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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (Home) PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (Cell)EXECUTIVE SUMMARYI am a customer-focused project management and new product development professional, with a track record of producing concrete results by balancing the application of theory with the tools and methodologies that are tailored to a specific environment. I have mastered the ability to leverage and incorporate organizational development and collaborative tools into very diverse environments through effective facilitation with the ability to successfully influence and motivate project teams.By combining creativity and innovation with a process orientation, I have been able to achieve strong results in a broad range of functional disciplines and industry applications.CORPORATE AND CLIENT EXPERIENCEHamline University Digital Transformation (March August 2018)Change Management role in the Hamline NOW Digital Transformation initiative which is a multi-phase project spanning multiple years to replace their 20 year old technology with a move to the cloud. This is the first higher education institution in the State of MN to move towards this implementation. Workday is the platform and their local representatives indicated they have never seen an implementation GOLIVE in 8 months.Axiom Marketing Communications (June 2017 - 2018)Client engagement in the areas of market research, branding, new product development and project managementCentury College, Advanced Manufacturing Program (2015-2017)Managed and executed a 15 million dollar Department of Labor Grant to increase manufacturing positions within industryMNIT Central Innovation Program (2013)Promoted IT innovation utilizing an Open Innovation framework to serve Minnesota citizens while transforming the States culture to become more innovative and improve the effectiveness of services in MN government. Utilized Agile/SCRUM techniques in a bullpen environment with Daily Standups, 2 Week Sprints and RetrospectivesState of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (2012-2013)Managed implementation of software upgrades for Order for Protection database and Integrated Search Service (ISS). Utilized Agile/SCRUM techniques with Daily Standups and 4 week Sprints.Johnstech International (2008-2011)Managed development and commercialization of Kelvin Pad ROL200Configurable technology and Kelvin Leaded ROL technologyIndependent Project Manager (2004-2014)Managed consulting firm, including acquiring project management clients, and management of projects through implementation, and developing training materials for the following companies:TechMix, LLCFishbowl SolutionsTrissentialMilestone Consulting3MTaylor CorporationSmiths MedicalAcist MedicalHighlights include developing and delivering project management training, coaching project and program managers, leading efforts to turnaround troubled projects, and managing product development projects.Product Development Manager Medtronic, Cardiac Rhythm Management (2003-2004)Led a cross-functional technology team to bring a program to introduce 3 OEM products into the marketplace back on track, facilitated the use of a brainstorming and responsibility methodology (RACI matrix) for use in a critical product field support issue for Corporate Quality, and brought idea to form a Project Management Chapter within the Tech Forum organization and bring Medtronic on as a Corporate Partner of Minnesota PMIErgonomics/Safety Specialist 3M Environmental Health & Safety (2002-2003)Utilized Human Factors Engineering background as Corporate Ergonomics Specialist to do assessments within the business units. In addition completed Green Belt Six Sigma training to take on a Green Belt Safety program to deploy within the overall corporate organization.Project Management Consultant/Account Manager 3M Learning Center (1999-2002)Project Management Consultant /Account Manager 3M Technical Development (1997-1999)Managed project management/teamwork learning curriculum including selection and evaluation of coursework as it related to individual corporate outcomes. Maintained relationship with various vendors and updated content deliverables as needed. Coached the application of concept/ideation tools for both technology centers and business units for the roll-out of Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma corporate initiatives that resulted in new opportunities for growth.Project Management Office 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety (1994-1996)Facilitated project planning and portfolio management processes on projects to introduce a new platform of products to meet regulatory requirements.Project Scheduler 3M Commercialization Services (1988-1994)Tracked and monitored a broad array of large projects, achieving government contract awards for meeting cost and schedule criteria, in addition to receiving 3M Corporate Project Golden Step Award.Human Factors Engineer 3M Hardgoods & Electronic Systems Division (1984-1988)Functioned within an engineering capacity performing product usability studies with Human Factors and Industrial Design groups.PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Society of Quality (ASQ) Minnesota Chapter - Current Board Outreach/Partnerships with other Professional organizations in the Twin CitiesProject Management Institute (PMI) Minnesota Chapter - Current Community Manager for the Innovation and New Product Development Practice of Global PMI, PMI-MN Chapter Current Ana-Alvarez Holmberg Scholarship Founding Member and Annual Scholarship Award Team Member, Current Co-Chair for Manufacturing/Lean/Quality Community of PracticeSociety of Concurrent Product Development (SCPD) - Current Outreach/Distance Learning responsible for Partnerships with other professional associations and delivering remote content via webinarsExpertiseProject ManagementCustomer Requirements/VOCProject Planning/SchedulingResource ManagementRisk ManagementProject Life CycleProduct Development/Life CycleTraining DevelopmentIndustriesIndustrialHealthcareRetailCommunicationsSemiconductorSoftwareGovernmentAgricultureEducationEducationM.A. Leadership Augsburg College, May 1993 (Coursework completed)B.A. Experimental Psychology/Human Factors Engineering & International Relations University of Minnesota, May 1986Professional AffiliationsSee last pageReferencesAvailable upon requestKey Roles |
