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Clifford Walker

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PMP-certified Project Manager with extensive IT coordination experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

I am a PMP-certified Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in IT and project coordination. My career has been marked by a proven track record of managing projects with budgets exceeding $430,000, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate. I have successfully implemented strategic scope optimizations that resulted in cost savings of $135,500, showcasing my ability to enhance operational efficiency and deliver value to organizations.

Throughout my career, I have coordinated numerous cross-functional projects, organized large-scale events, and cultivated productive communication among diverse stakeholders. My technical expertise includes proficiency in project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile, as well as hands-on experience with project management software like Asana and MS Project. I am passionate about leading teams to success and continuously seek opportunities for professional development and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Coordinator

Kentucky School Boards Association

Oct 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated projects on time and within budget, organizing over 80 cross-functional meetings by preparing agendas and documenting minutes, action items, decisions, and issues. Delivered quarterly IT department updates to organizational leadership, reporting on project milestones, progress, and upcoming goals across 6 consecutive meetings.

Project Coordination Meeting Management Stakeholder Communication Waterfall Methodology Agile Principles Server Patching Budget Management Vendor Management Software Training Event App Development

Desktop Support Team Lead

The AME Group

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year)

Managed weekly/monthly server patching using Automox for 10 systems, including financial software and DCs, while coordinating with staff via the internal intranet to minimize downtime and disruption. Budgeted $13,490 for IT equipment, software, and licenses by communicating with vendor partners, securing favorable pricing with limited available resources.

Automox Server Patching IT Budgeting Vendor Management Network Administration Financial Software Data Center Management Intranet Management IT Equipment Procurement Software Licensing

Technical Support Analyst

Trilogy Health Services

Mar 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Achieved $124,000 in cost savings by identifying and implementing project scope changes, repurposing IT hardware, imaging devices, and authoring user SOPs. Managed the execution of 12 multiple IT projects annually while balancing operations work, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability, accommodating competing work priorities and meeting project deadlines.

Cross Functional Team Leadership Cost Savings Project Management IT Hardware Imaging Devices SOP Development Project Execution Operational Excellence Cross functional Team Leadership IT Infrastructure Deployment Process Improvement

Technology Service Desk Analyst

Compucom

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Performed multitasking in a fast-paced work setting, supporting 40 help desk team members with various technical issues. Created 77 process guides, troubleshooting templates, and approval workflows, enhancing team efficiency and standardizing client-facing communication for frequent technical requests.