Type Of Business:
Financial Services Company
Marketing Area:
Nationwide
Expertise:
Resource Management; Process Management, Motivation; Employee Mentoring
Major Product/SVS:
Financial services; Investment and Recordkeeping Administration for Governmental Employee Retirement Plans
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing; Music; Watching her two daughters in their activities - bowling and softball
Affiliations Awards:
Quality Assurance Institute (QAI);
Central Ohio Quality Assurance Association (COQAA);
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Central Ohio Chapter;
IBM Rational Users Group (Central Ohio)
Children's Names:
Bryan
Shana
Shelby
Work History:
Quality Assurance/Testing Manager (2005 - present); Solution Requirements Manager (2002 - 2005); Program Office Manager (2000-2002); Product Development Manager (1997 - 2000); Large Case Underwriting Manager (1992 - 1997); Business Support Analyst (1988 - 1992); Statement Supervisor (1987-1988); Suspense Reconcilation Analyst (1984-1987); Accounts Payable Accountant (1982-1984); Commerical Rater/Coder (1980 - 1982)
Career Achievements:
Numerous awards for Service Above and Beyond Expectations
2006 One IT Community Outstanding Contribution Award
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
She was asked to move to Information Technology to work on a team charged with building a software application from scratch that would shut down several older legacy applications; shutting down the first of the legacy applications was a historical moment within her company.
Charity:
Shriner's Hospital for Children
United Way
Operation Feed
Bowling Center Volunteer
Recreational Team Softball Coach
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and putting in extra hours where its needed to succeed; her father instilled a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic early in her life. She treats others with the same respect she expects from them.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She was a business operations representative and was asked to move into the information technology side because of her vast product knowledge.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing resources responsible for requirements delivery and quality control practices in a complex software development program
Oversee continuous improvement initiatives resulting from quality assurance reviews
Employee Performance Reviews and Developmental Planning
Education Certifications:
Certified Scrum Master
Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
Certified Tester Foundation Level (STFL)
ITIL v3 Certified
Paralegal Certification
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Contribution Award from Nationwide One IT Community - DCdirect Project - 2006
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Taulbee hopes to be engaged in a management consulting opportunity