Debra Huston, CSM
Professional Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives,
specializing in operational transformation and system consolidation. Proven ability to manage complex projects such as
CRM migrations, LMS implementations, and enterprise platform integrations across diverse industries. Adept at aligning
business goals with technical delivery through structured methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Recognized for
streamlining operations, improving process efficiency, and enhancing stakeholder engagement through clear
communication, risk management, and collaborative leadership. Known for bringing structure to ambiguity and
delivering impactful solutions that drive organizational performance.
Experience History
Project Manager – REcolorado (Remote)
January 2022 – February 2025
Led integration and process alignment across multiple technology platforms used in real estate data services,
improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
● Delivered multiple medium to large-scale, cross-functional technology projects, including a CRM migration
(Responsys to HubSpot), corporate website re-design and launch, and Learning Management System
implementation.
● Implemented Wrike as the work management tool, improving resource planning, task visibility, issue
reporting, and execution across teams.
● Created and maintained project status reports to provide stakeholders and executives with clear visibility
into progress, milestones, and potential risks.
● Partnered with the internal IT team to streamline documentation processes, including reviewing,
organizing, and publishing materials through Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive – Resulting in improved
accessibility, version control, and collaboration.
● Collaborated with Sr. PM to create standardized project templates, streamlining project initiation and
improving consistency.
Project Manager – Sounds True (Contract)
September 2019 – August 2021
Spearheaded multiple new enterprise-level projects to include a website launch, involving content
management system migration and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, design, and IT, enhancing
digital presence and user experience.
● Led project execution of platform migrations: eComm to Shopify, online learning to Thinkific, and email
marketing to Klaviyo - ensured deliverables met scope and schedule.
● Oversaw cross-functional collaboration among product managers, designers, marketing, UX teams, and
developers to execute simultaneous multimedia publishing initiatives
● Teamed with product managers to ensure technology projects met company-wide needs, including
requirements gathering, process improvements, and technology evaluations.
● Created project templates, generated and managed project folders to preserve documentation, assets, and
artifacts to ensure they are easily accessible for project team members.
● Facilitated cross-functional meetings; recording decisions made, key action items with owners, parking lot
items, and continuous follow-up to keep the project on track. Responsible for ensuring that stakeholders
are aware of progress and impediments to progress via weekly/monthly status reporting.
Project Manager (Technical) – Sev1Tech (Contract)
February 2019 – September 2019
Managed a complex, commercial project within a secure data environment across multiple lines of business.
Supported the delivery manager, technicians, and engineering teams in end-to-end project execution with
focus on timeline, risk, and resource coordination.
• Managed technical workflow migrations, implementations, device and software upgrades utilizing
proprietary processes, working with internal infrastructure teams and external vendors.
• Coordinated all aspects of project schedule planning, development, data collection and analysis, delivery,
and maintenance.
• Created and maintained weekly status reports for cross-functional audiences by preparing concise
summaries for executives and stakeholders.
• Drove stakeholder engagement through daily stand-ups and weekly status meetings, ensuring alignment
on scope, timelines, and resources.
Associate Project Manager (Technical) - Trace3
August 2015 – January 2019
Integral member of a data center migration project team responsible for delivering multiple concurrent
projects of various complexity and scope; directing, organizing, and controlling project activities.
• Assisted with project setup, scheduling, reporting, and documentation for multiple concurrent client
initiatives.
• Managed data center migrations and provided hourly updates to stakeholders throughout migrations.
• Coordinated meeting logistics and tracked deliverables to maintain accountability across engineering and
client teams.
• Maintained organized project documentation in SharePoint, Box, and OneDrive.
Resource Deployment Manager – IBM Global Services
January 2005 - March 2015
Successfully implemented and managed staffing and resource management strategies to align resources with
client needs.
• Managed assignments and redeployments for approximately 900 resources to ensure billable hour targets
and gross profit objectives were met.
• Authored numerous process documents on procedures relating to resource management, onboarding, and
off-boarding; accepted and implemented by senior management.
• Advised managers on policies and procedures regarding hiring and terminations.
• Improved the effectiveness of tracking job postings and candidate status by designing and instituting a new
tracking process.
• Consistently met stringent deadlines in onboarding technical and senior-level professionals, consistently
meeting recruiting and staffing contractual milestones.
• Coached, counseled, and directly assisted hiring managers in the recruitment and selection of resources to
fill approved vacancies.
Professional Development Manager at IBM Global Services
July 2003 - January 2005
Onsite HR manager for 150+ employees.
• Coached and counseled employees regarding professional development and performance expectations.
• Identified skill gaps and coordinated training for employees. Resulted in trained and ready employees with
the ability to meet customer requirements and expectations, directly leading to increased customer
satisfaction.
• Drove organizational achievement objectives by advising managers in HR initiatives and explaining how
staffing/hiring practices contributed toward driving profitability.
• Participated in compensation planning and delivery of annual base pay programs.
• Wrote and delivered annual and semi-annual performance reviews.
Education/Certifications
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Workforce Education and Development
Academy of Military Science
Commissioned Officer, USAFR
Certified Scrum Master
Certification
Project Management Tools
Wrike
Jira
Smartsheet
MS Project
Teams
Rally
Mantis
SharePoint
