THERESA KANN
Dedicated Project Manager successful at work flow planning and staff retention strategies. Boosts productivity through innovative management and mentorship. Keen to apply new and emerging project organization techniques to increase overall performance.
Project Manager / Wells Fargo – Des Moines, IA 09/2013 – Current
- Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Modified and reconstructed project plans to better align with organizational objectives.
- Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Managed entire project life cycle from initial concept through final delivery.
Project Manager / Contracted – Cedar Rapids, IA 01/2009 – 09/2013
- Coached project management teams on recognizing and minimizing risks, using key actual projects as examples.
- Converted existing business objectives into specific measurable, time-based goals and realistic action plans.
- Generated thorough reports detailing scope, schedule and sustainability information.
- Utilized forward-thinking approach for uncovering and solving stakeholder concerns and project issues.
Education and Training
Certifications in Web Design, Project Management and Business Analysis.
Seattle University – Seattle, WA 06/1983
Bachelor of Science : Civil Engineering
University of Washington – Seattle, WA 06/1993
Master of Science : Industrial Engineering
Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids, IA 06/2003
Associate of Arts : Interior Design
Metropolitan Community College – Omaha, NE
Associate of Arts : Information Technology