xxx-xxx-xxxx 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 abc@xyz.com

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

results-driven project manager eager to contribute dynamic leadership, team-building and interpersonal relation skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing operational and revenue performance as a key member.

profile

ø  offer extensive experience in planning, directing and implementing critical, large-scale projects focused on innovative information technology and end-user solutions.

ø  results-driven leader who effectively builds, trains and leads top-performing teams and creates a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  expertise in developing and executing strategic policies, procedures, processes, and methodologies to optimize performance.

ø  cost-effectively administer budgets and assets.

ø  proficiently steer projects from concept through delivery.

ø  proven value and dedication as a team member, as demonstrated by longevity and progression throughout career.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and products and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

career achievements

ø  successfully managed all aspects of 30 business critical applications migration as part of a 9-month data center migration project; planned and coordinated across numerous stakeholders from business to production support to ensure smooth flow of operations.

ø  directly oversaw the effective relocation and verification of vendor-owned servers to new datacenter; steered the coordination of company and vendor teams and security control maintenance.

ø  led 50 concurrent business critical application migrations involving interdepartmental and cross-functional teams as part of an asset transfer related to a line of business divestiture, illustrating sharp technological acumen and detail orientation to support enterprise-wide operations.

ø  strategically developed and executed security architecture specific to merrill lynch s flagship workstation and consumer platforms tga, wmtp, and ml direct, instrumental to boosting productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

ø  designed and implemented migration procedures and documentation for the successful migration of 5,000 workstations.

professional experience

merrill lynch, global wealth management technology - hopewell, nj                                                1997-present
assistant vice president/project manager (2003-present)

  promoted to contribute dynamic leadership skills in managing long-term, multi-million-dollar projects.

  directly oversee all aspects of software development lifecycle for diverse development and deployment partners ranging from architecture, engineering and packaging to integration, qa and production support, demonstrating exceptional project management and multitasking abilities in achieving operational goals and timelines.

  drive the development of technical strategy, standards, change control and customer support, while ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures to optimize productivity, efficiency and quality of services.

  plan, coordinate and supervise diverse network infrastructure projects including updating rmds (thompson feed server) effecting various platform, exhibiting organizational and problem-solving skills.

  build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively between stakeholders, senior management and staff through oral presentations, written reports, and scorecards.

 

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merrill lynch, global wealth management technology - hopewell, nj                                                1997-present
assistant vice president/project manager (2003-present)

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  apply advanced communication talents toward actively participating in launch-planning sessions with business, technology and operations teams to arrange schedules and delegate assignments to maximize use of human resources while controlling costs and meeting company needs.

  conduct comprehensive review and analysis of phased deliverables, estimated vs. actual costs, risks and contingency plans to identify and recommend targeted strategies to boost performance.

assistant vice president/engineering, packaging & integration (1997-2003)

  identified and addressed existing and potential integration-build issues on nt 4.0, windows 2000, and netscape enterprise server.

  exhibited solid technological skills in supporting the administration and maintenance of sql server 6.5 as well as 70+ compaq servers running microsoft windows nt; created proactive upgrades and enhancements for optimal results.

  collaborated closely with development teams to communicate code delivery and compatibility requirements, illustrating strong communication and interpersonal relation abilities.

  steered the creation and troubleshooting of automated installation packages for desktop and web server using wise and provided strategic support for the migration from mssql server from version 6.5 to 7.0, further demonstrating ability to manage multiple functions.

  relied upon to apply detail orientation and analytical skills toward closely reviewing incoming release notes submitted by developers for any addition or change into the application and change into the document for integration team.

 

prior experience

 

project coordinator/system engineer, hoffmann-laroche - nutley, nj                                          

technology consultant, various companies including lucent technology & american international group (aig)

accounting supervisor of financial control unit, hanover insurance company - piscataway, nj

education

bachelor of arts, information technology - the thomas edison state college (trenton, nj)

associate s degree in accounting - middlesex county college (edison, nj)

certifications/training

dale carnegie graduate

project management professional (pmp)

managing it projects (training class)

six sigma (process design -5 days)           

microsoft mcse nt 4.0

cne 3.5, and cna 4.0

technical skills

microsoft office suite, microsoft project, onenote, microsoft visio, microsoft exchange

professional affiliations

dale carnegie coach

member of cac (communications advisory council)

member of employee giving campaign

member of toast master (ml bull club)

member of cmmi process improvements (project monitoring & control / measurement & analysis)    

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from leading high performance teams and facilitating superior employee development to streamlining operations and executing proactive project management processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic leader.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing technology solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in planning, directing and implementing critical, large-scale projects focused on innovative information technology and end-user solutions.  to complement my experience, i offer a bachelor of arts in information technology and i am a certified project management professional.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

vibha d. patel