Catherine M. Balmer
Arnold
Summary
Accomplished project manager with over 30 years of experience in IT, specializing in the development and management of large-scale projects across diverse industries. Proven track record of meeting milestones, reducing costs, and increasing revenue through effective project execution. Strong communicator and leader, skilled in managing diverse teams and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality. Demonstrated ability to drive project success through strategic planning and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Purview Technology Services, Inc.
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Sr. Project Manager
RKON Inc.
Chicago
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw tenant-to-tenant migrations within Microsoft Office 365, maintaining data integrity and operational continuity.
- Led the review, update, and implementation of PMO process improvement documentation.
- Contributed to the integration of ConnectWise with SmartSheet for unified reporting.
Sr. Project Manager
MatchPoint Solutions @ Worldwide Technology
Denver
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Led the integration and renewal of Meraki security appliances, switches, and APs, optimizing network performance.
- Managed coordination with two partner companies to ensure support staff and field technicians were prepared for implementation night.
- Executed purchase order processing and invoice creation, overseeing financials for 3,100 sites.
- Developed comprehensive reports and delivered weekly status updates to the Strategic & Governance Team.
Sr. Project Manager
Oakwood Systems Group
Creve Coeur
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed M365 Service Line projects with a focus on Exchange migrations, optimizing service delivery.
- Facilitated technical sessions and captured detailed session notes for cross-team reporting.
- Created tailored communication plans, comprehensive end user documentation, and strategic migration schedules to optimize project outcomes.
Sr. Project Manager
Charter Communications
Maryland Heights
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Oversaw the management of new store openings, remodels, and decommissions, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, fiber, and sales floor setups.
- Communicated daily progress on tasks, issues, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders when necessary.
Sr. Project Manager
Bradford & Galt @ Mastercard
O'Fallon
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed projects within Fraud Intelligence across multiple applications, delivering detailed weekly status reports.
- Conducted application assessments to enhance implementation efficiency.
- Coordinated efforts to develop technical runbooks for Disaster Recovery exercises.
- Managed and tracked compliance activities for application audits, engaging impacted internal and external stakeholders.
Sr. Project Manager
FAST Search @ Rabo AgriFinance
Chesterfield
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises from initial contact with business owners to seamless execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated office consolidation by transitioning to open concept seating, including testing new hardware, comparisons of technology for high-tech conference rooms, aligning outside resources; created daily detailed status reports and presented to stakeholders
Program Manager
MatchPoint Solutions @ World Wide Technology
Denver
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed the deployment of Meraki switches and access points to establish a Wireless 1st environment.
- Generated and updated daily reports for customer meetings, reflecting precise project status across 800 sites.
Project Coordinator/Manager; Program Manager
World Wide Technology
Maryland Heights
06.2013 - 04.2018
- Managed the planning, pilot, and migration of multi-million-dollar projects, achieving successful outcomes through strategic oversight.
- Handled intricate stakeholder dynamics and customer demands while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with sales teams through effective pre- and post-sales activities.
- Developed intricate spreadsheets with advanced formulas for real-time, daily, monthly, and year-to-date reporting.
Education
Udemy Learning Platform
Online Learning08.2025
Parkland Community College
05.1995
Hickey Business School
11.1984
Skills
- Waterfall methodology
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Agile methodology
- Hybrid methodologies
- Scope management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Collaboration
- Risk management
- MS Office Suite
- MS Teams
- Google Workspace
- Planning
- Time management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Documentation management
- Schedule coordination
- Cross-functional coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Cross-functional communication
- Project goals and milestones
- Multi-project management
- Requirements gathering
- Project plan development
- Scope management
- Change management
- Attention to detail
- Financial analysis
- Work Breakdown Structures
- Project lifecycle management
- Vendor management
- Project management software
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Time management abilities
- Gantt charts
- Status updates
Affiliations
- Downs Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, Volunteer
- Arnold Food Pantry, Volunteer
- Relay for Life, Volunteer
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Volunteer
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Purview Technology Services, Inc.
11.2024 - 06.2025
Sr. Project Manager
RKON Inc.
07.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Project Manager
MatchPoint Solutions @ Worldwide Technology
04.2022 - 07.2023
Sr. Project Manager
Oakwood Systems Group
09.2021 - 01.2022
Sr. Project Manager
Charter Communications
07.2021 - 09.2021
Sr. Project Manager
Bradford & Galt @ Mastercard
04.2020 - 04.2021
Sr. Project Manager
FAST Search @ Rabo AgriFinance
04.2019 - 03.2020
Program Manager
MatchPoint Solutions @ World Wide Technology
07.2018 - 02.2019
Project Coordinator/Manager; Program Manager
World Wide Technology
06.2013 - 04.2018
Udemy Learning Platform
Parkland Community College
Hickey Business School
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