Yvette Rivas

Entrepreneurial and results-oriented Lead Business Systems Analyst with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and research skills. Extensive cultural knowledge and adaptability. Responds to challenges with confidence, determination, and focus, while bringing enthusiasm, energy, and humor into team projects. CORE STRENGTHS: TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP ➜ Passionate about coaching, mentoring, & motivating others to succeed. Over 12 years of experience leading project teams and quarterly releases. COMMUNICATION ➜ Effectively generates & communicates complex ideas built upon customer & market research/insights and competitive analysis to gain buy-in from key stakeholders. Quickly builds & maintains relationships with clients, teammates, & individuals across the organization, including C-level executives. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ➜ Lead over 600+ projects (120,000+ hours), tracking milestones and observing critical deadlines, completing 100% of projects on-time, within budget and scope to meet client's expectations. CREATIVE & ANALYTICAL ➜ Unique ability to build and execute innovative software functional requirement and design, while utilizing strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: ■ Business Analysis and Strategy ■ Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (Waterfall and Agile) ■ Project and Time Management ■ Leadership and Communication/Public Speaking ■ Client Success ■ Requirements Analysis and Joint Application Design ■ Software Documentation ■ Market Research Analysis ■ Financial Analysis and Reporting ■ Project Estimate and Variance Analysis Reporting ■ Creative Problem-Solving ■ Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ■ COBOL Programming Language