Deborah Poole

Strategic Project Leader

El Cajon

#OpenToWork

About

I am a highly organized and meticulous professional known for streamlining operations and leading teams to successful project outcomes. With experience in data management, process improvement, and compliance adherence, I excel as a Strategic Project Leader. I drive efficiency gains, such as achieving a 100% reduction in data entry errors within 30 days, by implementing rigorous project governance and leveraging data-driven insights to consistently exceed quality standards.

Experience

Consultant/Project Manager

M Corp/11:59

Mar 2023 – Jun 2024

Consistently recognized by the CEO for service and duties assigned during company-wide meetings. • Streamlined record remediation, resulting in a 65% increase in team throughput, reducing the turnaround time for client requests from two weeks to 24 hours or less. • Led the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) team, providing critical feedback to developers on enhancements, eliminating post-release issues, and improving overall product quality. • Developed and implemented daily and quarterly performance reports, providing leadership with actionable data to track team progress and optimize resource allocation, project status, and team performance. • Implemented effective training programs, increasing team cohesion, and reducing staff turnover.

Project GovernanceProcess StreamliningUser Acceptance Testing

Consultant/Super Team Lead

Akkodis/Modis

May 2021 – Mar 2023

Consistently recognized by the CEO for service and duties assigned during company-wide meetings. • Directed and managed a remediation team, consistently processing high volumes of daily record updates and special requests, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, and maintaining project timelines. • Spearheaded UAT testing efforts, providing critical feedback to developers that directly influenced feature enhancements, leading to improved project deliverables, and eliminating post-implementation defects. • Developed and maintained comprehensive performance reports, delivering timely insights to leadership on team, enabling data-driven decision-making, decreasing performance errors from 25% to zero. • Participated in project meetings, ensuring alignment on project goals and future strategic direction. • Implemented targeted training programs, increasing team efficiency by 30%.

Team LeadershipPerformance ReportingUser Acceptance Testing
JNG Construction

Office Administrator

JNG Construction

Jan 2018 – May 2021

Rose from part-time assistant to office administrator, managing all aspects of the company. • Managed the scheduling and completion of client appointments, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction. • Implemented and executed daily bank reconciliations and managed accounts payable/receivable, ensuring accurate financial tracking, and contributing to efficient financial project management. • Maintained precise supply and equipment inventories and managed purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement and efficient resource allocation for operational projects. • Maintained organized and accessible project documentation for effective tracking and reporting. • Managed staff across multiple departments and external contractors, coordinating resources to support repair projects and other organizational needs, demonstrating effective cross-functional project management.

Financial TrackingResource OptimizationBank Reconciliation
Wilson Insurance

Accounting Services/Insurance Agent/Office Administrator

Wilson Insurance

Apr 2013 – Oct 2016
Accounting ServicesInsurance AgentOffice Administration
Community Action, Inc.

Health Services Executive Administrative Assistant

Community Action, Inc.

Mar 2007 – Aug 2011
Administrative AssistanceExecutive SupportHealth Services
The Do It All Shop

Office Administrator

The Do It All Shop

May 1998 – Nov 2020
Office ManagementAdministrative TasksInventory Control

Office Manager

Debby’s Tax Service

May 1998 – Mar 2020
Office ManagementFinancial ExpertiseAdministrative Skills

Education

Calbright College

Calbright College

Certificate · Project Management

2025
University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

Certificate · Human Resource Management

2021

Certifications

Certificate, Project Management

Google

Oct 2025 – No expiry

Skills

Office ManagementTeam CohesionStaff TrainingTeam LeadershipProduct StabilityTest ExecutionQuality AssuranceDefect EliminationUser Acceptance TestingError ReductionData AccuracyFinancial TrackingData-Driven InsightPerformance ReportingProject PlanningTimeline ManagementResource OptimizationProcess StreamliningProject Governance

Languages

Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency)