Rachel Theriot
About Rachel Theriot
Rachel Theriot serves as the Director of Project Management at Bluetooth SIG, where she has worked since 2020. She has successfully led various projects, including a significant customer appreciation program and the launch of new yachts, while also enhancing project management standards within the organization.
Work at Bluetooth SIG
Rachel Theriot has served as the Director of Project Management at Bluetooth SIG since 2020. In this role, she has established strong rapport and effective working relationships across various organizational levels. Theriot has successfully managed the development and implementation of a customer appreciation program, which resulted in a 200% increase in referrals. She has also transitioned a legacy SQL billing system to a Linux-based EHR tool, overseeing data testing processes for confidential billing and medical data.
Project Management Achievements
In her capacity as Director, Rachel Theriot led a significant project that involved launching three new yachts, a $30 million initiative that spanned two years and included over 150 stakeholders, subject matter experts, and subcontractors. She built documentation standards for the Project Lifecycle, covering initiation, planning, execution, and risk management. This initiative included training the Executive Team in Project Management, which resulted in a 400% increase in project success rates.
Education and Certifications
Rachel Theriot earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rochester, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Project Management Certificate from Bellevue College, completing the program from 2012 to 2013. These educational experiences have equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her project management career.
Background in Team Management
Rachel Theriot has managed a team of 13 contract staff focused on supporting secure government technology systems and infrastructure. She has developed a migration plan, including costs and timelines, for upgrading SharePoint from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she facilitated the development of a health-tracking application and an inventory management tool for tracking AED devices, utilizing Agile methodologies.