Kellie Garrison
About Kellie Garrison
Kellie Garrison is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing diverse teams and projects across various industries. She has worked for notable companies such as InterCall, Verizon Telematics, and The Home Depot, and has utilized Agile methodologies and best practices in workforce management throughout her career.
Current Role at FINEOS
Kellie Garrison has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at FINEOS since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project management activities and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications. She applies Agile/Scrum methodologies and utilizes JIRA for effective planning and tracking of project progress.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Kellie Garrison has a diverse background in project management across various organizations. She worked at InterCall as a Project Manager from 2008 to 2012, and at Verizon Telematics, Inc. as an International Infrastructure Program/Delivery Manager from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she held positions at The Home Depot as a Website/Application Project Manager and at T-Mobile as a Project Manager. Her experience includes managing teams of varying sizes and working with both onshore and offshore resources.
Educational Background
Kellie Garrison earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from San Diego State University. She attended the university from 1992 to 1996, completing her degree over a four-year period. This educational foundation supports her expertise in project management and financial oversight.
Expertise in Agile Methodologies
Kellie Garrison has been utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies for the past six years in her project management roles. She employs JIRA for planning and tracking project tasks, which enhances collaboration and efficiency among team members. Her expertise in Agile practices allows her to effectively manage projects and adapt to changing requirements.
Skills in Project Management Offices
Kellie Garrison has extensive experience with both centralized and decentralized Project Management Offices (PMOs), as well as transitional PMOs. She acts as a liaison between third-party software development teams and client development teams, facilitating communication and ensuring project alignment with client needs. Her skills also include SharePoint migrations and implementing Work Force Management best practices.