Resume of

Anita Newell
anitanewell@gmail.com

A N I TA

N E W E L L

ROLES:

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Program Manager
Project Manager
UAT Program Director
Sr. Consultant
Development & Design
Strategy & Consulting Sales

Anita is a seasoned Program/Project/Systems

Manager with an IT Development background.
She has extensive experience with full life cycle
software development and infrastructure projects,
with a proven history of strong management skills
in all aspects of Program, Project, and Systems
Management. She is a proven leader with a track
record of ensuring time and cost directives are
met. Experienced with project methodologies
including Agile / Scrum, XP, JAD, Waterfall, and
less formal SDLC formats.

TOOLS/METHODS:
SDLC
Agile/Scrum Development
Joint Application Design (JAD)
Waterfall
Blended SDLC (various)
Financial Management
Audits
Resource Management
Infrastructure Management, Cloud
Excellent Communication skills, written and oral
J2EE, HTML, XML, SQL
JDE 1, Convergys
Oracle database
MSOffice, MSAccess
SharePoint, JIRA
CABS (various systems)
Equinox Mediation
Granite, Connectvu, Metasolv
Amdocs, Intec, Martin (and other telecom
billing /customer care systems)
Strong skill set in all areas of telecom

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Telecom
Mergers, Conversions
Start-ups
Mortgage

EDUCATION:
B.G.S., University of Texas at Arlington
Areas of study: Computer Science Engineering,
Mathematics, Communications

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Variety of Management Seminars
DEC Vax, OBF Billing Forums

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated ability to succeed in full project
life cycle from project definition through to full
project delivery. Proven skills in program and
project management methodologies and tool
sets: planning, budgeting, issue escalation,
problem resolution, conflict management,
metrics and reporting, communications,
testing, and implementation. Experience with
Waterfall, SDLC, Matrixed and Agile
methodologies.
Strong technical and analytical leader who is
capable of taking charge of a diverse team of
internal and external personnel, evaluating
and assigning actions, keeping the team
focused on program goals, and escalating
issues.
Ensures that projects are concluded on time,
on budget, and with the highest degree of
client and team satisfaction.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with
both technical and non-technical people at all
levels. Addresses people, process, and
technology in tandem. Proven track record to
ensure measurable results.
Variety of experience provides substantial
depth and breadth in systems and business
processes. Provides capability to drill down
quickly into technical or business areas.
Proven excellent organizational and
communication skills, with exceptional
analytical abilities.
Excellent writing ability with extensive
experience in formal and informal documents.
High degree of competence with MS Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MSAccess, and
MSProject. Experience with Sharepoint and
Visio.
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CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

CLone Research, Inc.

Sr. Program Manager (Consultant)
Jan 2015 to Aug 2015
Program Managed a financial and data review, interfacing with business owners of
many functional areas including Finance, Billing, Customer Service, Legal & Regulatory,
Networking, Line Cost, Carrier Relations, Collections, Sales, and IT. Driven by Senior
Management, program goals were to perform Revenue Recovery across all product
lines, and implement process corrections for revenue leakage for private
telecommunications company in Ohio.
Technologies used include MSProject, MSAccess, Granite, Teleflex, and internal proprietary
systems.
AT&T (Architecture and Engineering Dept. via ASAP)
Program Manager
Mar 2014 to August 2014
Led program to implement the Rational Tool Suite at AT&T, replacing all requirements
management, test management, agile project management systems. Phase 1
successfully completed under budget, with tools implemented and fully functioning in
lab environment. Led six Agile Scrum teams of 50+ people, 100+ stakeholders and
expected user base of over 100,000.
Led Agile teams working to overlay ATT business process into Rational, with xref to
screens, databases, and architecture of Rational. New scripts and configurations
implemented by each of the six teams.
Projects included new infrastructure project with 22 new servers, including cloud-based
technologies, and Vendor Management of IBM Professional Services.
Completed planning for Phase II, including all resource allocation and budget
management.
Rational modules implemented also included Rational Focal Point as new system for
business owners to utilize for portfolio planning, financials, and front-end of SDLC
process.
CLone Research, Inc.
Sr. Program Manager (Consultant)
Aug 2011 thru Dec 2013
Program Managed projects through successful conclusion for small and mid-sized
telecom and mobility companies.
Analyzed product base and financials, managed strategic sales experts, produced final
proposals, SOWs, GAP analysis, metrics, and managed delivery teams. Role included
heavy interface with executives and delivery teams.
Managed projects for a variety of tools and systems, including Oracle-based databases,
J2EE, HTML, MSAccess, MS Server, and JDE E1. Utilized Agile Scrum for most programs
Alltel Wireless (AWCC)
Program Director (Consultant)
Feb 2011 thru Jul
2011
Directed the management of Rating / Billing, and Financial UAT programs for conversion
to Convergys end-to-end B/OSS system for start-up wireless company with large
offshore development teams, and large vendor team.
Provided direction for 3 project managers with 20+ direct reports, key senior
management communications, and drove implementation for successful fast-track
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schedule. Position included vendor management for rating/billing initiatives, resource

management and detailed analysis and problem resolution. Program was a set 6
month job, and was completed 100% successfully.
Technologies used include Convergys, HTML, XML, MSAccess, SQL, MSProject and JIRA.
Lanimation
Sr. Program Manager (Consultant)

May 2010 thru Jan 2011

Managed projects for non-profit mortgage foreclosure company NCST, working with
HUD, banks, and non-profits to help stabilize the foreclosure collapse. Managed
projects, systems, testing, and change management in a multi-functional role for webbased Java and Oracle ecommerce systems using Agile Scrum methodologies. Role
also included infrastructure management and desktop support.
Technologies used include Oracle DB, J2EE, HTML, XML, and MSAccess.
Systems honored as laureate finalist in the 2013 Computerworld Honors Program in
Economic Development.

Cimco Communications
Senior Management Consultant, Program Manager
Nov 2007 thru Apr
2010
Managed redesign and conversion of CABS system in Oracle, and recovered over $1 M
in revenue while doubling CABS MRC for small company. Managed multiple systems
audit and revenue recovery projects for retail and ecommerce billing. Created specs
for entry into 8xx and VoIP markets. Advised attorneys and collection experts.
Revenue cited as main factor in Comcast acquisition. Wrote SOWs, performed contract
negotiations, sold projects to C level.
Technologies used include JDE E1, Equinox Mediation, Oracle DB, proprietary CABs, and
MSAccess.
Alltel Wireless (via BES)
Senior Management Consultant, Lead
Jun 2007 to Nov
2007
Headed Content (Data) Revenue Assessment program. Provided financial comparisons
of data end-to-end from sales through JD Edwards financials, reviewing all processes,
data and reporting for revenue leakage with GAAP analysis. Managed team and client
interface. Developed senior management reporting, dashboards, including final
comprehensive findings.
Technologies used include JDE E1, Oracle DB, and SQL.
Cingular (via Patni)
Senior Program Manager, Engagement Manager
May 2005 thru Jul
2006
Partnered with Marketing and Finance Departments to update 32 business systems,
including updates to all retail web-based ecommerce B2B applications to support
acquisition of ATT Wireless. Led four PMs in managing the projects to implement the
merger. Implemented new complex customer-specific marketing programs for business
customers with pooling. Managed SOX.
Led engagement management with client. Mentored a team of 3 other PMs.
Designed and implemented new PMO program for management of testing through to
delivery. Program included enhanced project management of testing, UAT and
delivery.
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Created and headed billing task force to identify and resolve critical IT billing issues for
business customers, as a part of Operational Support. Drove daily meetings with 20+
business owners from many areas including Marketing, Finance, and Customer Service.
Partnered with Senior Director to manage customer expectations, resolve issues, and
enhance relationship for largest business customers. Credited for retention of single
largest business customer and drove direct interface with this and other customers.
Technologies used include Amdocs billing system, SQL, MSAccess, MSProject,
proprietary provisioning and customer care systems, using Waterfall processes.

ICG Communications
Senior Management Consultant, Program Manager
Jul 2003 Apr 2005
Managed strategic revenue recovery program recovering $1.5 million for small
company. Managed all aspects of the portfolio, including financials, personnel,
planning, customer interface, software development, and account collections.
Designed data mining and mapping. Wrote SOWs, performed contract negotiations,
sold project.
Technologies used include Granite, ConnectVu, JD Edwards, MSAccess, SQL, and Intec.
AT&T, Local Network Services Division
Senior Program Manager, Consultant
May 1999 Mar
2003
Program managed strategic Revenue Recovery Program that recovered over $32
million managing 30 persons, matrixing with over 250 personnel. Managed all aspects
of the portfolio, including financials, personnel, project planning and tracking, customer
interface, and software development, cradle to grave. Program was multi-tiered and
included Marketing, Operations, and Finance. $16M of recovery was annual recurring
revenue.
Designed and managed all data-mining and data-mapping, resulting in development of
custom revenue recovery software. Managed analysis, design, testing, QA, doc, and
training using SDLC.
Activities included creation of project proposals, SOWs, business analysis,
determination of resource and budgetary requirements, specifying and implementing
solutions for system development, process improvement, and training.
Technologies used include Martin billing system, ConnectVu, JD Edwards, MSAccess,
SQL, proprietary provisioning systems.
Allegiance Telecom
Senior Management and Systems Consultant
Jan 1998 Jan
1999
Worked under Director to implement new OSS Support Services department for CLEC
which included vendor management, request/trouble management, release
management, functional and load testing.
Designed OSS provisioning plans, business processes and procedures, and created
testing plans for CLEC Metasolv TBS system. Developed business processes for
translations department using ConnectVu, and trained translators.

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