Travis Barker, MPA GCPM
Project Manager/ Consultant
Cover Letter
EDUCATION
To whom it may concern,
Enclosed is a copy of my project management resume in application to the
position advertised. My diverse experience across the operations & project
space has enabled me to guide projects across different domains.
My background includes 10 years in project management within hybrid
operations/project settings, including 7 years of post-graduate project
management experience (GCPM). Responsibilities have included
accountability for ongoing operations and service lines in addition to
assigned projects across the enterprise level (technology, facilities,
operations, etc.).
I am registered with the project management institute (PMI) and have
additional training/experience in:
✔ Post Graduate Certificate in Project
Management
✔ Master’s Degree in Public
Administration
✔
Bachelor Degree in Psychology
TECHNOLOGY
✔ MSProject, Visio, & Timeline
✔ Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
Powerpoint, Publisher) & SPSS
✔
Technology & Networks Setup
✔ Sharepoint, Cerner& Ceridian
✔
Vendor & Supply Chain Management
✔ Content Management Systems
✔
COTS Upgrades & Software Implementations
✔
Site Relocation – Setup & Facilities Management
✔
Record & Access Management
✔
Vendor & Supply Chain Management
✔ Google Docs/ OneDrive
✔
Change Management & Go-Live Transitioning
✔ Skype/Google Hangouts
✔
Vendor & Supply Chain Management
✔ Clinical Information Systems
✔
Project & Portfolio Management, and Business Analysis
✔ ITIL, TOGAF, OSI, Agile, Scrum, LMS, IT
Security, SDLC, Testing, CISA, etc.
✔ Dayforce, ERP, etc.
✔ Networks
I have held responsibility for as many as 8 projects at the same time (often
with multiples of work streams for each project) and the leadership of 85
employees. The majority of enterprise projects have involved strategic,
financial, operations, and technology executives.
As a founder of Innovate Vancouver, I have a wealth of experience across
public and private sectors, including government, healthcare, service
organizations, technology, and hybrid for profit business models. Attached
is a copy of my IT resume, streamlined for relevant projects. For a larger list
of projects feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile online.
Sincerely,
Travis Barker, MPA GCPM
Publications
✔
Project Management Blueprint
✔
Leadership Innovation Planning
✔
Diversity Innovation Planning
✔ Franchise Model: An Open Source
Approach
✔ 2013 Fiscal Crisis: Implications
Travis Barker, MPA GCPM
Project Manager/ Consultant
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BACKGROUND
Project Manager/ Sidepreneur
Innovate Vancouver
History of executing successful projects in
technology, services, consulting, facilities,
and operations
Founder & Sidepreneur. Innovate Vancouver’s mission is to support the
awareness and adoption of new technologies and/or processes by
encouraging leadership alignment, understanding organizational impacts
and developing appropriate interventions to minimize business
disruption. Registered: BCBid and PMI. Member BC Tech and PMI-EF.
Ongoing Public & Private Sector RFP Submittals: Technology,
Facilities, Retail, & Operations
Strategic Innovation interactive tools & publications developed
Business Model In-a-Box (DIY)
Multi-Component Learning Management System (LMS) Developed
Franchise Model Developed & Launched
History of building successful teams in
projects, operations, nonprofit boards, and
multi-disciplinary networks
History of driving successful impact
measures in customer satisfaction, process
alignment, growth, cost controls, and
service management.
National Project Manager
EDUCATION
CG Canada - Talentsphere Contract May 1-June 30, 2018
The Project Manager works closely with the President of the healthcare
division, CFO of Can, and SVP BC, and is responsible for a variety of
national & regional projects.
✔ Post Graduate Certificate in Project
Management
Compass One Project: This project involves strengthening regional
business development capacity and growth initiatives. Project
manager on this project with 30+ primary members across 9 work
streams+.
P3 Projects: This project emphasized P3 service contract
compliance, monitoring, and process improvements: KPI workbook,
Service Change Management, & ISO 9001. Project manager on this
project with 20 primary members across 3 sites.
Innovation Projects: This project involves installation &
implementation of innovation initiatives across identified service
contracts. 2 Technology streams prioritized. Project manager on this
project with 3 primary members across 2 sites.
RFP Project: This project involves supporting executive leadership
across corporate lines to develop the 18 site RFP. Project manager
on this project with 12 primary members across 9 Work-streams.
Asset Installations: This project emphasized asset installations
across 50 Sites (physical assets). Project manager on this project
with 3 primary onsite members + site reps & Vendor.
✔ Master’s Degree in Public
Administration
✔
Bachelor Degree in Psychology
SKILLS
✔ PM Tools:
Charters,
Communications/RACI Plans,
Risk Registers & Management,
Change Management,
Reporting Dashboards & Data
Driven Reporting/ Planning,
Working Groups & Committees,
Go-Live Deployments,
Agile Project Management
Project Manager II (Term)
PHSA Nov 2016- Mar 2017
Sprints/Scrums
✔ Leadership & Workforce Development
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Manager is responsible for
the identification, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
of key provincial programs and related projects.
BCMHA Emergency Planning Project: This project emphasized
development of the emergency response plan, including the
following work streams: Facilities, Technology Upgrades, &
Contract/ Site Operations Planning. Project manager on this project
with two working groups, 20 primary members, 5 agencies, and
vendors.
BCMHSUS SharePoint Website Project: This agency project engaged
agency wide stakeholders to validate and develop the new
BCMHSUS website architecture, content, and migration efforts.
Agency project manager on this project with one committee and 30
primary members.
PHSA On Demand (POD) SharePoint Project: This agency project
engaged agency wide stakeholders to validate and develop the new
PHSA/BCMHSUS shared intranet architecture, content, and
migration efforts. Agency project manager on this project with one
committee and 30 primary members.
Manager
NSDRC Nov 2014- Feb 2016
As a member of the Management team and several committees, this
position is responsible for projects and program monitoring, evaluation, and
development in assigned project areas.
ShareVision Mapping & Migration Project (healthcare information):
This project engaged agency wide stakeholders in the review of the
existing SV architecture, user experience, and content resources to
identify suggestions for the site’s refresh. PM consultant on this
project. Includes 12 primary members and 1 vendor (ops, users, and
program management). Assets: ShareVision.
✔ Healthcare/ Clinical Information Systems
- Management
✔ Business Consulting
✔ Operations Planning
✔ Research & Reporting
✔ Technology (enterprise software, COTS,
etc.)
✔ Fundraising & Grants
✔ Product & Service Development
✔ Construction/ Facilities Management
✔ Financial Management
✔ Innovation & Process Improvement
✔ Policy & Program Development
✔ Lobbying & Government Engagement
✔ Supply Chain & Vendor Management
✔ Quality Assurance
✔ Community, Committees, & Exec/Boards
✔ Marketing, Communications, & PR, etc.
PUBLICATIONS
✔
Project Management Blueprint
Dayforce Implementation & Training Project (timesheets): This
project engaged programs in the training, use, and troubleshooting
of the new timesheet technology. PM consultant on this project.
Includes 12 primary members and 1 vendor (ops, users, and analyst).
Assets: Dayforce.
✔ A Systems Thinking Approach to
Leadership Innovation
Cisco Server Content Mapping & Technology Update Project: This
project engaged agency wide stakeholders to map out the existing
server architecture and identify information management practices
in preparation for the server’s technology upgrade. PM consultant
on this project. Includes 3 primary members and 1 vendor (ops, tech
rep). Assets: Cisco Server.
✔ A Systems Thinking Approach to
Volunteer Management
Facilities Upgrades & Repairs: Includes facilitating repairs and
upgrades with vendors, owners, & landlords.
Community Development Coordinator (Term)
SOBC5 Aug 2013 – Jul 2015
As a voting member of the executive committee, this pro bono position
is responsible for creating the external communications strategy;
aligning business processes and resources; as well as the development
of joint projects and ventures across Region 5.
✔ Change Management
WP CMS Website Mapping & Migration Project: This project
engaged stakeholders to evaluate the existing website architecture,
identify best practices, update content and site architecture, and
✔ A Systems Thinking Approach to
Workplace Diversity Innovation
✔ On Recovery (Vol 1&2): A CBT
Approach
✔ Strategic Planning Innovation (in press)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
✔ Scrum Master, TOGAF, ITIL, Agile, Prosci
✔ Financial Management (GAAP)
✔ MSProject, MSTimeline, Visio
✔ Supply Chain Management
✔ IT Governance, Security, CISA, & Risk
Mgt
build the new website. PM on this project and includes 3 primary
members. Asset: Wordpress CMS
Region 5 Strategic Planning & Alignment Project: This regional
project engaged leadership teams to identify best practices,
establish aligned messages, develop engagement strategies, and
reinforce engagement of existing recruitment efforts, programs, and
membership. Regional PM on this project and includes 35 primary
members.
✔ Networks & TCP/IP Configuration
✔ Enterprise Resource Planning
✔ Software Development & Testing
✔ Lean Six Sigma, Lean Startup, Lean
Product Development
✔ Construction Project Management
✔ Coaching, EI, & Appreciative Inquiry
Program Director
Aacres LLC Jan 2009 - Apr 2013
Responsible for managing projects and programs across multiple service
providers; program reporting, financial management, auditing and
accreditation, develop and plan special projects, consult with senior
management, vendor and facilities management, etc.
Healthcare Clinical Information Systems Implementation & Training
Project: This project involved training and implementation of the
new healthcare clinical information software. PM consultant on this
project and includes 10 primary members and 1 vendor. Asset:
Cerner
Telephonic Timesheet Implementation & Training Project: This
project engaged programs staff in training, testing, and
implementation of the new timesheet technology. PM consultant on
this project and includes 10 primary members and 1 vendor. Asset:
Dayforce
Site & Corporate Office Moves: This project includes move of the
corporate office and several sites and setup of server, networks,
workstations, and offices. Project consultant on this project includes
two sites, 20 primary members, and 3 primary vendors.
Facilities Upgrades & Repairs: Includes facilitating repairs and
upgrades with vendors, owners, & landlords.
MSOffice Cots Upgrade: MSOffice upgrade, asset installation, and
training. PM consultant on this project and includes 15 primary
members and 18 sites.
✔ Website Development, Social Media,
etc.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Consultant, Calmversation
Oct 2016
Primary Projects:
✔ Forming a Nonprofit Project & Board,
✔ and Business Model Consultation
Consultant, 501 Commons
Sep 2009- Mar 2011
Primary Projects:
✔ Meals on Wheels - International
Program Model – Development &
Evaluation Project;
✔ and ChildHaven-: Merger Project
Consultant, Challenge Island
Feb 2013- Mar 2013
Primary Projects:
✔Company Evaluation & Acquisition
Project,
✔ Financial Positioning Consultation; and
✔ Marketing & Social Media Development
Interim Executive Director
MHCP Jan 2008 – Dec 2008
Oversight of five separate communities: Including financial, facilities,
projects, management, & staff operations.
Site Acquisition and facilities upgrades/ repairs Project: This project
involved engaging the agency board, stakeholder agencies, and
funding sources to purchase a new site/property and implement the
redevelopment/restoration process. Regional PM on this project and
includes 10 primary members.
Publications:
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