Kelly Johnson Merrell, Csm, Pmp, Iti Lv4
About Kelly Johnson Merrell, Csm, Pmp, Iti Lv4
Kelly Johnson Merrell is a Project Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the technology and business sectors. She has worked for notable organizations including Core BTS, TEKsystems, and Florida International University, and is currently pursuing multiple certifications in information technology.
Work at Core BTS
Kelly Johnson Merrell has been serving as a Project Manager at Core BTS since 2021. In this role, she manages various projects remotely, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and technical analysis. Her responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Kelly worked at several organizations in various capacities. She was a Technical Business Analyst at the City of Miami for one month in 2021. From 2019 to 2020, she held the position of Project Lead for Windows 10 and Office 365 Migration at TEKsystems. Earlier, she worked as a Project Lead for HP and Bank of America contracts at Insight Global in 2016, and as a Project Lead on a Social Security Administration contract at Smart Source during the same year.
Education and Expertise
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration/Management and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Florida International University. She also completed an Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems at Miami-Dade College. Currently, she is pursuing a double degree in Management Information Systems and Event Management, expected to be completed by fall 2023.
Certifications and Professional Development
Kelly Johnson Merrell has obtained several professional certifications, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). She is currently studying for a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and pursuing additional certifications in SEC+, MCA Azure Security+, MCA Azure Administrator, DADP Azure Database Administrator, and Azure Database Analyst, with expected completion in summer 2023.
Achievements and Awards
During her tenure at Florida International University, Kelly received the Operations Award for her contributions. She also won the Soroptimist Award for the Coral Gables Chapter. Additionally, she participated in achieving Lenovo's Year-over-Year sales achievement, highlighting her impact in previous roles.