I’m Richard (Rick) Bell — a seasoned Program and Project Manager with 20+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives and leading high-impact teams across industries like finance, healthcare, telecom, and agriculture. I specialize in solving complex delivery challenges, aligning technology with business strategy, and empowering organizations through transformation and process improvement.
I'm also the founder of Whimsical Living Studio, where I bring creativity and craftsmanship together to design nostalgia-inspired home décor. Whether in a corporate setting or an entrepreneurial venture, I thrive on building systems, refining processes, and leading people toward meaningful results.
What I Bring to the Table
* Program & Project Management (Agile & Traditional PMO)
* Operational Strategy & Process Optimization
* Change Management & Organizational Alignment
* Financial Oversight & Risk Management
* Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), JIRA, SharePoint
* Hands-on Leadership in Product Development & Delivery
* Cross-functional Team Mentorship & Talent Growth
Notable Wins
* Turned around a multi-year, multi-client digital transformation project by redesigning financial tracking and tooling across Cargill’s procurement program
* Led account growth from 40 to 160 consultants at Edward Jones by establishing trust and delivery credibility
* Designed internal tools to improve performance tracking and executive engagement, using Microsoft’s Power Platform suite
* Founded a home décor business that blends modern project management with artisan-level design and delivery
Looking to Connect
I’m open to new consulting opportunities, business collaborations, and mentorships. If you're working on something big—or want to brainstorm how to transform the way your teams work—let’s connectMore...