LeConte F. "Deep Freeman" and Dorna Stover
LeConte F. "Deep Freeman" and Dorna Stover
Program Manager (PMO) with expertise in Accounting, Finance,
and Information Systems and a clear history of harnessing technology to provide
practical solutions to solve business problems.
Certified Project Manager (PMI). Proven skills in leadership, strategic
planning/execution, and systems development/implementation. Record of accomplishments in Business Process
Re-Engineering, Program/Project Management, and Management Consulting. Able to successfully lead concurrent projects
through full SDLC. Familiar with SEI’s
CMM, CMMI; Six Sigma (Green Belt), ISO 9000 (TL 9000) and with Project
Management competency models (OPM3, PMM).
SKILLS: Leadership, Change Agent, Customer
Focus, Planning, Communication, Negotiation, Presentation
SELECTED SOFTWARE: MS OFFICE (WORD, ACCESS, EXCEL, POWERPOINT) VISIO, MS Project, LOTUS
NotesScript, TSO, SQL, Attachmate, DB2 (QMF), Crystal Reports, FOCUS, NOVELL,
NT, SMS, FrontPage, Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Solomon, NIKU Boot Camp, Clarity, SAP
CA, Inc (
formerly COMPUTER ASSOCIATES) , Islandia, NY
Director,
PMO CA Technology Services– World Wide Delivery
Responsible for selection, coaching,
mentoring, and training Project Managers (all PMPs) in all phases of project
management. Conduct studies on area
improvements (risk, quality). Provide full PMO consulting on process and
methodology. Represent PMO on SAP ERP
project (mySAP cProject). Evaluate, Review and Approve Statements of Work on
contracts in excess of 100,000. Conduct
Project Audits and Business Reviews.
Utilize Earned Value Management System – via MS Project and SAP.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Over 20 years of project experience including Project Management,
Project Leader and Team Member. Established Enterprise Project Management
Office (EPMO) with responsibility for Project, Program and Portfolio
Management. Developed three level project management training program based on
the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK framework. Conducted Coaching and
Mentoring for all Project Management Staff. Developed Project Life Cycle (PLC)
and in-house Product (SDLC) Life Cycle.
Project Life Cycle from Project Initiation (Charter) to Project Close
(Lessons Learned). Developed management procedures and audit points for Risk,
Quality, Scope, and Cost. Prepared,
issued and evaluated RFP to determine enterprise wide tool. Led 1.5 million
implementation of KINTANA toolset.
Conducted seminars on Project Management and Business Re Engineering for
IT Department and for Leadership Development team members. Developed business
rules and metrics for program and
portfolio management.
Prior: Led 10 million CASE
Tool billing project. Supervised 40 employees in Matrix environment (MRP
install). Implemented and supported cost accounting and factory ledger for 650
million multi-location manufacturing concern. Led and supported a variety of
systems including A/R, A/P, G/L, Human Resources, Payroll, Treasury,
Purchasing, Materials, Shop Floor Control , Inventory, Budgeting, Chargeback
and Shared Services, Activity Based Costing
ACCOUNTING: Over 10 years of diverse
experiences in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities included the
costing, compiling, and verification of accuracy in a standard cost system.
Prepared profit and loss statements by product line. Prepared budget projections for new products.
Prepared monthly analyses of account balances and reconciliation. In over 8 years in a regulated environment,
successfully prepared cost studies and documentation for DPUC audits. Initiated P&Ls for SBUs using
activity-based costing.
Supervised 17 employees.
Managed department that
billed over 100 million dollars annually.
Prepared and monitored
division budget (400 employees) of over 35 million dollars.
Prepared and administered
annual capital computer budget of $575,000.
Developed Share Service
Agreements and Chargeback methodology for billing production and accounting
Developed transfer cost
methodology for 700 million dollar network cost allocation
FINANCE: Prepared long term capital budget requirements using discounted cash flow
and net present value techniques. Advised senior management on prioritizing
purchases and implementation. Prepared payback analyses. Used Cost Benefit Analysis (Return on
Investment) in Business Case Development
for the acceptance, monitoring and measuring of IT and business project
accounting
SYSTEMS: Determined user requirements for a variety of business systems in both
regulated and unregulated environments over different platforms and operating
systems. Performed workflow analyses and
re engineering that strengthened controls and enhanced data integrity. Project managed PC LAN, middleware and
mainframe systems through complete product and project life cycle (SDLC)
TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT: Developed Project Management Certificate Training
program for bank wide initiative. Project Management Awareness, Level One, was
35 hours of contact hours. Over 150 were trained in Level One. Former Methods
and Training specialist (five years) for major telecommunication in billing,
accounting, and customer service areas.
Developed presentation and methodology for Business Process Improvement.
Current adjunct (Housatonic Community College) in Business Department. On staff
of Boston University PM Certificate Program. Lead Instructor University of
Bridgeport - CBIT (Center for Business Information Technology) Project Management Program.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Computer Associates,
Islandia, NY |
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Stover Systems LLC |
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Peoples Bank, Bridgeport,
CT |
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International Profit,
Buffalo Grove, MI |
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SBC/ SNET , Inc., New
Haven, CT , |
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Warner Communications,
Inc., Southbury, CT |
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Raymark Corporation,
Trumbull, CT |
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Cheseborough Ponds, Inc.,
Greenwich, CT |
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General Electric Company,
Bridgeport, CT |
CERTIFICATIONs/ CERTIFICATES
Certified Instructor - Boston University
Certified –Business Process
Improvement – Brainbench
Certified Project Management
–Brainbench
Project Management
Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute
Certificate of Completion in
Earned Value, PMI College of Performance
Certificate of Completion
Earned Value Metrics and Analysis, PMI College of Performance
Certificate in Project
Management, Boston University, Boston, MA
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Business/Computer Courses
Lecturer: Housatonic Community Technical
College, Bridgeport, CT
Project Mgmt Lecturer: Boston University Evening Certificate
(Certified Instructor ) (PMI Registered Educator)
Project Mgmt Lecturer: University of Bridgeport Center Business
Information Technologies (CBIT)
EDUCATION
Executive M.B.A, University
of New Haven, New Haven, CT
BS, Accounting, Sacred Heart
University, Fairfield, CT
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL
Member-PMI’s International
Standard Committee on Program and Portfolio Management
Member – Project Management
Institute – Project Management Professional - PMP
Member-American Society of
Quality, Software Quality Engineer
Newfield Tennis Association
founder and former president.
Volunteer Junior
Achievement, Project Business in New Haven and Bridgeport Public Schools
Volunteer Tennis Instructor
Volunteer Basketball Coach
Former Co-chair Minority
Advisory Committee, Board of Education, Town of Hamden, CT
Former Volunteer, New Haven
Urban League, Small Business and Non-profit Accounting
Former Member, Big Brother
of Fairfield County
Former Treasurer, Volvo
Tennis Tournament
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL
Member-PMI’s International
Standard Committee on Program and Portfolio Management
Member – Project Management
Institute – Project Management Professional - PMP
Member-American Society of
Quality, Software Quality Engineer
Newfield Tennis Association
founder and former president.
Volunteer Junior
Achievement, Project Business in New Haven and Bridgeport Public Schools
Volunteer Tennis Instructor
Volunteer Basketball Coach
Former Co-chair Minority
Advisory Committee, Board of Education, Town of Hamden, CT
Former Volunteer, New Haven
Urban League, Small Business and Non-profit Accounting
Former Member, Big Brother
of Fairfield County
Former Treasurer, Volvo
Tennis Tournament