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Maria Anderson

Orlando

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Warner Bros
Burbank
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
  • Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
  • Aid in ensuring vendors adhere to contractual obligations & governance.
  • Assessed risks associated with potential new vendors and recommended appropriate countermeasures.
  • Evaluated supplier market trends to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Monitored progress against service level agreements established with vendors.
  • Analyzed vendor performance metrics to determine areas for improvement.

HR Project Manager

Cisco
Orlando
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for reviewing all new vendor contracts and developing business guidelines for each vendor
  • Oversee and track end-to-end onboarding process for AppDynamics contingent workforce vendors and workers into Client’s systems, ensuring completion by deadline, and a smooth transition
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Program Manager

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Albuquerque
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Facilitate discovery meetings with various client stakeholders and drive key decisions throughout the implementation to ensure a best-in-class solution is delivered
  • Utilize bill rate benchmarking data and competitive bidding to ensure cost containment for the customer.
  • Lead end-to-end business process testing in partnership with the VMS Business Analyst; identify, solution and resolve all test issues for production deployment (UAT)
  • Develop a change management plan catered to the client’s culture to create awareness and ultimately drive adoption of the MSP service offering throughout the organization
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Conducted vendor performance reviews, analyzed data and developed strategies for improvement.

Sr. Workforce Analyst

Bristol Myers Squibb
Tampa
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed and implemented workforce planning strategies to ensure optimal staffing levels and improve efficiency.
  • Analyzed labor utilization data to identify trends and determine areas of improvement.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to evaluate current and future workforce needs, including labor market analysis.
  • Support the implementation team with data collectionduring the implementation process which includes obtaining worker data from vendors, and facilitating system training to users of Beeline

Operations Specialist

Kforce
Tampa
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Developed and implemented onboarding plans for new employees, including orientation programs and training schedules.
  • Created and maintained onboarding materials such as handbooks, policies, and procedures.
  • Tracked completion of required paperwork for each hire during the onboarding process.
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Adjudicate background check reports to meet client standards and requirements

Regional Accounts Receivable Analyst

Kforce
Tampa
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to ensure accuracy of invoices and payments.
  • Prepared monthly reports summarizing account activity including aging analysis and outstanding balance summaries.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures such as preparing journal entries for revenue recognition.
  • Performed credit checks on potential customers prior to extending credit terms.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers in order to bring their accounts up-to-date.
  • Updated existing credit information on existing customers as needed based on changes in their financial status.
  • Communicated with internal and external auditors to explain and support processes and reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Business

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures Creation
  • Vendor Management System (VMS) Build-Out
  • Project Management
  • AR Reconciliation
  • Team Management

Timeline

HR Project Manager

Cisco
02.2022 - 10.2023

Program Manager

Warner Bros
08.2021 - Current

Program Manager

Los Alamos National Laboratory
07.2020 - 06.2021

Sr. Workforce Analyst

Bristol Myers Squibb
07.2018 - 07.2020

Operations Specialist

Kforce
05.2017 - 07.2018

Regional Accounts Receivable Analyst

Kforce
07.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Entertainment Business

Full Sail University

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