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Cary Gooding

Loveland

Summary

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

The Ember Alliance
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and Wildfire & Conflagration Risk Assessment (WCRA) projects to support fire-adapted communities.
  • Conduct on-the-ground hazard assessments for wildfire risk.
  • Perform applied social science research for adaptive fire and fuel management practices.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Supported budget tracking and resource allocation for effective project execution.
  • Managed project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.

Program Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2022
  • Managed global research partnerships and initiatives.
  • Designed and piloted novel technology solutions for media production and conservation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Mentored project managers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Centralized management of sponsorships and memberships across research and open-source initiatives.
  • Created internal tracking systems for university-industry partnerships.
  • Developed project plans and schedules, adapting strategies as needed to meet changing requirements.
  • Managed projects from procurement to delivery.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, improving visibility into project progress for stakeholders.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from team members, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Education

Master of Science - Conservation

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Project planning and development
  • Work flow planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budgeting and resource allocation
  • Document management
  • Relationship building
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Team collaboration
  • Coaching and mentoring

Certification

  • Firefighter Type 2, National Wildfire Coordinating Group - 2025
  • Project Management for Wildlife Conservation, WildTeam - 2022
  • Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation, The Nature Conservancy - 2021
  • Objectives and Key Results, Workboard - 2020
  • Adaptive Strategic Execution Program, Duke Corporate Education - 2020

Timeline

Project Manager

The Ember Alliance
02.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2022

Project Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
03.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Conservation

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Santa Cruz

Trainings

  • Learn R, Code Academy - 2024
  • Conflict Management and Facilitation, CSU Center for Public Deliberation- 2022
  • Communications for Conservation Projects, Conservation Careers - 2021

Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Google Applications
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • SharePoint
  • Basic GIS
  • Basic R

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