Andrea Cook

Step Up For Students | Project Manager | Analytical and Project - Program Support

Role
Project Manager CEO Office at Step Up For Students
Location
Wichita, KS, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Andrea Cook

I am a certified Senior Project Manager with expertise in PMO leadership, compliance governance, and strategic project management. Proven track record in cost-saving initiatives, risk mitigation, and budget management. Skilled in global cross-functional team leadership and proficient with tools such as Smartsheet, SAP, CRM and Tableau. Adept at managing complex projects with a focus on regulatory compliance and client expectations including successful delivery under DoD contracts. Recognized for driving organizational goals through strategic PMO support and effective stakeholder communication.In my spare time, I volunteer on the PMI Board of Directors for the local Wichita chapter as VP of Programs networking speakers, project management events, awareness, and mentoring others who aspire to obtain their PMP Certification.

Experience

  1. Project Manager CEO Office

    Step Up For Students

    Mar 2025 — Present · FL, US

    Strategic and analytical Project Manager supporting CEO and Senior Leadership Team with high-impact initiatives across budgeting, business development, and organizational planning. Drive cross-functional execution of key programs by producing actionable insights, detailed reporting, and effective collaboration across departments. Lead bi-weekly Change Management Board meetings and champion project management best practices to build organizational capability and deliver results. Known for translating complex goals into structured, achievable outcomes.

Education

  • Southwestern College

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

    2000 — 2003

  • Friends University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business

    2007 — 2009

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Resourceful Problem-Solving
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Sap
  • High Level Networking
  • Engineering Management
  • Team Facilitation
  • Inventory Management
  • Program Management
  • Program Facilitation
  • Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Aircraft
  • Business Management
  • Cross Functional Team Building
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Project Risk
  • Aviation
  • Building Strong Business Relationships
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Capital Budgeting
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Process Improvement
  • Aerospace
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Risk Management
  • Root Cause Analysis

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