John OaBrien PMP, LSSGB 745 North Cactus Way Chandler, Arizona 8522

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480.961.5148 Cell: 602.312.5062 joc4e11a@westpost.net
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Project Manager Professional
Results-driven Project Manager with the demonstrated ability to provide comprehe
nsive solutions to complex problems and needs. Notable success providing experti
se in the planning,
execution, and support of advanced technology projects for large scale corporate
events. Proven track record of client Relationship Management / Account Managem
ent across business areas. Successful history of utilizing leadership skills to
coordinate diverse phases of a project while managing, motivating, and guiding c
ross-functional teams to meet current and anticipated business objectives.
Areas of Expertise ____________________________________________________________
Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement / Enhancement
Cost Containment / Budgeting Contract Negotiations
Service Level Agreements (SLA)Risk Assessment / Risk Management
Team Building Client Technical Support
Conflict Resolution Bilingual English / Spanish
DMAIC Procurement

Professional Experience _______________________________________________________

KPMG LLP 717 North Harwood St. Suite 3100 Dallas, Texas 75201 1997 a"
2009
Project Manager / Manager Technical Support
Planned, executed, controlled and closed technology projects in support of large
corporate events. Assembled and managed domestic and international project team
s to support of advanced technology requirements. Utilized Project Management pr
oficiency to support enterprise-wide, IT initiatives and business objectives. Ex
tensive management of procurement process with diverse vendors throughout the IT
and Hospitality Industries.
Key Achievements:
a Successfully managed the full project life cycle at over 500 major corporate e
vents for KPMG in the US and internationally
a Documented over $6M in event technology savings for KPMG from 1999 a" 2009
a Assembled and Managed multinational support teams in Madrid and Buenos Aires
a Selected to manage the technology support at the inaugural international KPMG
Audit Fundamentals training. Held in Madrid, September, 2007
a Conducted process improvements / enhancements to Technology Purchasing and Int
ernational Internet Acquisition procedures for KPMG corporate events to exploit
positive risk and reduce costs by 50%
a Recognized by peers for Excellence in Project Management with 4 Encore Awards
DIS Research Burbank, CA IT Operations Manager 1997
On-site at KPMG in Los Angeles. Managed a team of professionals providing IT ser
vice delivery as well as implementation of corporate IT initiatives. Day-to-day
Technology operations were planned and closely coordinated with KPMG Call Desk a
nd IT Management.
Turner Techtronics (TTI) Burbank, CA IT Operations Manager 1996 a" 1997
On-site at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Managed technology operations with a
team of IT professionals. Computer operations supported in accordance with IT i
nitiatives of Paramount Executive Leadership. Worked closely with Paramount Cal
l Desk.
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Irvine, CA 1986 a" 1996
District Support Engineer / Senior Field Engineer
Expedited advanced technical support for Field Engineers. Managed service portfo
lios for a diverse client base including Government, Healthcare, Banking, and Ae
rospace.
Education & Credentials:
Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Tempe, Arizona
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Project Management Institute Project Manager Professional Certification (PMP) #1
336385
Yankton College Yankton, South Dakota 2 years of Liberal Arts studies. History M
ajor, Spanish Minor. Cumulative GPA: 3.0. Deanas List 3 of 4 semesters
IT Training: United States Navy, IBM, DEC, Apple, HP, Microsoft, Compaq
Project Management Training: PMI, ASA, ESI, George Washington University
Business Training: Harvard Mentor Training School
Professional Certifications
PMP Project Manager Professional
A+ Computer Technical Proficiency
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Professional Affiliations
PMI Project Management Institute
KPMG Alumni Network
Big 4 Alumni & Professionals Network