Jess L. Jackson

About Jess L. Jackson

12 years of experience – Perceptive Project Management; meeting and exceeding client needs with solid knowledge of procedures and guidelines; while offering skills in the preparation and execution of complex projects and transactions while adhering to applicable regulations. Specializing in timely project completion, flexible thinking, experience in project planning, implementation, and execution. A Specialist with a proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity while training peers and trainees; as well as a consistent track record of on-time, and quality delivery. Qualifications: Efficiently synthesize project information and accurately establish project scope Understands PM Life Cycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closure) PMI Member and PMBOK knowledgeable. Communicates effectively w/ various cross departments Ability to analyze complex situations and data Develop & Implement creative effective projects Microsoft Office, Quickbase, Confluence, Share Point, Cognos, MS Project, MS Planner, Visio, Access, SAP, JIRA, ServiceNow Willingness to learn proprietary software and various others very quickly Superior team building abilities that help to unite, guide and lead team members towards individual and common work goals Engineer partnering – capable of leading various types of engineers through program/project lifecycles using JIRA, Confluence, MS Planner and MS Project Skilled at taking spontaneous decisions and managing emergencies that help to avert crisis and ensure steady pace of project development Staff Onboarding, Development & Training, and clerical administrative support A strong estimator with the skill for forecasting that helps to decipher the trends in market and predict the upcoming ones Expert time manager with impeccable ability to organize work and schedule deadlines for every stage of project Solve critical issues in a time-sensitive environment Proven quality assurance, risk assessment & management and change management expertise Knowledge of cross-functional project management concepts, methods and practices

Experience

1. Proj Prgm Management

   Cardinal Health

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Dedicated and results-driven professional with a proven track record of leading and managing medium to large-scale projects across diverse industries. Adept at seamlessly integrating IT and business project management, with expertise in overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and delivering on-time, quality results. Demonstrated success in implementing streamlined processes and standards to optimize project selection, integration, and execution, both domestically and internationally (global alignment). Seeking a challenging project manager role at a prestigious, high-growth company, leveraging a strong blend of technical acumen, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership capabilities.

Education

• Ohio Dominican University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Strayer University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Program Management
• Research
• Project Planning
• Human Resources
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Social Networking
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Nonprofits
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Series 63
• Marketing
• Coaching
• Curriculum Design
• Portfolio Management
• Leadership
• Finance
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Analysis
• Mutual Funds
• Financial Services
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Music
• Social Media
• Training
• Public Speaking
• Wealth Management
• Series 7
• Alternative Investments
• Investments