Julie Traxler Professional Resume

CANDIDATE KEYWORDS

  • Project Management

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Change Management

  • PROSCI

  • PMP

  • ERP Implementations

  • Post Deal Close Acquisition Integration

  • Business Transformation

  • Learning & Development

  • Due Diligence

  • Divestiture

  • ERP Integration

  • Project Rescue

  • Operations

  • Big 4 Consulting

  • Program Management

  • Leadership Development

  • High Performing Teams

  • Process Improvement

  • Project Coordination

  • Business Analysis

  • Coaching / Mentorship

  • CMAS (Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

I'm a dynamic professional who loves leading projects and boosting a company's workflow. With hands-on experience in guiding companies through mergers & acquisitions, blending cultures, and setting up efficient systems, I've learned the art of bringing teams together and making things work better, faster. I'm not just a leader; I'm a team player who flourishes both when flying solo and when collaborating. Having run my own business, I bring a unique mix of entrepreneurial spirit, practical coaching, and consulting skills to the table. I'm all about growing with my team, focusing on real results and genuine development.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Post-Acquisition Management: Efficiently executed a 14-month project, converting a $150MM Operating Company utilizing 50+ resources, achieving on-budget and on-schedule completion with zero customer impact.

  • Change Leadership: Spearheaded comprehensive change management initiatives, developing and executing sponsor roadmaps, resistance management plans, coaching plans, and communication & engagement strategies.

  • Project Management: PMP-certified, adept at managing a diverse range of initiatives from small-scale projects to extensive enterprises.

  • ERP Integration: Played a pivotal role in functional and operational workstreams, focusing on large-scale ERP conversions and post-acquisition integrations.

  • Project Rescue: Salvaged a $7.5MM initiative, overseeing build, release, and QA iterations to ensure successful completion according to the release schedule.

  • Training Development: Led the creation and implementation of comprehensive training plans for ERP conversions post-acquisition, integrating updated processes into training materials.

  • PMO Implementation: Directed the design and rollout of Project Management Offices, streamlining project execution and enhancing organizational efficiency.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • ERP Conversions Leadership: Steered post-acquisition ERP conversions as the Change Management Lead, overseeing seamless integration for newly acquired companies.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Entrusted with key communications, liaising effectively between stakeholders, executives, project teams, and customer groups.

  • Organizational Assessment: Conducted in-depth impact assessments for organizations of 150+ associates, evaluating and enhancing change readiness and adaptability.

  • Strategic Planning: Crafted resistance management and coaching plans and developed sponsor roadmaps to navigate organizational changes effectively.

  • Team Leadership: Directed a 30+ member project team during an ERP conversion following a recent acquisition, ensuring efficient integration.

  • Project Management: Implemented organization-wide project prioritization, aligning resources with high-priority revenue and infrastructure projects.

  • Reporting Innovation: Innovated a project dashboard for leadership and devised a widely adopted project status report, enhancing organizational communication and tracking.

  • Risk Management: Skillfully managed project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact.

  • Diversity Initiative: Established a Women in Leadership program, amplifying opportunities and support for female employees in client organizations.