Experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master with understanding of the challenges faced by Agile teams, stakeholder management experience and the ability to effectively work cross-functionally. A dedicated team player with strong organizational and effective communication skills.
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite
Technical Support
Risk Management
Project Scope Analysis
Presentations
Agile Methodology
Schedule Management
Project Development
Project Tracking
Project Scope
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite Expert
Project Planning
Experience
08/2019 to 05/2022
Agile Project Manager / Scrum MasterTech Air – Vineland, NJ,
Implemented Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to streamline project workflows, increase team
productivity, and ensure project objectives were met
Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks and resources to optimize project outcomes
and meet stakeholder expectations
Facilitated daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives, fostering transparency,
accountability, and continuous improvement within the team
Utilized Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) to track progress, manage backlog, and visualize
project status, ensuring team alignment and enabling informed decision-making
Collaborated closely with product owners and stakeholders to define project scope, establish priorities, and manage
expectations, ensuring alignment with business goals
Implemented Agile project metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into
project progress, enabling data-driven decision-making
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and learning, coaching team members on Agile principles, practices,
and self-organization to enhance team performance and effectiveness
Proactively identified and mitigated project risks and issues, leveraging Agile principles and adaptive planning
techniques to maintain project momentum and minimize disruptions
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, empowering teams to take ownership of their work, fostering innovation, and
fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
Discussed business strategies, practices, or policies with managers and senior leaders
Developed and updated project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, budgets,
and staffing
Facilitated project meetings
Proposed, reviewed, or approved modifications to project plans
Produced and distributed project documents and status reports regularly and as needed
Designed or implemented improvements in communication for monitoring of projects
Conducted regular risk management to minimize project risks
Facilitated resource procurement and project closeout activities
Performed other duties as assigned.
12/2012 to 05/2016
Scrum MasterKbr – Redwood City, CA,
Facilitated all Scrum Ceremonies, such as Daily Stand up, retrospective, planning session, grooming and demo
review
Used tools such as JIRA and Confluence to manage Sprint metrics
Collaborated with Product Owner to prioritize and groom backlog
Assisted Agile Coach in guiding Scrum Teams during Incremental Planning
Managed project documentation such as meeting notes, retrospective data,
reporting metrics in Confluence.
07/2010 to 10/2012
Crisis ManagerPrince Georges County Schools – City, STATE,
Maintained and managed state and district-wide data and reporting for Coordinated Early Intervening Services
Developed, implemented and monitored school-wide behavior management plans
Served as an expert resource to all school personnel for risk and crisis management
Provided training to all staff members on the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) related to appropriate
discipline procedures in schools, including de-escalation techniques, defensive strategies, and safe physical restraint
methods.
Education and Training
Expected in 04/2022 to to
Project Management Professional (PMP): - , GPA:
Expected in 10/2019 to to
Scrum Master Certification (PSM I), Agile Methodology: Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA GPA:
Expected in 07/2015 to to
Project Management Certification: Harvard University - Cambridge, MA GPA:
Expected in 01/2011 to to
Management and Leadership Certification: Georgetown University - Washington, D.C. GPA:
Expected in 01/2010 to to
Management and Leadership Certification: Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA GPA:
Expected in 07/2009 to to
BA: Kinesiology - , GPA: cum laude
Expected in to to
PMI: Project Management Institute - .org, GPA:
Expected in to to
Professional: Scrum Institute - Scrum.org, GPA:
Certifications
Professional Scrum Master Certification, Agile Methodology, Scrum.org
Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques (TACT-2) – Sept. 2010
CPR, Water Safety Instruction, First Aid training
Video Editing and Production, Georgia Film Academy at Piedmont College
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