Christina Buckles Mba

Christina Buckles, MBA, PMP has a diverse work experience with expertise in product management, project management, strategy, and innovation. Christina is currently working at RxBenefits, Inc. as a Senior Product Manager / Program Portfolio Manager. In this role, they oversee the company's product portfolio and manages various projects.

Prior to their current position, Christina worked at Confidio, where they served as a Product Manager / Project Manager / Consultant. Christina played a key role in building the PMO and project lifecycle at the company, and managed multiple projects. Christina was also responsible for business analysis, acting as a subject matter expert, and providing training and consultancy services.

Before joining Confidio, Christina worked at Macalester College as a Research and Instruction Librarian. Christina collaborated with faculty members to deliver library instruction and assisted students and faculty with their research needs.

Additionally, Christina has experience as a Project Manager at Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG), where they managed 20+ projects related to contract pharmacy programs. Christina facilitated the statement of work process and ensured successful project implementation.

Prior to PSG, Christina worked at Prime Therapeutics as a Project Manager. Christina successfully managed various projects, monitored budgets, and ensured effective communication and issue resolution.

Christina's work experience also includes serving as a Librarian I / Technology Librarian at Pima County, where they managed technology projects and supervised library operations. Christina also worked as a Programming Director and Instructor at the University of Iowa, managing a movie theater and teaching courses.

Earlier in their career, Christina worked at The Burchfield Group as a Project Manager and Benefit Analyst. Christina developed and implemented the project management role and responsibilities, and also managed pharmacy benefit procurement for clients.

Christina started their career at Walden University as a Coordinator of Academic Residencies, where they were responsible for planning and facilitating conferences.

Overall, Christina Buckles, MBA, PMP has proven expertise in project and product management, strategy, innovation, and library services.

Christina Buckles, MBA, PMP has a diverse education history. Christina obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, graduating with a remarkable 3.94 GPA, from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Transnational Literature - Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Iowa, from 2010 to 2012.

Christina also holds a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree, specializing in Library and Information Science, which they earned from St. Catherine University between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Hamline University, graduating in 2005.

In terms of certifications, Christina has proven their expertise in project management by obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in June 2017. Christina further enhanced their qualifications by obtaining the PMC-IV certification as a Product Manager from the Pragmatic Institute in July 2023.

This extensive educational background, along with their certifications, demonstrates Christina's commitment to continuous learning and professional development in various fields, including business administration, literature, library science, project management, and product management.