Hope Robinson
About Hope Robinson
Hope Robinson serves as the Lead Business Analyst at US Foods, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in business analysis, Agile methodologies, and has held various roles in notable companies such as Accenture and Motorola.
Work at US Foods
Hope Robinson has served as the Lead Business Analyst at US Foods since 2011. In this role, she is responsible for creating training documentation and support materials for end users. She has contributed to defining and standardizing training processes for Agile project management within the Project Management Center of Excellence. Robinson has also led the Competency Model team for the Business Analyst Center of Excellence, focusing on standardizing the Business Analyst role and assessing the maturity level of Business Analysts within the organization. Her efforts have been recognized by US Foods, where she was acknowledged as an Emerging Leader.
Experience at Accenture
Hope Robinson worked at Accenture from 2004 to 2008, where she held multiple roles, including Level C and Team Lead Consultant. During her four years at the company, she gained extensive experience in creating business requirements and functional specifications. Her work focused on HR-Legal initiatives, which included developing Employee and Manager's Self Service systems and integrating Electronic Content Management systems. This experience contributed to her expertise in business analysis and project management.
Previous Roles at Motorola and Pactiv
Before her tenure at Accenture, Hope Robinson worked at Motorola from 2000 to 2002 as the Payroll System Manager. In this role, she managed payroll systems and contributed to the operational efficiency of the organization. Additionally, she briefly served as a Technical SAP Lead at Pactiv in 2000. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in systems management and technical leadership.
Education and Expertise
Hope Robinson earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) from Northwestern University, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. This educational background laid the groundwork for her career in business analysis and technology. She is currently pursuing a Scrum Master certification from the University of South Florida, further enhancing her expertise in Agile methodologies. Robinson utilizes tools such as JIRA and Confluence to facilitate collaboration and project management.
Involvement in Centers of Excellence
Hope Robinson is an active participant in both the Project Management and Business Analyst Centers of Excellence at US Foods. Her involvement includes leading initiatives to standardize processes and improve the maturity of business analysis practices within the organization. Through her contributions, she plays a significant role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development among her peers.