraised of project status in group meetings. . Experience includes concurrent management of multiple sites and multiple interdependent work tracks. . Uses MS Project, Rally (Agile), MS Visio, Clarity to maintain and track project functions, efforts and overall project timeline.Certification: . Comp TIA Project+ Certified (1/2013) . PMP Certification (Inactive 3/2013)Education: . Bachelor - Fine Arts, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO (Graduated) . Bachelor - Project Management, Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO (Graduated) . Associate - Information Technology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (Graduated)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:Employer: CDI Client: IBM, Boulder, CO, Dec 2013 - PresentCMSS Project Manager (Contract)Contracted as CMSS Project Manager overseeing the upgrade implementation ofserver infrastructure at the Boulder Colorado site. Used waterfallmethodology to manage the migration of over 10,000 servers onto new SVC's,numerous code upgrades of storage devices handling internal applicationsand client data storage. Planned and managed all aspects of planning andinstallation of new infrastructure and equipment replacement as needed.Installed switches, SVC's and all types of storage devices (DS8K's, V7K's,XIV'x, Flash storage etc.) to keep environments growing. Extensiveexperience managing the decommissioning of EOL / EOS equipment as directed.Worked with the stakeholders to determine the requirements, and thenoversaw the network equipment installation to ensure that all of theexpectations for contracted time, cost, requirements and demands of eachdepartment were met. Position required managing groups and direct reports.Spotlighted Achievements - Worked with 20 groups to migrated all servers off of 6 EOL SVC's,successfully migrating +10,000 when complete/ - Oversaw planning and installation of new equipment within projectconstraints. - Directed staff and contractors within project scope. - Oversaw planning and implementation for improved functionality andprofitability.Environment: Notes, MS Suite, MS Project, Windows 7Employer: KForce Client: Amgen, Longmont, CO, May 2013 - November 2013IT Project Manager (Contract)Contracted as IT Project Manager overseeing the upgrade implementation ofWindows 7 Operating System at the Colorado sites. Also oversawinfrastructure upgrades of mobile AT&T telecom systems. Managed themigration to transition users to new OS. Planned and managed all aspects ofplanning and installation of software needed for proper functioning andupgraded equipment as needed. Worked with the stakeholders to determine therequirements, and then oversaw the installation to ensure that all of theexpectations for contracted time, cost, requirements and demands of eachdepartment were met. Position required managing groups and direct reports.Spotlighted Achievements - Oversaw planning and installation of new operating system withinproject constraints. - Directed staff and contractors within project scope. - Oversaw planning and implementation for improved functionality.Environment: MS Suite, MS Project, Windows 7Employer: TransFirst LLC, Broomfield, CO, January 2013 - May 2013IT Project Manager (Direct Contract)Working as IT Project Manager overseeing the implementation of financialsoftware, ancillary software relating to Credit Card processing andassociated vendors. Also oversaw infrastructure upgrades of network andtelecom systems using waterfall methodology. Planned and managed allaspects of planning, purchasing and installation of hardware needed forproper functioning of infrastructure implementation. Worked with thestakeholders to determine the requirements, and then oversaw theinstallation to ensure that all of the customer expectations for contractedtime, cost, requirements and demands of each department were met. Positionrequired managing groups and direct reports.Spotlighted Achievements . Oversaw planning and installation of financial modules within project constraints. . Directed staff, vendors, suppliers and contractors within project scope. . Oversaw planning and implementation of IT hardware and improved functionality.Environment: MS Suite, MS Project, Windows 7Employer: Teksystems, August 2012 - January 2013Client: Presbyterian Healthcare, Albuquerque, NMEpic Revenue Cycle Project Manager (Contract)Worked as Project Manager overseeing the implementation of Epic RevenueCycle Module and ancillary clinical software relating to Epic andassociated vendors at 3 hospitals and 15 clinics in New Mexico. Planned andmanaged changes to billing codes so that they could be migrated intoResolute module. Managed all aspects of planning, purchasing andinstallation of ancillary programs using waterfall techniques needed forproper functioning of Rev Cycle implementation. Because of codingreorganization, I managed the team preparing for ICD-10 changes in the 3hospitals. Worked with the stakeholders to determine the requirements, andthen oversaw the installation to ensure that all of the customerexpectations for contracted time, cost, requirements and demands of eachdepartment were met. Position required managing groups and direct reports.Spotlighted Achievements . Oversaw planning and installation of 8 ancillary modules within project constraints. . Directed staff, vendors, suppliers and contractors within project scope. . Oversaw Revenue Cycle implementation, ICD-10 preparedness and HIPAA compliance. . Oversaw planning and implementation of all IST involvement and user satisfaction.Environment: MS Suite, Epic Revenue Cycle, ICD-10Employer: Wheatridge Internal Medicine, Wheat Ridge, CO, June 2012 - August2012Project Manager (Direct Contract) . Contracted as Project Manager to oversee the construction of a new Medical Office working with the General Contractor. After space was completed oversaw the implementation of all needed hardware and clinical software needed for proper functioning of office.Environment: MS Suite, MS Project, Meditech 6.0, Windows7Employer: KForce, January 2012 - April 2012Client: Providence Healthcare, Seattle, WAUser Experience Project Manager (Contract)Worked as Program Manager overseeing local project managers doing theimplementation of Epic Ambulatory software at 3 hospitals and 55 clinics inWashington state and Montana. Planned, oversaw and managed all aspects ofequipment planning, purchasing and installation using waterfallmethodology. This included producing SOW's, BOM's and PO's needed for eachlocation. Worked with the stakeholders to determine the requirements, andthen oversaw the installation to ensure that all of the customerexpectations for contracted time, cost, requirements and demands of eachdepartment were met. Established metrics for future follow-up with allusers to make sure that they were satisfied with what they had. Positionrequired managing groups and direct reports. . Implemented EPIC Ambulatory module at 3 hospitals and 55 clinics. . Oversaw planning and installation of $149 M dollars of equipment within project constraints. . Managed installation of infrastructure needed for software in locations. . Directed staff, vendors, suppliers and contractors within project scope. . Oversaw planning and implementation of all IST involvement and user satisfaction. . Managed preparations for ICD-10 implementationEnvironment: MS Suite, EPIC Ambulatory, Windows7Employer: CHI (Catholic Health Initiatives), Englewood, CO, October 2010 -December 2011MFP Project Manager II (Direct Contract)Travel for the management of IST involvement in all new construction andremodeled spaces at major Chattanooga hospital and upgraded software at newhospital in Lexington KY area. This included the management of the SoftwareDevelopment Life Cycle (SDLC) for the Computrition, OBTV and MUSEimplementations at St. Josephs Mount Sterling hospital. The Chattanoogaproject involved reworking the budget to rectify a $330,000.00 shortfallwith vendors and local staff to assure proper project financial basis.Worked with the stakeholder to determine the requirements, and then oversawthe installation to ensure that all of the customer expectations forcontracted time, cost, requirements and demands of each department weremet. Performed follow-up with all users to make sure that they weresatisfied with what they had. Position required familiarity with MSProject, Remedy and Clarity. . Oversaw planning and installation of $55.7M dollars of equipment within Chattanooga project constraints. . Used waterfall methodology to keep all aspects of projects moving smoothly to completion . Purchased equipment and was able to save an additional $1,500,000 over budgeted costs. . Installed clinical software which allowed records to update. . Directed staff, vendors, suppliers and contractors within project scope. . Oversaw planning and implementation of all IST involvement and user satisfaction.Environment: MS Suite, Remedy, Clarity, MS Project, Windows7Employer: Exempla Healthcare, Denver, CO, October 2005 - October 2010IT CRM Project Manager (Direct)Managed and oversaw IST involvement in all new construction and remodeledspaces at three hospitals and thirty-five clinics around the Denver Metroarea. Planned, oversaw and managed all aspects of large Epic electronicrecord system equipment implementation project. My Epic experience includesimplementing Epic Inpatient Clinical System, Epic Ambulatory EMR, Epic HIM,Epic ASAP / Emergency Department, Epic Rx Pharmacy, Epic ADT / Prelude,Epic Resolute Hospital and Professional Billing, Epic Claims. Because offrequent interaction with users, multiple project teams, outside vendorsand suppliers able to develop resource planning and implementationschedules. Used waterfall methodology extensively to keep on schedule. TheIST portion was $58M of a $150M project; I oversaw pay requests and managedthis project in total. As part of new billing changes worked with staff toupgrade codes and eliminate outdated materials to be able to migrate toResolute. Did follow-up with all the users to ensure that they weresatisfied with what they had. Worked to make sure that all departments weremade aware of new equipment that might make their job easier. Prior toEpic, Managed ICD -9 implementation, installed Meditech in nineteen clinicsand maintained users in the hospital. . Managed SDLC process required for the changes requested in the creation of screen layouts to meet user expectations in software acceptance. . Managed EPIC implementation of 9 modules at 3 hospitals in Denver. . Oversaw planning and successful implementation of equipment within infrastructure. . Saved 30% of equipment costs by negotiating with suppliers to engineer value to company. . Member of committee to establish PMO within organizaion. . Established asset control and company-wide equipment inventory to determine outdated equipment. . Built 16 clinics and remodeled 9 departments on time/ under budget. . Member Tech Infrastructure Committee and Change Control Committee ensuring up-to-date communication of projects. . Effectively directed staff and contractors.Environment: MS Suite, EPIC Ambulatory EMR, EPIC, HIM, EPIC ASAP, EPIC Rx,EPIC ADT/Prelude, Resolute Hospital and Professional Billing, Epic Claims,Epic Inpatient Clinical SystemEmployer: Williams Communications, Denver, CO, October 2000 - October 2005IT Program Manager (Direct)Managed and oversaw IST involvement to oversee network and develop Supportsystem at regional office. Planned, oversaw and managed all aspects ofnetwork and desktop support. Developed Help Desk and ancillary systems thatreduced service calls from over 25 /day to 25 /week. Because of this wasasked to consolidate national help desks to be more efficient. Projectresulted in saving over $500,000 in the first year. My experience includesimplementing desktop standards and asset control allowed for reducedproblems and user issues. Because of frequent interaction with users,multiple project teams, outside vendors and suppliers able to developresource planning and implementation schedules. I oversaw 15 people andmanaged numerous projects to improve efficiency. Did follow-up with all theusers to ensure that they were satisfied with what they had. Worked to makesure that all departments were made aware of new equipment that might maketheir job easier and created the projects to get them implemented. Leftwhen office moved to Kansas City. . Managed Help Desk installation around US that saved $500,000.00 in first year . Oversaw planning and successful implementation of equipment within infrastructure. . Saved over 30% of equipment costs by negotiating with suppliers to engineer value to company. . Established asset control and company-wide equipment inventory to determine outdated equipment. . Effectively directed staff of 15.Environment: MS Suite, Windows |
