Building a climbing gym in Fort Wayne 🧗🏽 | I own 2 homes but live in a van 🚐 | DM me a dad joke & let's be friends 😂 | Army National Guard 🇺🇸

I remember in grade school I was a loser with no vision or purpose for my life. One day, I met this lady who had pizza outside my middle school. She volunteered her time for an after school program where they created a fun space for kids to be kids. I went to the after school program because, let's be honest, there was pizza.

I finally found a place where I belonged, a place where I could discover who I am. She mentored me. She helped me with my first interview, college applications, and devastating high school break ups. 

She demonstrated intentionality and genuinely wanted what's best for me which is counter cultural. I  had no money to give and nothing to contribute. Yet, she invested in me anyways.

Now I want to give back. I live to equip, encourage, and empower people to reach their potential. I have no expectation of return, only invitation to be better humans.

Edwin Chow, PMP

If you don’t have plans for Saturday, you do now. 

You’re welcome ☺️

Built Fort Wayne's first climbing gym 🧗🏽 | I own 2 homes but live in a van 🚐 | DM me a dad joke & let's be friends 😂 | Army National Guard 🇺🇸

Please consider joining us this Saturday at 5:30 pm for The Foundry Fort Wayne at Electric Works.

These 8 amazing Amp Lab at Electric Works students ventures will be competing for cash prizes and we are so proud of them!

Get your tickets at:  https://lnkd.in/gUeurusT

#fortwayne #entrepreneurship #innovation

CHG Healthcare

Manager II of Project Management - Strategic Operations

Manager II of Project Management

Directly lead and manage a team consisting of 4 Project Managers and 2 Business Systems Analysts responsible for overseeing CompHealth Divisional, CHG Digital, and CHG Corporate projects. These projects encompass critical initiatives such as Workday and SalesCloud implementations, as well as CompHealth/CHG Process Improvements, including the revamping of CHG team committees, contract processes, and the creation of new corporate roles and teams.

Spearheaded talent development and recognition within the team, resulting in the promotion of 2 team members within the first year of employment. Advocated for individual raises ranging from 8% to 20% for all team members, acknowledging their contributions and dedication.

Played a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring junior Project Managers in Project Management Methodologies. Provided guidance and support to mid-level Project Managers, enabling them to successfully obtain their PMP Certification, contributing to their professional growth.

Implemented a comprehensive PMO restructure within the first year of employment. This involved a thorough analysis of gaps in the previous process and structure. Subsequently, new project documents were created, and processes were improved or established. These changes resulted in a substantial increase in stakeholder confidence, as evidenced by company surveys and stakeholder outreach.

Successfully coordinated the consolidation of project schedules and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs for CHG Digital/Corporate and CompHealth-driven projects. This collaborative effort led to enhanced collaboration between divisions, reduced project gaps, and streamlined workflows.

Manager of Project Management

Nu Skin

Successfully united the Global Pharmanex cross-functional team by establishing effective working group meetings and standups. This initiative significantly increased team communication, collaboration, and efficiency within projects.

Volunteered to oversee all digital application development within the Value Stream's product offerings, including Personal Care, Beauty, and Pharmanex. This strategic move resulted in substantial cost and time savings due to the application of your technical and vendor management project management skills.

Collaborated directly with Nu Skin sales leaders and customers during the Nu Skin bi-annual global event, representing the Pharmanex Product Marketing Team. Provided education and training on the newly released line of physical fitness products, contributing to their success as best sellers at the event.

Appointed as the head of an implementation subcommittee responsible for researching best practices and vendor software usage. Led efforts in vendor selection, training, and implementation for a new project management tool. The projected goal is to achieve a 10% increase in project efficiency within the first six (6) months of tool implementation.

Senior Global Project Manager - Pharmanex

Instructure

Led the creation and implementation of successful project tracking metrics and processes that increased efficiency by reducing project waste. This initiative also enhanced project management knowledge and resulted in more robust creative briefs.

Directed, synchronized, and integrated large-scale marketing projects for an educational technology SaaS company. Provided operations support and conceptualized, developed, designed, and implemented global marketing strategies.

Collaborated with principal international and domestic stakeholders on end-to-end project life cycles, demonstrating ownership and commitment to project success.

Senior Marketing Project Manager

SolutionStream

Collaborated directly with SolutionStream customers to develop professional education, marketing materials, and custom value-based company solutions. This included the creation of custom iOS/Android apps and interactive Unity applications for web and mobile platforms.

Continuously managed all program/project timelines and budgets per key milestones and deliverables. Took ownership of the success of multiple concurrent software development projects, utilizing the Agile software development cycle set forth by SolutionStream to maximize client satisfaction and corporate profitability.

Assumed responsibility for project and client success at product tradeshows by maximizing the value of the agreed deliverables. Focused on addressing key customer needs while maintaining project costs 5% under budget.

Senior Project Manager

Infuse Medical | A Comprehensive Digital Agency

Established direct relationships with medical device manufacturers to develop professional education and marketing materials, including iOS and Android apps, simulated medical exercises, interactive media, solid instructional design principles, and 3D renderings.

Created and managed all project timelines, resource scheduling, and budgets per key deliverable milestones. Utilized the Agile/Waterfall software development cycle to maximize client satisfaction and corporate profitability.

Provided project management expertise and leadership to colleagues, offering group and individual training to enhance team capabilities.

Volunteered for additional duties within my role, taking the initiative to evaluate and make recommendations on overall best practices and processes.

Spillman Technologies

Responsible for upgrading customer software to the most recent supported version through a dedicated project team and development efforts.

Ensured customer servers met the appropriate specifications by performing server analytics and verifying the appropriate directories were in place.

Conducted thorough quality assurance (QA) checks on each software upgrade, personally overseeing the process and appointing team members to assist in QA.

Implemented and adhered to the PMI (Project Management Institute) process to align with the company's strategic goals, especially on multi-year projects serving customers in the public safety sector.

Leveraged logic, organizational assets, and interpersonal skills to define the core scope of each project. For software upgrades, the work was broken down into sub-projects using teams within a matrix environment, facilitating effective control over the work breakdown structure.

Project Manager

US Army

Dedicated and highly disciplined military professional with a proven track record of excellence during 4 years of service in the U.S. Army. Possessing a strong sense of duty, leadership, and unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of honor, integrity, and service. Excelled in a variety of challenging roles and environments, consistently demonstrating adaptability, teamwork, and an unyielding work ethic.

Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, becoming the youngest squad member to advance through the ranks quickly and prioritized the safety and well-being of fellow soldiers under my command and those around me.

Conducted multiple training sessions for police forces and other military personnel, specializing in weapon materials, weapon safety, breach tactics, and other assigned duties.

Specialist

Experienced leader specializing in the development of high-functioning PMO teams, whether building them from the ground up or enhancing established foundations. Recognized for my ability to identify talent, nurture individual strengths, address weaknesses, and foster continuous developmental improvement. Proficient in team and task process analytics, I encourage growth through learning from both mistakes and successes. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 15 years of expertise in diverse project environments, including manufacturing, digital agency, custom software development, and technical applications. Proficient in Waterfall, Hybrid, and Agile methodologies, ensuring successful project outcomes in dynamic and evolving contexts.

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