Cheryl Carswell MBA, Bpmp, Itil
About Cheryl Carswell MBA, Bpmp, Itil
Cheryl Carswell is a Manager of Business Systems Analysis with extensive experience in IT management and business process modeling. She has held various roles at organizations such as Dignity Health, CommonSpirit Health, and Freddie Mac, contributing to significant productivity improvements and cost savings.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Currently, Cheryl Carswell holds the position of Manager, Business Systems Analysis at CommonSpirit Health, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she oversees various business systems initiatives and contributes to the overall efficiency of the organization. Prior to this, she worked at CommonSpirit Health as IT Manager in the Vendor Management Office from 2019 to 2020, where she managed vendor relationships and negotiated terms. Her extensive experience in the healthcare sector has positioned her as a key player in optimizing business processes.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Carswell earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 1986 to 1988. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Central State University, which she completed from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in business systems analysis and project management, making her well-equipped to handle complex business challenges.
Background
Cheryl Carswell has a diverse professional background, with significant experience in business systems analysis and project management. She began her career as a Senior Business Application Architect at Freddie Mac, where she worked for nine years. Over the years, she has held various positions in organizations such as Dignity Health, PayPal, and Providence, focusing on IT management and vendor relations. Her roles have included leading business solution teams and managing IT portfolios.
Achievements
Cheryl Carswell has made notable contributions throughout her career. She trained over 300 project managers in project management delivery using Planview, which enhanced productivity across teams. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she successfully negotiated payment term adjustments with over 300 vendors, helping to close a $7 million budget gap. Additionally, she developed a new IT Contract Governance team at Dignity Health to manage key vendor relationships, demonstrating her leadership and strategic planning capabilities.