Sherri Hess, MS, PMP, CSM

Sherri Hess, MS, PMP, CSM has extensive work experience in various project and program management roles. Sherri is currently employed at Propylon as a Project Manager. Prior to this, they worked at Taconic Biosciences as a Program Manager/Project Manager. Sherri'sprevious experience includes a role as a Project Manager in the Program Management Office of the State of South Carolina and as a Senior IT Project Manager at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Sherri also worked as an IT Project Manager at Capsugel and as a Business Development Consultant at Ward SC Events/Bell Farms.

Sherri has a long history at Clark County, where they held multiple roles such as Change Manager/Program Manager, ERP, and Tier One Support Service Desk Manager. Sherri'sresponsibilities at Clark County included implementing SAP FI and HCM modules and Kronos Timekeeping system, as well as managing organizational and technical change. Sherri also served as a Technical Change Manager for Clark County, implementing ITIL practices and developing CMDB.

In addition to their industry experience, Sherri has served as VP of Education at the Project Management Institute, where they were responsible for managing PMP certification and education initiatives. Sherri was also Vice President of Marketing and Membership at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and District Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, overseeing fundraising and medical clinic operations.

Overall, Sherri Hess has a strong background in project and program management, with a focus on implementing organizational and technical changes and driving successful outcomes.

Sherri Hess, MS, PMP, CSM has a diverse education history in project management, information technology, human resource management, organizational development, and communications.

Sherri obtained their PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute. This certification focused on project and program management.

In 2005, Sherri attended ITIL and became Practitioner Certified in Information Technology Project Management. This certification provided their with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing IT projects effectively.

From 2004 to 2008, Sherri pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development from WNU. This program equipped their with a deeper understanding of managing people and fostering organizational growth.

In their undergraduate years, Sherri attended the University of Nevada-Las Vegas from 1986 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications. This education provided their with a strong foundation in effective communication strategies.

To enhance their project management skills further, Sherri pursued the CSM Certification from Scrum Alliance. This certification as a Certified Scrum Master reflects their expertise in agile project management methodologies.

In addition to their formal education, Sherri also holds additional certifications. Sherri obtained the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) from Scrum Alliance in June 2020 and the ITIL Practitioner certification from EXIN in March 2006. Sherri also earned their PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in January 2009.