Debbie Desjardins

About Debbie Desjardins

Enthusiastic and highly organized professional offering versatile project management…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Collaborative For Higher Education Shared Services

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Managed multiple workstreams for a large, multi-company, collaborative, software implementation (Workday)- Project Manager overseeing the Reporting, Integrations, Financial Aid and Alignment workstreams for SIS Workday Software Implementation and the Human Capital Management and Finance workstreams for ERP Workday Software Implementation for 5, and sometimes 6 colleges- Managed cross-functional teams for SaaS-based Workday implementation, ensuring project scope, timelines, and deliverables were met- Additionally led the procurement of a data solution for all 6 colleges and CHESS - Communicated with various levels of stakeholders to ensure understanding, compliance and effectiveness- Predicted resources needed to reach objectives and managed resources in an effective and efficient manner- Provided project updates consistently to project leads and the CHESS Program ManagementDirector about strategy, adjustments, and progress- Utilized industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution- Measured project performance to identify areas for improvement

Education

• Chapman University

  Bachelor's degree

  2004 — 2006

• University of Arizona

  Theater and Music

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Time Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Office Administration
• Event Planning
• Project Coordination
• Avid Xpress
• Adobe Premiere
• Shotgun
• Final Draft Pro
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Mac Os
• Final Cut Pro
• Data Entry
• Typing
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Organization Skills
• Creative Writing
• Windows Xp
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Entertainment
• Microsoft Word
• Indesign
• Communication
• Trello