Cory Churches
About Cory Churches
Cory Churches is a Senior Project Manager at Bixal with extensive experience in project management and international trade. He has held various roles in organizations such as The MIL Corporation and the International Trade Administration, demonstrating strong skills in client engagement and task management.
Work at Bixal
Cory Churches has been employed at Bixal as a Senior Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he manages all aspects of digital services client engagements, which includes client relationship management, solution delivery, quality management, profit and loss, and contract execution. He is responsible for tracking project budgets and providing detailed project reporting to clients and Bixal leadership. His work involves engaging external stakeholders in a global Federal agency with over 150 locations, both domestic and international.
Previous Experience at The MIL Corporation
Cory Churches worked at The MIL Corporation from 2014 to 2019, holding various roles including Project Manager Scrum Master and Senior Project Manager. During his time there, he practiced effective task management to prioritize work and meet short-turnaround deadlines while maintaining quality standards. His responsibilities included anticipating problems, identifying solutions, and implementing mitigation strategies.
Background in International Trade Administration
Cory Churches has extensive experience with the International Trade Administration, where he held multiple positions from 1997 to 2012. His roles included International Trade Specialist, Communications and Outreach Specialist, Project Manager for Branding, and Editor. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in domestic and international trade, business, and technology standards.
Education and Expertise
Cory Churches earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business/Trade/Commerce from The George Washington University School of Business, studying from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Delaware. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in trade and project management.
Project Management Skills
Cory Churches employs a 'lead from behind' approach to managing Agile ceremonies, ensuring team alignment and clear task direction. He acts as the product champion for new and existing products, managing cross-functional software product teams to enhance product offerings. His ability to track project budgets and report on project achievements, risks, issues, and budget spend is a key aspect of his project management skills.