Marcel Killsenemy

Marcel Kills Enemy Lincoln, Nebraska-- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly skilled professional with experience driving Agile transformations and developing highperforming teams. Proven track record of facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching/motivating team members, and improving project delivery efficiency across cross-functional teams. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE biBerk | Project Manager | September 2023 to November 2024 • • • • • • Led cross-functional software development teams in implementing strategic technology integrations, improving efficiency by up to 50%, reducing project delivery times using Agile methodologies. Established performance metrics and quality assurance processes that enhanced team accountability, resulting in improved project tracking and deliverable quality. Implemented change management strategies that helped facilitate smooth transitions during system upgrades, reducing employee resistance and minimizing disruptions. Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships across multiple departments, securing buy-in for critical projects and maintaining stakeholder satisfaction through transparent communication and engagement. Mentored team members, fostering a collaborative environment that increased team productivity and professional development. Managed and refined product backlogs to ensure clear prioritization and team alignment. Nelnet | Scrum Master (Contract) | January 2023 to June 2023 • • • • • Developed and led highest-performing software development teams. Facilitated comprehensive Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives using Jira Boards. Coached and mentored team members to deepen their understanding of Agile principles. Created a collaborative environment that inspired teamwork and continuous improvement. Created and maintained Jira workflows and automations to streamline project delivery, reducing cycle time by up to 50% Spreetail | Product Delivery Manager | January 2022 to November 2022 • • • • • Led two top-performing software development teams. Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies and stakeholder meetings. Translated quarterly initiatives into actionable user stories. Led complete SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment. Created custom Jira dashboards and reports for executive visibility. Marcel Kills Enemy Lincoln, Nebraska-- PrismRBS | Scrum Master | June 2018 to January 2022 • • • • • • Developed self-organizing teams that quickly identified and addressed inefficiencies. Reduced release cycle from bi-annually to monthly, improving delivery speed. Delivered executive presentations on Sprint outcomes. Improved cross-team communication, reducing escalation resolution time from 29 to 13 days. Served as Jira Administrator, managed Jira instance for 80+ users across 5 teams Managed User/Group & Access Control, workflow creation and configuration, and custom field creation. EDUCATION University of Nebraska – Lincoln Major: Education SKILLS Advanced metrics | Facilitation | Coaching/mentoring | Team building| Project planning & prioritizing | Resource requirements & management | Scheduling, organization & time management | Requirements gathering & analysis | Milestone development & deliverables tracking | Team leadership & development | Cross-Functional team management | Project budget planning & administration | Stakeholder management | Analytical thinking & problem solving | Jira administration | Azure DevOps | Agile & Scrum methodologies | Risk management | Microsoft Office Suite (advanced excel) | Conflict resolution | Adaptability | Change management | Decision-making | Thought leadership KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • • • • • • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM1) from Scrum.org IBM Certified Coach 7th House Certified Coach Awarded IBM Manager of the Year award. Awarded Millard T. Woods award for outstanding service to the community. Awarded The Patriot Award for support of National Guard and Reserve employees. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES • • • Serve as Select Youth Football Director for Malone Center (2020-present) Serve as Select Youth Football Coach for multiple organizations (2014-present) Serve as Select Youth Basketball Coach for multiple organizations (2019-present)