Geri-Ann Ranson Is A Certified Human Resource Professional

Geri-Ann Ranson has more than two decades of experience of working with F500 companies performing in roles such as Project Manager, Portfolio Manager, Survey Administrator and Benefits Change Specialist. She is adept at methodologies, procedures and guidance techniques for organization and people change management. She has comprehensive knowledge of how people go through stages of change and management the impact of the change process. She utilizes her strong analytical and decision making skills to work effectively at all levels within an organization, as well as with individuals in the private sector seeking effective change.

Presently, Geri-Ann Ranson is resident Change Management Specialist and founder of PLANit S.M.A.R.T. Change Management Solutions, Torrance CA. The company works with clients to resolve any resistance to change, designing change models that allow clients to focus on behaviors that produce successful strategic outcomes, rather than repeating past patterns that somehow miss the mark. There, she is tasked with the responsibility of addressing the overall process and value-added benefit of adopting a change management system. She champions the developing, implementing and defining of change management strategies, gap analysis and change readiness profiles for both professional and private sectors. She faithfully fulfills her obligations of monitoring and evaluating transitions and individual performance before/after implementing a business or life change process.

Ms. Ranson has a strong educational background. Her certifications include Kerzner Approach to Project Management, Project Management Institute, 2011; Certified Associate of Project Management CAPM, USC Marshall School of Business/International Institute of Learning, certified 2012; Work-Life Certified Professional WLCP, World At Work Society of Certified Professionals, certified 2013; and Organization and People Change Management, International Institute for Learning, certified 2013. She has completed all preliminary class hours and course requirements between 2012-2013 and is confirmed a seat for examination to acquire her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification in Fall ‘2014. This certification is presented by Project Management Institute, the highest recognized industry standard for project and programme managers. She is currently finalizing pre-examination in acquiring dual certifications-Foundation and Practitioner of Managing Successful Programmes – Best Management Practices. Ms. Ranson is on track and scheduled for exams in Spring 2014.

In addition to her professional commitments, Geri-Ann Ranson offers consulting services at a reduced cost to small start-up businesses. She donates time and develops health and behavior change models for women and families with low income backgrounds in need of change, work-life balance, stress or anger management techniques and parenting tools. In her free time, she likes to cook for friends and family events. She loves to sing and karaoke. She is also an avid cyclist, runner and a passionate fitness enthusiast. A devoted supporter of USC’s “cardinal & gold” support group and longtime season ticket holder, she is a familiar presence at Galen Center. Whether cheering USC Women and Men’s Basketball teams on to victory or at the Coliseum supporting USC Football and countless other Trojan and Spirit of Troy events. Also a longtime Los Angeles Kings season ticket holder, she is a regular at Staples Center during hockey season. Geri-Ann also supports the King’s Care Community Service Group.

Geri-Ann Ranson Has An Astute Understanding of Change Management

Geri-Ann Ranson has comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and principles of change management. She has an in-depth knowledge of project management tools, approaches and phases of the programme lifecycle and work-life balance techniques. She has the ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization, in addition to individual “one on one” consulting. She is the founder and resident Change Management Specialist at PLANit S.M.A.R.T. Change Management Solutions. As a Change Management Specialist, she is responsible for the overall performance of the change management system. She performs her responsibilities of assessing the change management impact to the organization with complete dedication. She monitors and evaluates organization's performance after implementing change initiatives. PLANit S.M.A.R.T. Change Management Solutions aims at accelerating culture change while minimizing the impact on day to day operations. It resolves any resistance to change and allows clients to focus on forward strategic goals rather than holding on to behaviors that produce negative results.

During her time at ORC Worldwide, Inc. Geri-Ann Ranson led the initiative of creating industry specific pre-post production action plans as training and management tools for client service and data analyst teams. She was responsible for generating strategies that lead to the successful implementation of change initiatives in survey operations policies and data management work re-designs. She collaborated with sponsors and design teams to integrate new capabilities in alignment with vision established by the organization. She responsibly handled the tasks of overseeing the development and operation of change management methodologies and procedures to guide the adoption process.

Her certifications include Organization and People Change Management, International Institute for Learning, certified 2013; Work-Life Certified Professional WLCP, World At Work Society of Certified Professionals, certified 2013; Certified Associate of Project Management CAPM, USC Marshall School of Business/International Institute of Learning, certified 2012; and Kerzner Approach to Project Management, Project Management Institute, certified 2011. She has completed all preliminary class hours and course requirements from 2012-2013 and confirmed to sit for her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification in Fall ‘2014. This certification is presented by Project Management Institute, the highest recognized industry standard for project and programme managers. She is currently finalizing dual certifications-Foundation and Practitioner of Managing Successful Programmes – Best Management Practices. Ms. Ranson is on track and scheduled for exams in Spring 2014.

A seasoned professional, Geri-Ann Ranson utilizes her experience and knowledge to help organizations in achieving desired objectives. She works with complete dedication and encourages her team members to work together towards achievement of common goals. She is known for her exceptional communication, problem solving and root cause identification skills.