Major Product/SVS:
Cable television; High-speed internet; Telephone digital voice service
Hobbies/Sports:
Kayaking; Reading; Outdoor recreation
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Project Management, Villanova University (2006);
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Engineering Technology, The College of Saint Rose (1990)
Affiliations Awards:
Project Management Institute; Women in Cable
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career is being the lead engineering project manager for the Comcast Community WiFi program.
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work and dedication.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because although the economy has declined dramatically, and industries have downsized, the global and long-term employment outlook for project managers is promising.
In fact, there is a growing shortage of management talent as organizations have begun to recognize that project managers can improve business performance in any industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
In order to complete the WiFi project she is currently involved with, Ms. Wright hopes to partner with Multiple Service Operations (MSOs) across the country. She also hopes to begin working with other internet networks and bring her project to many new neighborhoods.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Delivering projects from inception to completion on time, on budget and according to specifications; Overseeing every step in the process including project definition, cost and risk estimation, schedule planning and monitoring, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, project leadership, and project presentation and evaluation
Education Certifications:
Project Management Professional, PMI #636756
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wright hopes to continue working and learn new technology to create products and solutions to assist customers.