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Here is a list of some of our most recent clients...

 

Project Server Consultant– Department of Labor – Washington DC (Sept 2005)

     Microsoft Project Server 2003 server implementation for Earned Value Reporting project.  Installed Microsoft Project Server 2003, configured server for EVM reporting requirements and trained users on project server features and functionality.  Created custom SQL Reporting Services reports for variance and earned value reports.  Helped to integrate PMI best practice methodology with Microsoft Project Server.

Project Server Consultant– WCI Communities, Inc. Bonita Springs , FL (May 2005, Aug-Sept 2005)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2003 server implementation for pilot and production rollout.  Installed Project Server, Sharepoint Server, configured pilot features and trained the pilot project team on the tool’s features and functionality.  Created custom training guides and mentored project managers on scheduling best practices.  Developed PMO (Project Management Office) processes for integration with Microsoft Project Server 2003.

Project Server Trainer – EPM Solutions, Inc. - Redwood City, CA  (June 2005)

l        Microsoft Project Server 2003 public training class Project Managers and Administrators.  Instructed trainees using hands on examples and exercises and while demonstrating best practices for the installation and implementation of Project Server 2003.

Project Server Consultant– Master Brand Cabinets – Jasper, IN (March – April 2005)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2003 server implementation for pilot rollout.  Customized the tool for client requirements and trained the project server administrator on common functionality. 

Project Server Consultant– CIBA Vision Duluth, GA (February 2005)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2003 server implementation support and coaching for project managers on large SAP deployment project.  Debugged configuration issues on 12,000+ task plan and created compliance reports for project managers and executives. 

Project Server Consultant– Electric Reliability Council of Texas Austin, TX (Sept 2004 to Jan 2005)

·         Installed and configured Microsoft Project Server 2003, Microsoft Portal Server, Microsoft Reporting Server, and Microsoft Analysis Services.  Coached client on Project Server 2003 configuration, administration and reporting functionality.  Worked with PMO (Project Management Office) to define and integrate best practices into the Microsoft Project Server.   

Project Server Consultant– Aviva Consulting Group - Trend Homes - Phoenix, AZ (August 2004)

·         Configured and customized Microsoft Project Server 2003 for home building process integration.    Coached client on project server features and timesheet customizations.

Project Server Consultant– Kiehin Carolina System Technology - Tarboro, NC (July 2004)

·         Installed and configured Microsoft Project Server 2003.  Trained client on Project Server 2003 configuration, administration and reporting functionality.   

Project Server Consultant– Elk Grove School District - Elk Grove, CA (June 2004)

·         Installed Microsoft Project Server 2003.  Coached client on Project Server 2003 configuration, administration and reporting functionality. Provided Project Manager training.   Worked with head of PMO to define Project Management best practices.

Project Server Consultant– Apple Computers - Sunnyvale, CA (May 2004)

·         Consulted on Microsoft Project Server 2003 implementation.  Trained and coached client on Project Server 2003 configuration, administration and reporting functionality.    

Project Server Consultant– Spansion - Sunnyvale, CA (May 2004)

·         Installed and configured Microsoft Project Server 2003, Sharepoint Services and SQL Server.  Configured system for pilot rollout in a mid size deployment.   

Project Server Consultant– Gap, Inc. - San Francisco, CA (February 2004- July 2004)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2003 server implementation support and coaching for project managers on Microsoft Project 2003 best practices in an EPM environment. 

Project Server Consultant– Westfield Group - Westfield, OH (Sept 2003 to Feb 2004)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2002 implementation.  Created processes for administration and maintenance of the Project Server and SQL Server database.  Assisted client on troubleshooting end user day to day issues.  Completed data migration, resource pool migration, report/view development, documentation and coached users.

Project Server Consultant– Kinetic Networks - San Francisco, CA (Dec 2003)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2003 implementation.  Consulted on Project Server 2003 configuration, administration and reporting functionality for the client.   

Project Server Administrator – Levi Strauss - San Francisco, CA (April 2003 to Aug 2003)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2002 administrator responsible for administrating the day to day activities on the Project Server.  Primary focus was migrating data to the server, cleaning the project server data, managing the resource pool management, creating new reports and Project Center Views, providing documentation on new processes and training all users.  Worked with PMO to integrate PMI best practices into project management processes. 

Project Server Consultant – Project Management Practice, Inc (May 2002 to January 2003)

·         Microsoft Project Server 2002 trainer for project managers, team members and administrators covering server configuration, Project Professional functionality, team member web access, migration and deployment plans.  Fluent in all aspects of the server including server configuration (Project, SQL, Share Point, and Analysis Services), Project Professional functionality, team member web access, customization and resource planning functions. 

·         Installed and configured Microsoft Project Server 2002, SQL Server, OLAP Services, Share Point Team Services on demonstration machines. 

·         Coached clients on Microsoft Project 2000 in the healthcare and drug development industry.  Developed Project Management handbook documentation and coached Project Managers.