JESSE LAURENT, PMP
Crystal Lake
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with 12+ years experience leading dispersed Agile/Hybrid project teams through a wide range of enterprise technology deployments, software implementations and new product integrations. Seasoned risk planner and creative strategist who knows how to deliver complex software/hardware products and solutions on time and under budget. Adept servant leader who knows how to bridge the gaps between project stakeholders, build shared understanding and promote team empowerment, development and accountability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Account Executive
Levata
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 05.2025
- Lead and mentored multiple Agile/Hybrid project teams concurrently, individual project budgets ranging $50k-$3M
- Responsible for shared understanding of scope definition, project vision, alignment with business and stakeholder objectives.
- Planned & managed project methodologies, budgets, timelines, risk response, requirements, resources, stakeholder engagement & quality processes
- Oversaw & coordinated project work execution to align with plans & overall business goals, provided milestone & status reports to leadership
- Monitored work performance data, performed risk, earned value, variance, trend, contingency & reserve analysis, lessons learned
- Implemented new workflow visibility & testing tools leading to 14% increase in team throughput
- Delivered enterprise RFID asset tracking software/hardware solution on time and under budget that resulted in $200k savings annually
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among geographically distributed teams
- Coached team members on agile principles resulting in increased team engagement and decreased conflict
Senior Account Manager
Levata
Chicago, IL
04.2013 - 03.2018
- Developed and executed strategic account plans increasing revenue, gross profit, category penetration & senior stakeholder engagement within target list
- Lead requirements elicitation, provided consultative solutions & supported feasibility reviews
- Managed logistical deployment of equipment and resources, negotiated terms, reviewed contracts.
- Leveraged internal and partner ecosystem of subject matter experts to determine appropriate workflow and system/device level consultation.
- Promoted to Senior Account Executive after 5 years successfully exceeding KPI's
Director of Sales
Omnibyte, LLC
Evanston, IL
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Founding partner, responsible for planning and executing sales and
marketing strategy. - Lead Expansion of partner distribution network resulting in company
revenue quadrupling year over year - Exceeded KPI Targets towards new client acquisition, Revenue & Gross Profit
throughout tenure.
National Sales Manager
Ella's Bubbles, LLC
Chicago
04.2011 - 01.2012
- Lead business development initiatives and strategy
- Lead pivot from direct consumer sales to a distribution & retail partner model Organized
- Hired and trained outside team of 30+ sales manufacturer reps dramatically increasing marketshare
- Consistently exceeded company revenue and growth targets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05-2006
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Agile methodology
- Multi-project management
- Risk Planning & Response Strategy
- Conflict resolution
- Performance monitoring
- Active listening
- Meeting facilitation
- Training and mentoring
- Requirements gathering
- Cross-functional coordination
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
Levata
03.2018 - 05.2025
Senior Account Manager
Levata
04.2013 - 03.2018
Director of Sales
Omnibyte, LLC
03.2012 - 06.2014
National Sales Manager
Ella's Bubbles, LLC
04.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Eastern Illinois University