Branson V. Small (717) 668-4787

11517 Olde Tiverton Circle, Apt 303. Reston, VA 20194 bransonvsmall@gmail.com

Work Experience

IBM, United States of AmericaFebruary 2017 – Present

Managing Consultant | Senior Consultant | Business Transformation Consultant

  • Facilitate on-site and virtual meetings with client subject matter experts utilizing user centric design principles resulting in the design of interactive wireframes, flow diagrams, low/high fidelity prototypes, and product components.
  • Manage aspects of video production including storyboarding, scripting, editing, and rendering for client training, internal strategic efforts, and bid and proposal (B&P) activities.
  • Functional lead within the HR Link functional team responsible for product design for the following implementations: VA Manpower Implementation ($2.8M implementation effort), Inflight Modernization (297k IBM program investment), PCR186 (35k CR implementation), PCR156 (10k CR implementation), etc.
  • Participate in B&P and offering development by designing graphics, brochures, and infographics, resulting in new contracts or potential re-competes totaling over $25 Million.
  • Using Oracle Peoplesoft, successfully implemented the first Public HR Shared Service Divestiture to Private Provider servicing 21,000 users among four government agencies (GSA, NCUA, OPM, and RRB).
  • Provide career and design mentorship for Bands 6-7. Mentor new hires through IBM peer buddy program to instill professional development.

Small Squared Designs, York, PAOctober 2012 – February 2017

Co-Owner - Designer

  • Designed web sites by planning and executing design; designing functionality.
  • Designed screen print patterns, prepared screen printing stencils, troubleshooted technological problems and maintained screen printing equipment.
  • Communicated with customers daily; aiding them with payment processes.
  • Organized and maintained inventory, financial reports, and other necessary information.

Deloitte Consulting LLP, Camp Hill, PAMay 2016 – August 2016

Summer Engineer

  • Drafted and documented test scenarios before system integration and deployment.
  • Performed daily tests on dashboard system to document functional and non-functional errors.
  • Archived and audited client deliverables for over 30 projects containing over 1000 employees.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University December 2016

Bachelor of Science in Business GPA: 3.77

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) GPA: 3.77

Skills & Competencies

  • Design: Adobe Suite (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, inVision, Balsamiq, Axure, SAP Build, Gimp
  • Video: Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Rush), Sony Vegas, OBS Studio, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro
  • Development: HTML, CSS, Javascript
  • Project Management: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), HPE ALM, HPE UFT, Slack
  • Language: English, Basic knowledge of reading/writing Spanish

Honors & Certifications

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance
  • SAP DemoJam, 2nd Place Finalist
  • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
  • IBM, IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
  • Salesforce, Platform Developer I
  • IBM, IBM Blockchain Essentials
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Branson Small 11517 Olde Tiverton Circle, Apt 303. Reston, VA 20194 bransonvsmall@gmail.com

Work Experience

IBM, United States of America

February 2017 – Present

Senior Consultant | Design Consultant | Business Transformation Consultant

  • Facilitate on-site and virtual meetings with client subject matter experts utilizing user centric design principles resulting in the design of interactive wireframes, flow diagrams, low/high fidelity prototypes, and product components.
  • Manage aspects of video production including storyboarding, scripting, editing, and rendering for client training, internal strategic efforts, and bid and proposal (B&P) activities.
  • Functional lead within the HR Link functional team responsible for product design for the following implementations: VA Manpower Implementation ($2.8M implementation effort), Inflight Modernization (297k IBM program investment), PCR186 (35k CR implementation), PCR156 (10k CR implementation), etc.
  • Participate in B&P and offering development by designing graphics, brochures, and infographics, resulting in new contracts or potential re-competes totaling over $25 Million.
  • Using Oracle Peoplesoft, successfully implemented the first Public HR Shared Service Divestiture to Private Provider servicing 21,000 users among four government agencies (GSA, NCUA, OPM, and RRB).
  • Provide career and design mentorship for Bands 6-7. Mentor new hires through IBM peer buddy program to instill professional development.
Small Squared Designs, York, PA

October 2012 – February 2017

Co-Owner - Designer

  • Designed web sites by planning and executing design; designing functionality.
  • Designed screen print patterns, prepared screen printing stencils, troubleshooted technological problems and maintained screen printing equipment.
  • Communicated with customers daily; aiding them with payment processes.
  • Organized and maintained inventory, financial reports, and other necessary information.
Deloitte Consulting LLP, Camp Hill, PA

May 2016 – August 2016

Summer Engineer

  • Drafted and documented test scenarios before system integration and deployment.
  • Performed daily tests on dashboard system to document functional and non-functional errors.
  • Archived and audited client deliverables for over 30 projects containing over 1000 employees.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University December 2016

Bachelor of Science in Business GPA: 3.77

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) GPA: 3.77

Skills & Competencies

  • Design: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Balsamiq, Axure, SAP Build, Corel Draw, Gimp, Sketch
  • Video: Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere), Sony Vegas, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro
  • Development: HTML, CSS
  • Project Management: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project), HPE ALM, HPE UFT, Slack
  • Language: English, Basic knowledge of reading/writing Spanish

Honors & Certifications

  • SAP DemoJam, 2nd Place Finalist
  • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
  • IBM, IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
  • SAP Student Recognition Award
  • IBM, IBM Blockchain Essentials
  • Salesforce, Platform Developer I
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