Dana Gruszczinski is an IT Project Manager with experience managing troubled projects, developing new launch plans, and executing projects to successful completion. She has over 15 years of experience in project management, system design, budgeting, and leading cross-functional teams. Her background includes positions as a Project Manager/Engineer at Space Naval Warfare Command System Center Atlantic and as a Lead RF Engineer at Charter Trading Corporation. She holds an MBA in IT Management and a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from New York Institute of Technology.

1. Dana Maureen Gruszczinski
112 Thistle Road Home: (843)737-0447
Goose Creek,SC29445 Cell: (843)329-2816
danaski26@gmail.com
Professional Summary
IT Project Manager offering an impressive record of taking over troubled projects,developing newlaunch plans and
executing to successful completion. Determined to deliver high-quality and user-friendly products to the market as
quickly as possible.
Skills
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Forecasting specialist
Hardware and software upgrade planning Hardware Design
Productrequirements documentation Operations and Maintenance
Contracting Officer Consumer Hardware specialist
Project Execution Budgeting and resource management
Project Team Lead Project tracking
System Design
Work Experience
GS 13 NR-0856-05 (Project Manager/Engineer) 10/2007 - Current
Space NavalWarfare Command System Center Atlantic North Charleston,SC
Identified productproblemsand strengths and collected data on the customer experience. Drove business KPIs through rapid
iteration of customer-facing product features. Analyzed keymetrics to measure producteffectiveness.Led a cross-functional
teams to develop featuresand fixproduct defects. Developed accurate development estimates and drafted
project resource plans. Led the design and development of system upgrades and the deploymentofnewservices and
products. Managed the 50-person local IT team, allocating resourcesto ongoing projects and enforcing
deadlines. Added user accounts, troubleshot issues with users and monitored usage on the printing management
system. Supplied technical and customer service supportbyphone and in person.Tracked data from completed tests,and
developed solutions to any issues. Placed copper and fiber cablesfor voice and data indoors and outdoors. Ran diagnostic tests
to verify functionalityof network equipment. Assessed and trained personnelfor promotion to cross-functional operations. Led
regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projectswith measurable goals. Coordinated preventative
maintenance on existing and newproduction equipment,including routine calibration. Supervised production schedules,
production quality and on time delivery. Defined manufacturing performance standardsand reviewed the performance outcomes
to set future targets. Implemented root cause and corrective actionsto remove production constraints and improve product
quality. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational
leadership.Collaborated with the engineering team to adjustand modifyproduction equipment.Reviewed production
orders,schedules,delivery datesand inventory levelsto determine product availability.
Lead RF Engineer 01/2007 - 10/2007
Charter Trading Corporation Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
Supervised equipment returns, including obtaining allrelevantdata.Carefullyexplained allaspectsof running the cable
system to customers. Inspected installation sitesto determine material requirements. Responded to corrective
maintenance requestsand outages in a timelymanner. Maintained spare equipment and partsand managed inventory.
Education
MBA: American Military University - IT Management 2016
Old Westbury,WV
Courseworkin Computer Networking and Information Technology
Coursework in Engineering and Technology Management
Courseworkin Business Communicationsand ManagementInformation Systems
ManagerialStatistics and Management Communication coursework

2. Bachelor of Science: New York Institute of Technology - Interdisciplinary Studies
Old Westbury,WV
Advanced Mathematicscoursework
Courseworkin Technical Writing
Coursework in BusinessAdministration and Finance
2008