Danielle Thomas

About Danielle Thomas

As a dynamic and results-driven professional, I blend marketing and communications strategies with agile project management to deliver innovative and impactful outcomes. With a passion for creative storytelling, I thrive on developing compelling content that resonates with audiences and elevates brand experiences. I am dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust to achieve shared goals and drive success Leveraging a strong background in content creation and creative direction, I’m dedicated to crafting engaging campaigns that drive growth and enhance brand visibility. My expertise in agile methodologies allows me to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and adapt quickly to evolving market trends, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and precisely. As a connected and collaborative leader, I empower teams to push creative boundaries, adapt to challenges, and deliver on time, every time. My focus is on creating cohesive, high-impact solutions that align with both strategic goals and customer needs. Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive success together!

Experience

1. Sr Scrum Master

   Assurant

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Lead IT teams in the implementation of Agile and Scrum practices to deliver software products efficiently while driving high-quality communications.Develop and communicate marketing plans to internal teams, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring the alignment of marketing strategies with overall business objectives.Facilitate collaboration between business units and marketing, communications, and IT teams to ensure timely product releases, customer satisfaction, and impactful promotional efforts.Head the development of internal content and communications that promote the company’s technology and customer service capabilities.Guide IT teams by coaching Scaled Agile and Scrum best practices, removing impediments, and creating a safe and collaborative environment. Pilot teams to deliver high-value software in small increments through online platforms. Utilize Azure DevOps and other collaborative tools.Spearhead self-service and support teams in Scrum ceremonies to plan and organize work to improve the customer experience and continuous delivery.Assist teams with building relationships with other areas to expedite the delivery of software to improve company performance quarterly.Establish a collaborative culture to share knowledge and prevent silos for the growth of the teams.Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on how to engage with other teams.Train teams on Agile methodology and becoming change agents to encourage others to adopt the practices.Educate teams on forecasting and predicting workload to meet established metrics to become more efficient and effective.

Education

• University of Iowa

  B.A.

  1991 — 1995

• LOMA University

  Fellow, Life Management Institute

  2016 — 2017

• Walden University

  M.B.A.

  2006 — 2009

• Capella University

  Graduate Certificate

  2001 — 2002