Gabrielle Wachter

Making a Lasting Impact!

Frederick, Maryland, United States

About

Certified Scrum Master with 12+ years of experience leading Agile teams and managing large-scale technical programs for Federal clients. Distinguished career progression managing multi million-dollar projects and leading complex teams in project completion. I am a champion for Agile, skilled in risk mitigation, team mentorship, and data-driven decision-making. Adept at guiding cross-functional teams to deliver incremental business value aligned with strategic goals. Specialties in poised presentation skills, diligent Delivery on time and ahead of schedule, identifying and rectifying gaps in processes and procedures, and multi-management of tasks. The best opportunities allow me to craft my contributions with high standards, quality collaboration, and creative strategy while executing with strong communication and continuous improvement. Competencies: • Agile Scrum Facilitation & Coaching • Technical Program & Project Management • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Risk Identification & Mitigation • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Sprint Planning, Reviews, & Retrospectives • Metrics Tracking: Velocity, Burndown, Cycle Time • Jira, Confluence, Mural, Microsoft Office, SharePoint • Cloud & DevSecOps Environment Familiarity *I manage and coordinate all aspects of scrum and project planning, which includes scrum activities, document creation, software development, Master Project Schedules, and routine maintenance *I collaborate with subject matter experts, users, and stakeholders to translate technical information and requirements into actionable and efficient solutions. *I strategize, plan, and execute required deliverables with quality, creativity, and precise presentation *I manage status reporting, conflict management and resolution, and deployment coordination *I identify process gaps and implement modifications as needed *I facilitate all scrum ceremonies and plan customized opportunities to produce the highest quality and impact from my scrum teams

Experience

  • Senior Associate at Sprightbulb
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Writer & Editor at Wachter Writes, LLC
    Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    •Manage C2C opportunities with other companies •Develop story elements and construct cohesive content that provides clarity and understanding to readers •Provide executive resume services and career coaching •Present drafts to editors and clients for feedback •Write fiction or nonfiction, business documents, web content, and other personal documents • Research to gather facts, information, and authentic detail to support writing •Communicate with clients to develop marketing campaigns that adhere to their brand guidelines •Analyze market research to refine campaigns based on consumer behavior and trends

  • Marketing Editor at WSP
    Mar 2023 - May 2023 · 3 mos

    • Review/edit/maintain employee records. • Review/edit/maintain project records. • Edit/write content for corporate resumes and project descriptions. • Update the WSP employee portal with new information.

  • Functional Analyst at Synergy
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Task Order Adaptive Maintenance Contract Lead: Managed over 20 projects simultaneously to meet implementation deadlines • Scrum Master/Project Manager of OpenJDK Task • Project Manager of CAS DUNS Task • Scrum Master of CAS Orace12c Task • Completed Weekly Status and Monthly Reporting briefs with the Government and other high-profile personnel • Led short-term contracts from start to completion • Completed all official documentation for short-term contracts including but not limited to Project Management Plans, Timelines/Roadmaps, Communications Plans, Action Plans, and more • Completed Level of Effort & Delivery Analysis for multiple task orders

  • Project Coordinator at KTL Solutions, Inc.
    Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 · 5 mos

    • Coordinated projects for Microsoft Solutions such as Email Migrations and SharePoint upgrades • Coordinated with new and existing clients for tasks and projects • Defined schedules and expectations • Gathered requirements for projects • Provided updates on projects, timelines, and resource availability • Promoted Microsoft Solutions to clients