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Brad Poeckes, PMP - President and Owner |
Since 1982, Mr. Poeckes’ involvement has demonstrated leadership and direction for several large project efforts. Highlights of his accomplishments include:
Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Membership Chair, Government Special Interest Group (SIG)
President, Heartland Chapter of NE
Past President/Ex-Officio, Heartland Chapter of NE
Director of Programs, Heartland Chapter of NE
Director of Professional Development, Heartland Chapter of NE
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
(PMI®) Heartland Chapter - President
Project Management Professionals (PMP® 's) increased 50 %
Chapter net worth increased nearly 200%
Commended by PMI Chair & President for outstanding leadership
Founded “ProDev”. Annual Heartland Chapter Project Management Development Day.
(PMI®) Government SIG Membership Chair
Received PMI® Government SIG national recognition for membership recruiting practices.
Increased membership increased by approximately 200 members.
Publications
Procurement Knowledge Area – The Government Extension of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide. (2000)
First Data Corporation (FDC)
From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Poeckes directed the overall project management effort for multiple large new client conversion programs. In 1996, Mr. Poeckes guided the successful completion of all software enhancements resulting in the largest successful domestic credit card conversion in the history of FDC.
In 1996, Mr. Poeckes was awarded FDC's President's Award, the highest award offered to employees for his leadership and performance.
West Telemarketing Outbound
Mr. Poeckes guided IT teams in a new shop ranging from entry-level to senior consultant through the completion of over 1500 project requests in a 33-month period. He set up QA processes, in-house cross training, and peer evaluation programs that produced additional team knowledge, increased team work, enhanced customer deliveries, and higher customer acceptance results.
Project Management Training
On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 exceeding participant requirements and 1 being not applicable to participant’s needs, Mr. Poeckes has maintained a 4.5 customer acceptance level as a project management training facilitator.
Community Service
Outstanding Service Award - United Way of the Midlands
Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) – Heartland Chapter (Omaha, NE), Program Management Office (PMO) Specific Interest Group (SIG).
Provide public presentations to enhance project management professionalism in various communities.
President – St. Cecilia Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council - Facilitate planning sessions with parish leaders on goals, direction, and ongoing parish performance.
Education
1990 Bellevue University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Management of Human Resources.
1998 Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional (PMP®).
2011 ScrumAlliance, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).