Kelsey O'Neill

About Me

Experienced consultant with 6 years of experience in information technology services. Certified Design Thinking coach with active DoD Secret clearance. Seeking full-time consulting opportunities beginning in June 2020.

Areas of Expertise

1IBM Certified Design Thinking Coach

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2Project Management

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3Business Development

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4Requirements Analysis

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5Workshop Facilitation

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Education

Master of Business Administration, Leading Organizations

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - Aug 2020

Master of Science in Information Systems

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - Aug 2019

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Virginia Tech - May 2013

Bachelor of Arts in French

Virginia Tech - May 2013

Courses in International Business, French Language

SKEMA Business School - Spring 2012

Work Experience

IT Project Manager

Jun 2019 - Present

Siemens

  • Established new Project Management Office team to meet future business need for ongoing IT initiatives
  • Redefined and automated 3 employee touchpoints with IT department using new service desk management platform
  • Created and implemented IT’s first communications policy for two major IT implementation projects in 2019
  • Prepared all IT policy and procedure documentation, approximately 25 documents, to prepare for 2020 audit
  • Recognition: Selected to attend company’s first professional leadership conference in December 2019
    • Managing Consultant

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

    IBM Global Business Services

  • Led business development efforts for $60M pipeline across 30 accounts, contributing to $1M in signings in 2017
  • Facilitated over 75 Design Thinking workshops, contributing to $400M in pipeline growth in 2016; completed coach training
  • Developed cognitive solutions training programs and hackathons for 200+ consultants
  • Created Digital services organization; managed offering creation and marketing to meet anticipated business needs
  • Led requirements gathering workshops and proposal development for two large Public Service clients
  • Recognition: IBM Manager’s Choice Award (2014, 2016), IBM Professional Woman Crush Wednesday Nomination (2016)
    • Pro Bono Consulting

    Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

    Friendsof Puerto Rico

  • Developed business plan for a global entrepreneurial mentorship program targeting high school girls in Puerto Rico
  • Recommended program curriculum, developmental outcomes, and assessment strategy for mentor partnerships
  • Evaluated and recommended key business partners in Puerto Rico for entrepreneurial and mentorship expertise
    • Pro Bono Consulting

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

    The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

  • Created 10-year business plan to transform historic Baltimore site into a one-of-a-kind cultural heritage discovery venue
  • Recommended revitalization initiative to restore entrepreneurial small business ecosystem in West Baltimore

    • Contact

    Feel free to reach out and say hello!

    Kelsey O'Neill