Kendrick D. Collins
108 N. Walnut St.
Dumas, AR 71639 US
Mobile: (770) 212-1804
Email: kendrick.collins03@icloud.com
Summary:Experienced IT Project Manager with
software development experience and strong business acumen. Excellent team
player and fast learner that works well under pressure. Using the PMBOK as
guide, managed projects throughout the entire software development lifecycle
and have a history of delivering on time and within budget.
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Work Experience:
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Hewlett
Packard
07/2009 - 01/2014
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Client/Customer Project/
Manager II
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Duties, Accomplishments
and Related Skills:
Assisted senior project manager and account executive.
Managed $50M Delta Dental client implementation projects through the full
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), using Project Managers Book of
Knowledge (PMBOK) methodologies. Developed in conjunction with the client
representative, a definition of the project. Ensured projects were
delivered on time, within budget and required quality standard (within
agreed specifications).
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Managed and lead project team that consisted of five team members.
• Managed coordination of the
partners and working groups engaged in project work.
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Developed and maintained a detailed project plan.
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Managed project deliverables in line with the project plan.
• Recorded and managed project
issues and escalated when necessary.
• Managed project scope and change
control and escalated issues to client or senior project manager when
necessary.
• Monitored project progress and
performance.
• Provided status reports to the
project sponsor and management.
• Liaised with, and updates
progress to, project board/senior management.
• Final approval of the design
specification.
• Worked closely with clients to
ensure the project meets business needs.
• Conducted weekly team meeting to
discuss project status and review project milestones.
Accomplishments:
1.
Created
new time audit system; directly improved client billing by 20%.
2.
Successfully
met all delivery deadlines; team recognized with bonuses
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Electronic Data Systems (
EDS was purchased by HP in
2009)
07/2006 - 07/2009
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Project Analyst
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Duties, Accomplishments
and Related Skills:
Responsible for maintenance
of the project plan, maintenance and updating of a project schedules.
Provided administrative support to the senior project manager and account
executive.
• Set up and managed support functions covering planning,
tracking, reporting, quality management and internal communication.
•Produced consolidated reporting to the project board, including
milestone summary, key issues, risks, benefits, summary of costs
incurred.
• Establishes standards, tools and procedures for use on the project,
including issue, risk, change, and information management.
• Manages the project library.
• Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and
standards.
• Managed the support and provision of project tools and
equipment.
• Assisted with the production of user documentation.
Accomplishments:
1.
Successfully
migrated three client accounts to new Financial Account Management
System.
2.
Trained
10 project managers on Microsoft Project/Project Server
3.
Promoted
to Project Manager II
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Electronic Data
Systems
10/2000 - 07/2006
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Information Analyst
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Duties, Accomplishments
and Related Skills:
Designed, constructed,
tested, and implemented portions of Health Care Claims Processing
technology through application of the appropriate software development
life cycle methodology. Liaised with customers to gain understanding of
the business environment, technical context and organizational strategic
direction to ensure client expectations were met.
• Worked with the project manager and other project team members
to define the technical development requirements and priorities.
• Contributed to technical strategy, policy and procedure.
• Ensured new code interfaced properly with other systems.
• Contributing to technical strategy, policy and procedure.
• Development and operation of technical testing programs.
• Production of technical documentation to agreed quality
standards.
• Reporting on progress/issues to management and users.
Accomplishments:
1. Selected by project manager to design new Benefits Pricing
System that provided clients with greater flexibility when configuring
pricing for benefit packages.
2. Hand-picked by
project manager to support client implementation project 3.
Promoted to Project Analyst
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Education:
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ECPI Technical College Richmond, VA United States
Associate's Degree 10/2010
GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0
Major: Computer Science
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Job Related Training:
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Project Management Professional
Certification: Completed 40+ hours of training; pending exam
Agile Project Management
Essentials Jun 10, 2014
Project Requirements and Defining Scope Jun 27, 2013
Direct, Monitor, and Control Project Work Feb 8, 2014
Integrated Initiation and Planning Feb 7, 2014
Project Management Process Groups Feb 1, 2014
Project Management Overview Jan 27, 2014
Managing Projects within Organizations Jun 27, 2013
Controlling Changes and Closing a Project Jun 11, 2014
Adopting an Agile Approach to Project Management Jun 11, 2014
Mentoring Project Management Professional (PMP) Feb 7, 2014
Mentoring PRINCE2: Foundation Jun 10, 2014
Uncovering the Root Problem Apr 10, 2013
Mitigating Risks when Improving Processes Apr 7, 2013
Handling a Change Request Mar 18, 2013
Planning Project Costs Mar 18, 2013
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure Feb 17, 2013
Being an Effective Team Member Feb 12, 2013
Supporting Project Managers Feb 12, 2013
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Affiliations:
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Project Management Institute
- Project Manager
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References:
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Name
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Employer
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Title
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Phone
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Email
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Lynne Newton (*)
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Hewlett Packard
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Technical Delivery Manager
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lynne.newton@hp.com
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Salil Gulve (*)
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Hewlett Packard
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Technical Delivery Manager
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Salil.gulve@hp.com
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(*) Indicates professional
reference
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Additional Information:
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Served in US Army for 7+ years as an Administrative Assistant and
Arkansas National Guard for 1+ years as a Combat Medic. Honorable
Discharge.
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