Tasmin Friel
- Springville, UT US
- tasminfriel@gmail.com
PMP Certified Project Manager known for anticipating and removing whatever obstacles would prevent a project from completing on-time, within scope and budget. Experience with methodologies and techniques including Agile, Lean, DevOps, Kanban, Scrum, Waterfall etc. Currently involved in developing a new Test Environment Management offering for CSC in addition to managing several certification programs and projects.
Oversees team of 15 engineers providing testing operations for several high-profile industry certification programs such as: Allscripts, VMware Ready, Cisco CCX, HP ProCurve, Microsoft Logo Program, Novell YES, Linux-Tested, and EMC Centera Compatible. Also served as Project Manager for several mobile application and browser compatibility testing projects.
Works closely with clients to identify their requirements and successfully deliver projects through flexibility, adaptability, and social collaboration within the team. Coordinates requested requirements with engineers and can make decisions on the fly about technical trade-offs and impacts.
Serves as a facilitator between the various departments, to ensure project processes are negotiated, documented and executed accurately. Can anticipate and prevent potential problems and provide effective solutions to support any changes. Experience training both technical and non-technical personnel of new products, tools or changes. Always willing to fill in the gaps between different functions and departments to ensure projects success.
Responsible for driving projects from conception through completion. Coordinates product launch including product development, promotions, sales, and pricing. History of maximizing profits in existing projects and improving lagging projects. High level of critical thinking in problem resolution for new and existing products. Works to ensure long term business success by conducting numerical analysis, monitoring internal processes, and creating relevant usable documentation.
Conducted all aspects of Manufacturer Program tracking. Served as Product Manager for Marketlink Distribution Services affiliate. Aided clients in new product lines launches, sales deployment and implementation of reseller programs. Managed inventory control, order system, vendor relationships and customer service.
Responsible for planning, creating, directing, marketing and overseeing marketing and promotional initiatives. Determined business needs, envisioned solutions, and prioritized initiatives to meet objectives. Managed inside sales team, including marketing, lead generation, and reseller/customer tracking. Worked with direct sales and channel development for both start-up and established companies. Successfully establish profitable relationships with manufacturing clients. Designed and managed development of marketing collaterals including website, monthly newsletters, email campaigns and brochures. Administered organizational budget and financial reporting.
Bachelors of Science in Sociology, Minor in Communications