Category Archives: Strategic Planning

Chief Project Officer

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August 2013 – Present     iVThree                       Dublin, Ohio

  • Client base has grown to several significant fortune 100 companies with several Project Managers at each.
  • Also responsible for the launch of several start-up ventures as internal projects.
  • Consulted several Fortune 100 companies on project management best practices
  • Managed the creation and facilitation of Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Programs, and Projects.
  • Execution of the initiatives and projects with an emphasis on financial budget and client satisfaction.

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Corporate Development & Project Management Office

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August 2013 – 2014    Quantum Health                      Columbus, Ohio

Director, Corporate Development & Project Management Office

* Manage the creation and facilitation of Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Programs, and Projects.
* Execution of the initiatives and projects with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness of meeting deliverables on prescribed timetables.
* Prepare plans and interact with CEO, CFO, Operating Committee and the Board of Directors.
* Lead, inspire and ensure appropriate associate ownership and accountability for projects in a highly virtual and matrix-managed organization.

Director, Center of Operational Excellence and Program Management

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June 2012 – August 2013     Pacer International                       Dublin, Ohio

Director, Center of Operational Excellence and Program Management

  • Created the Operations Excellence Office within the Commercial organization reporting to the enterprise Chief Commercial Officer
  • Established consistent Project Management, Project Governance and Project Portfolio Management processes allowing for accurate reporting of project metrics.
  • Shaped the Business Process Improvement Methodology utilizing  Lean Six Sigma Philosophy and Principles.
  • As the owner of the Corporate Strategic Planning I am working to insure each Initiative and Project are scoped and progress towards the corporate goals.
  • Developed and lead Pacer’s Operations Excellence department including implementation and training of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
  • Managed complex, cross-functional process improvement programs and initiatives, using Lean-Six Sigma methodology and tools. DMAIC, and where appropriate, Kaizen events.

Director, Program Management Office

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January 2012 – June, 2012     Pacer International Dublin, Ohio

Director, Program Management Office

  • Created the Enterprise Project Management Office within Network Operations organization reporting to the enterprise COO.
  • Implemented IBM Lombardi Business Process Management system.
  • Implemented IBM Blueworks Live system to build process maps and monitoring tools.
  • Created Corporate Strategic Initiatives tracking and project reporting methodology.
  • Created Project Management Methodology within Pacer for both IT and Business projects, including new product development efforts.
  • Trained teams of Pacer “Project Managers” on new methodology and industry best practice for Project Management
  • Established and facilitated the adoption of enterprise Demand Management, Resource Management and Release Management processes to insure high quality project delivery.
  • Created the Corporate Strategic Initiatives dashboard  and metrics to monitor program and project performance.
  • Implemented Agile Methodology and oversaw the adoption on multiple strategic projects.