Carmen Gardner Pmp
About Carmen Gardner Pmp
Carmen Gardner is a Supervisor of IT Project Management at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa, she has extensive experience in project management and vendor management.
Work at Transamerica
Carmen Gardner has held multiple roles at Transamerica since 2019. She began as an IT Project Manager and progressed to Senior Information Technology Project Manager in 2020. In 2022, she took on the role of Supervisor, IT Project Management. Throughout her tenure, she has been based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has focused on enhancing project management processes and team performance.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Gardner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied from 1989 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in vendor management and customer service, which she applies to foster high-performance teams in her current roles.
Background
Carmen Gardner's professional background includes significant experience in project management and IT services. Prior to her current roles at Transamerica, she worked as a Desktop Services Manager at AEGON - Transamerica from 2004 to 2012, and as a Manager in the Portfolio & Project Management Office from 2012 to 2017. She also served as a Colocation Service Manager at Circle Computer Resources and as a Project Manager for TEKsystems.
Achievements
Carmen Gardner has been recognized for her ability to establish and implement processes that enhance productivity and reduce costs within organizations. Her passion for building cross-functional team relationships and managing resources effectively has contributed to her success in various project management roles.