Keonda W. Buford

Keonda W. Buford, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, CSM has an extensive work experience in project management and process improvement. Starting in 2020, Keonda worked as the Director of Projects & Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunities at the City of Detroit. In this role, Keonda was responsible for managing projects and implementing strategic initiatives.

Prior to this, Keonda worked as a Senior Project Manager for the Community Health Corps, where they utilized their skills in data management and automation to build dashboards and integrated systems. Before that, Keonda served as a Lean Six Sigma Project Manager in the Mayor's Office, where they trained and mentored staff in process improvement methods and led the completion of various improvement projects across departments.

In 2021, Keonda worked as the Data Integrity Manager for the TCF Vaccination Clinic in the Mayor's Office, focusing on data entry, reporting, and process improvement. They also supervised the operations of the COVID Results Call Center at the Detroit Health Department, ensuring smooth functioning and training employees on various databases and protocols.

Prior to their work in the public sector, Keonda served as a Project Manager at Sharpe Security Consulting, LLC from 2015 to 2020. In this role, they developed business plans, identified process improvements, and successfully managed projects from start to finish.

Keonda's diverse work experience and expertise in project management, process improvement, and data analysis make them a valuable asset in any organization.

Keonda W. Buford holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, Leadership from Northwood University. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Northwood University. Keonda also possesses several certifications, including Scrum Master Certified (SMC) from Scrum Alliance, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt (ICBB) from Lawrence Technological University, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Lawrence Technological University, and Unix C/C++ Programming from Marygrove College.