Skills & Experience - Renise Black

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management: Project Initiation, Lifecycle Planning, Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Deliverable Tracking
Execution & Operations: Task Management, Time Management Systems, Resource Allocation, Change Management
Data & Analytics: KPI Reporting, Metrics & Dashboards, Performance Analysis, Risk Assessment
Tools & Technical Literacy: Java, Python, Git/DevOps, SDLC, Distributed Systems Architecture

Google Project Management Professional Certificate | Coursera (In Progress)
Software Engineer | Amazon Technical Academy
MBA | Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
MS in Human Resources | Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
BS in Mathematics | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Google Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera): Currently mastering foundational project management frameworks, including the project life cycle, project documentation, stakeholder analysis, and effective project charters.
Google Gen AI Intensive & Data Analysis (Kaggle/DataCamp): Advanced foundational skills in data-driven decision-making, object-oriented structuring, and utilizing AI-prompt systems to design efficient workflows.
Administrative Official | USA Swimming: Managed compliance, heat configurations, and technical rule enforcement, showcasing strict attention to detail in high-stakes environments.

AMAZON | Bellevue, WA

Software Development Engineer (SDE), Backend | Nov 2020 – Dec 2023

Project Planning & Execution: Managed the technical task execution and multi-phase deployment of distributed tier-1 backend solutions across multiple global AWS regions, ensuring reliability for services handling 500,000+ transactions per second.
Change Management: Formulated and carefully executed a zero-downtime traffic transition plan using scripted automation and DNS configurations for an infrastructure-wide load balancer migration project.
Task & Milestones Management: Developed comprehensive data models to track project progression and drove the execution of a cross-regional API migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern platform, successfully hitting delivery milestones across three global platforms.
Process Optimization: Supported continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) DevOps initiatives, identifying workflow friction and optimizing pipelines to streamline the deployment lifecycle.

AMAZON | Smyrna, GA

Learning Coordinator | Jun 2019 – Nov 2020

Resource Coordination: Managed daily logistics training to support complex warehouse operational workflows and cross-functional activities across Area Managers and Operations Leads.
Program Implementation: Standardized and executed site-wide onboarding and training programs for new hires, tracking progress metrics to improve associate performance and retention.
Compliance & Auditing: Conducted rigorous learning-related audits, evaluating training gaps and utilizing data to implement target optimization plans.

PACES CLUB PIRANHAS SST | Acworth, GA

Swim Team General Manager | 2015 – 2020

End-to-End Program Ownership: Oversaw all operational, financial, and promotional areas of a seasonal swim team organization, directly impacting participant satisfaction and team culture.
Merger Execution: Successfully planned and executed a seamless organizational merger of two distinct club locations in 2017, aligning disparate operational models and unifying community cultures.
Resource & Financial Management: Recruited, hired, and managed a multi-tiered coaching staff while administering a balanced budget; grew team roster size by 55% through targeted marketing and community engagement initiatives.

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