Project Manager / Program Manager / Process Improvement

Summary

Kimberlie Staton-Holt
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
I'm a highly experienced design and process engineering professional with a unique combination of analytical and leadership skill, excellent organizational abilities and diverse technology background. I'm particularly strong in network technology and experienced in traditional office settings as well as in a telecommuting environment. Contributions have included…

• Managing nationwide projects to a successful conclusion

• Creating innovative solutions to support new technology introductions and equipment certifications

• Building and leading diverse project, program and engineering teams

• Minimizing costs while maximizing quality and client (internal and external) satisfaction

• Bridging the gap between users’ needs and technological solutions

Timeline

  1. -
    Principal - Member of Technical Staff, AT&T, INC.

    Promoted to define system requirements and coordinate user acceptance testing for 3 trunking workflows contained in a new workflow system. Systems Analyst and Test Coordinator supporting 26 people.

  2. -
    Senior Technical Specialist , AT&T, INC.

    Led 16-person process development team focused on outsourcing engineering, equipment furnishing, and equipment installation activities from internally badged field services employees to external operating territory vendors.

  3. -
    Area Manager - Engineering Process Support, AT&T, INC.

    Directed the process development activities of 7 people.

  4. -
    Lead Network Engineering Manager, AT&T, INC.

    Program and Project Manager of three business cases impacting a total of 17 systems. Managed teams of up to 46 technical and support personnel.

  5. -
    Principal - Network Design Engineer , AT&T, INC.

    Promoted to manage projects and programs using process teams ranging from 5 to 82 employees. Responsible for developing processes to support new technology introduction, equipment installation and certification, cycle time reduction, and alignment with system enhancement efforts.

Skills

  • Scrum Master
  • program management
    5
  • business case development
    6
  • cloud computing
    3
  • big data
    3
  • internet of things
    3
  • software defined networking
    5
  • lean six-sigma
    12
  • waterfall project management
    14
  • systems analysis
    8
  • agile Project Management
    2
  • process improvement
    16
  • process development
    16

Results

  • $49M
    annual labor costs reduced
  • 32 d
    cycle time eliminated
  • $18M
    yearly system support costs eliminated

Questions & Answers

What are your long-term goals?
To provide value to the company and mentor the next generation of project management and process professionals.
What tools do you use?
Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. I used to use Project, but internally-developed project tracking tools and Scrumboards are much more efficient.
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
Supporting, and being supported by, my wonderful husband, Troy for 35 years.
Who are your main influences?
My Mom and Grandfather who emphasized that any job worth doing is worth doing well.
Why did you choose your profession?
I've always had a passion for helping people and being a change agent.

Proudest Accomplishment

Being recognized with  3 consecutive AT&T Pinnacle Awards.

Experience Highlights

  • Area Manager - Engineering Process Support
    Directed the process development activities of 7 people.
  • Lead Network Engineering Manager
    Program and Project Manager of three business cases impacting a total of 17 systems.
  • Principal - Network Design Engineer
    managed project,  program, AND process teams ranging from 5 to 82 employees

Education Highlights

  • SCRUMstudy
    Scrum product owner certified
  • Project Management Institute
    Project management professional
  • 6SIGMAstudy
    certified lean six sigma green belt
  • Morehead State University
    business administration
  • Northern Kentucky University
    organizational psychology
  • SCRUMstudy
    certified scrum master

Causes

  • GOOD WORKS
    PROUD MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE ORDER OF KENTUCKY COLONELS
  • ENVIRONMENT
    supporter of the national parks conservation association
  • ANIMAL WELFARE
    Supporter of the ASPCA, World wildlife fund, and rescuer of 2 stray dogs & 9 stray cats

Interests

  • MOTORCYLE RIDING
    NOTHING IS MORE RELAXING THAN TAKING IN THE SCENERY FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT OF OUR TRI-GLIDE
  • GARDENING
    THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN EATING YOUR OWN ORGANIC VEGATABLES AND CUTTING YOUR OWN FLOWERS!