April Broadnax
Sacramento
Summary
Dynamic and Certified Scrum Master with over7 years of expertise in leading Agile teams and delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Adept at fostering collaboration, driving process improvement, and managing cross-functional teams to exceed project goals. Proven success in applying Agile and Scrum principles across diverse industries, including compliance, operations, logistics, and military intelligence. Military Veteran with a disciplined approach to team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Passionate about creating value-driven solutions and empowering teams to achieve excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Historian Accounting
National Association of Black Accountants
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Utilized Agile methodologies to manage the archival of historical records and streamline reporting processes
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to organize events and initiatives, fostering engagement among100+ members
- Applied Scrum techniques to manage timelines and deliverables for special projects, achieving all milestones ahead of schedule
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts payable
- Financial forecasting per semester
- Assisting the president of the organization in order to function after graduation
Compliance Manager
Uequations
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded Agile methodologies in managing secure software for military and defense applications, ensuring compliance with DOD protocols
- Trained staff on IMB sales, Agile workflows, and cloud-based system integration, enhancing team productivity by25%
- Conducted root cause analysis for compliance violations, implementing actionable insights to prevent recurrence
- Cultivated a high-performing team culture, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Remote
Operations Manager
Offshore Risk and Technology
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Implemented Agile frameworks to manage client portfolios, generating $600,000+ in annual revenue and enhancing client retention by15%
- Designed and executed workflows for client relationship management, leveraging Kanban boards to streamline contract negotiations and service delivery
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducted sprint reviews to ensure alignment with client objectives
- Trained and mentored team members in Agile principles, fostering an environment of continuous learning
- Budgeting
- Sprints
- financial forecasting
- Cross-functional team development
- Negotiations for contracts
Logistics and Military Intelligence
US Army reserves
05.2006 - 11.2013
- Applied Agile principles to coordinate logistics operations, optimizing resource distribution and reducing delivery times by20%
- Conducted comprehensive data analyses to support operational planning and improve supply chain efficiency
- Led collaborative workshops to streamline intelligence processes, resulting in enhanced mission readiness
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Highlands High School
North Highlands, CA01.2003
Skills
- Agile Methodologies & Scrum Framework
- Project Management & Delivery
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Leadership & Team Building
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
- Cloud Platforms (DOD & Commercial)
- Tools: Jira, Mondaycom, Salesforce, MS Office Suite
Certification
- Scrum Master certification (PSM1)
- KPMG professional training (via NABA)
Accomplishments
- Recognized for excellence in Agile project delivery and team leadership in remote and hybrid work settings.
- Extensive experience in leveraging cloud platforms to enhance team collaboration and security protocols.
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Uequations
06.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Offshore Risk and Technology
06.2014 - 12.2020
Historian Accounting
National Association of Black Accountants
01.2011 - 06.2013
Logistics and Military Intelligence
US Army reserves
05.2006 - 11.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Highlands High School
- Scrum Master certification (PSM1)
- KPMG professional training (via NABA)
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas Southern University
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