Erica Antoinette Castillo Slaton, MBA, Pmp, Csm
About Erica Antoinette Castillo Slaton, MBA, Pmp, Csm
Erica Antoinette Castillo Slaton is a Senior IT Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in project management, specializing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. She has held positions at various companies, including Norfolk Southern Corporation, Delta Air Lines, and FINEOS, and possesses an MBA in Project Management and a PhD in Global Leadership.
Current Role at FINEOS
Erica Antoinette Castillo Slaton serves as a Senior IT Project Manager at FINEOS, where she has been employed since 2019. In this role, she focuses on managing IT projects and ensuring their successful execution. Her responsibilities include coordinating with various stakeholders and utilizing her extensive project management skills to deliver results that align with organizational objectives.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Erica has over ten years of experience in project management, with a history of working in various organizations. She held the position of Senior IT Project Manager at Norfolk Southern Corporation for one year, from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Delta Air Lines as a Senior IT Project Manager for three years, from 2015 to 2018. Her experience also includes roles at Moxie, IHG Hotels & Resorts, HealthPort Technologies, Wells Fargo, and Venture Path.
Education and Expertise
Erica holds an MBA in Project Management from American Intercontinental University and a BBA in Management from Clayton State University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Global Leadership at Troy University, expected to complete in 2024. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and her skills in strategic planning and business intelligence.
Skills and Specializations
Erica possesses a diverse skill set that includes executive-level communication, aggressive problem-solving, and stakeholder management. She is proficient in various technical tools such as MS Office, Jira, and SQL. Her specializations encompass leadership, data warehousing, analytics, and the implementation of PMO processes in accordance with PMI standards.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Erica has established best practices to optimize resource utilization and ensure project delivery within budget and on schedule. She has successfully led cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, demonstrating her ability to motivate and influence team members to achieve project goals.