Delivering Value and Technical Expertise

Driven to achieve goals and overcome obstacles, confident, highly energized, eff
ective and persuasive communicator with strong business, interpersonal and techn
ical skills. Recognized as a results-oriented, resourceful, adaptable Project Ma
nager with strong leadership experience and abilities as well as experience mana
ging Global Initiatives. Hands-on, focused, with a high level of practical, exp
eriential knowledge, and a diverse, highly technical background.
Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams and sub-contractors to meet project goa
ls on time and under budget, thorough in documenting scope and project plans, an
d preparing estimates and schedules, skilled at identifying and mitigating risk,
and expert at coaching project managers. Thrives in highly challenging situati
ons and works successfully with culturally diverse groups. Successfully overcom
es resistance to achieve buy-in of new methodologies from all stakeholders.
* A turnkey solution provider who consistently earns the confidence of both clie
nt and internal representatives through the delivery of superior support before,
during, and after the project has been completed. An expert on consistently del
ivering critical projects on time and on budget.
* A builder of high performance teams, who thrives in environments requiring a h
igh level strategist and a big picture thinker. Proven management skills utilize
d in directing the efforts of diverse cross-functional teams and external cross
discipline resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Business Analysis Business Development P&L Team Development Mentoring Quanti
tative Analysis Scheduling Marketing Communication Change Management Inciden
t Management
Performance Management Vendor Negotiations Resource Management
Virtual Team Development Operational Support and Management
Technical Recruiting Talent Development

EXPERIENCE
Volunteer June 2010 - present
Adult Literacy Center - GED
School Sisters of Notre Dame Rising Stars
Mount Mary College Alumnae Vice President

Rockwell Automation Milwaukee, WI 2002-2008

IT Manager, Solutions Delivery/Global Operations Applications Services 2004-2008
Responsible for IT Operations Project Management Portfolio, including oversight
and governance of 150 projects, and providing PM staff of direct reports with st
andardized and consistent processes, tools, and training.
* Managed relocations, plant openings, closings, downsizing, and expansions, inc
luding annual forecasting of resources and infrastructure requirements for real
estate company.
* Provided Performance Management, mentoring, and salary management for team of
22.
* Rebuilt 100% of team after previous team relocated to new project.
Operations Lead/Control Environment Program Lead 2002-2004
Successfully managed multiple infrastructure operations projects. Reviewed, int
erpreted, prioritized, and applied COBIT Control Objectives for IT processes, fa
cilitating controls development and implementation. Developed project specifica
tions and/or Service Level Agreements (SLA), including time, quality, and resour
ce requirements.
* Implemented new mainframe computer to improve timing of month-end close.
* Spearheaded professional teams, implemented all project requirements, and work
ed with customer to define work processes and system requirements, delivering qu
ality commitments on time and on budget.
* Led outsourcing effort for EDR development, and managed implementation of arch
itecture design (hardware, software, and network).

EDS 1984 2002

Infrastructure Specialist - Project Manager
Served variety of key roles with increasing responsibility, including Program Ma
nger, Project Manager, and People Manager. Ultimately responsible for Global En
terprise Development of corporate systems.
* Led Process Development and implementation of corporate policies and procedure
s, acquiring and applying diverse technical skills.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI
graduated May 15, 2010
GPA 3.96
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI
Graduated Cum Laude
Associate Degree in Applied Science - Computer Operations and Computer Programmi
ng
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Indiana
Received Deans Award and Coberly Scholarship for Academic Achievement

CERTIFICATION
Unix Software Engineer

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
CIO Spotlight Award, Rockwell Automation