CLEARANCE
Inactive Secret Clearance - Active **** - 2007
EDUCATION
Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, BA Degree in Business Management, 1994
COMPUTER SKILLS
Scheduling: Primavera Enterprise (P3e); P6; Primavera, Deltek formally Open
Plan and Microsoft Project
Database: Microsoft Access
Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Other: Visio, Adobe Acrobat X, WelcomHome
SCHEDULER / PLANNER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alstom contractor through Action-Tech, Midlothian, VA
September 2014 - January 2015
Scheduler Planner
Created and maintained schedules for GT and Generator Inspections and Work
Shop Projects. Analyzed the critical path for all projects and report
slippages. Integrated Schedules with vendors and customers. Worked with
other Business Units and Shared Services to monitor deliverables. Kept
historical records by project, unit, equipment type. Tracked and compared
baseline schedules vs actual for time and scope. Provided "What if"
scenarios for strategic planning purposes. Tracked the scheduled
deliverables on current projects. Provided progress reports on work
performed at shop. Aided Project Manager's with creating initial project
schedules from templates
GE Power & Water (GE Wind) contractor through Apex Systems, Greenville, SC
January 2014 - September 2014
Primavera Scheduler / Planner
Supported the Electrical Center of Excellence. Worked closely with the
Electrical CoE to provide scheduling and resource management services to
the team. Facilitated schedule development meetings with project managers
and engineering technical leads to ensure projects are accurately scoped
and estimated. Developed and maintain Basis of Estimate (BoE) documents to
refine estimates of task duration and effort. Verified the ability to
execute the team's scope of work by analyzing resource capacity and
allocation. Generated task assignment and resource allocation reports as
needed. Provided status updates to schedules and analyzes progress,
schedule performance and variances from the plan.
AREVA N.P., Lynchburg, VA 2007 - December 15, 2013
Planner / Project Scheduler II
Developed, coordinated, and maintained project schedule(s), schedule
status, schedule revisions, and schedule analysis using Primavera
Enterprise (P3e, P6, Primavera). Develops, analyzes, summary detail level
schedule reports and metrics. Accumulated, accessed historical data and
metrics for use in trending and future planning and forecasting.
Responsible for all schedule change control management. Participated on
project teams provided valued project data and analysis; Lead project
schedule status meetings.
. Served in a Project Administrator capacity for the Three Mile
Island (TMI) Enhanced Once through Generator Replacement
performing scheduling, action item, and engineering change
packages.
. Provided schedule support and action item coordinator for the
Three Mile Island (TMI) Hot Leg Replacement.
. Provided schedule support for Bellefonte Nuclear Generating
Station (BLN) which was used for the creation of Earned Value
Reporting.
. Provided schedule support on the Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) Fuel
Transfer System Upgrade Schedule.
. Provided schedule support on the Davis-Besse Fuel System Upgrade.
. Provided proposal schedule support on multiple proposals.
Sperry Marine, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Charlottesville, VA 2005 -
2007
Senior Project Scheduler, Program Management Office (PMO)
Developed, documented, and maintained project tasks and schedule. Worked
with the project team to create, review, and evaluate project plans and
objectives. Tracked and reported progress relative to time, budget, and
demonstrated results. Communicated status, milestones, and issues to the
Program and Project Managers and CAMs. Maintained project schedule with
Open Plan / Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
that require a validated cost schedule control system in order to ensure
program requirements and statement of work are captured and adequately
scheduled. Performed analyses and prepared reports in order to ensure that
project schedules are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and
government cost control guidelines. Performed regular bottoms up schedule
reviews to produce Estimates to Complete and ensured that all resources
were allocated properly across the Integrated Master Schedule. Tracks and
analyzed project data for historical purposes and Basis of Estimate
justifications. Maintained schedule baseline integrity by incorporating
contractual changes following Change Control Processes. Developed proposal
schedulers with proposal and program managers in response to RFQ's.
* Successfully executed Northrop Grumman's first
project to utilize Earned Value.
SYColeman a division L-3 Communications, Arlington, VA
2004 - 2005
System Analyst, Federal Systems Group
SETA, Schedule Performance Assessment Team, Ground-Based Missile Defense,
Department of Defense
Provided and reviewed reports to program manager to monitor subcontractor.
Provide assistance to the program manager, program operations manager, and
program staff by building work breakdown structures and project plans in
Open Plan 2.6 and 3.0. Develop and apply appropriate operating assumptions,
create dependencies, create and monitor tracking reports, and maintain
baselines. Monitor and revise schedule to ensure complete accuracy of all
project tasks. Identify schedule trends and potential schedule problems.
Maintain lines of communication with engineering, production, and field
staff.
* Recognized by Program Director for extraordinary contributions
as a member of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense team.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MS Excel Advanced (AREVA) - 2013
MS Excel Intermediate (AREVA) - 2013
MS Project Intermediate (AREVA) - 2013
Earned Value Management Training (AREVA) - 2011
Primavera P6 106A Certification (AREVA) - 2009
Primavera P6 102P Certification (AREVA) - 2008
Primavera P6 106P Certification (AREVA) - 2008
Primavera P6 106R Certification (AREVA) - 2008
Primavera Enterprise, Certification (AREVA) - 2007
Integrated Nuclear Power (INPPC) - 2007
Proposal Manager's Course, Northrop Grumman- 2005
Welcom Open Plan Basic - 2004
APICS - Basics of Supply Chain Management Module - 2003
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1992 - 2004
General Dynamics Land Systems, Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV),
Woodbridge, VA 2001 - 2004
Contract Administrator - Materials Planning Representative, Contracts and
Procurement
Managed sole electrical harness manufacturer for all harness and cables
in the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Coordinated and prioritized
all production activity associated with the EFV program. Created and
examined report estimates of material, equipment services, production
costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure
accuracy and completeness. Compiled and analyzed data and maintained
historical information. Insured all products produced adhered to contract
specifications for installation on the prototype vehicles. Monitored
manufacturer's production and adjusted work schedules, resource
management, materials and equipment resources to insure contract
guidelines were met for each award fee period. Ensured all harnesses were
received in a timely prioritized manner to support contract schedule.
Negotiated with procurement and vendors to resolve any issues and
problems. Issued periodic status reports regarding harness production
status. Presented status reports to upper level of management. Supported
program and functional management in responding to contract
modifications, audits, preparing analysis of administrative problems,
reviewing administrative and financial methods and processes, and
participating on inter-functional action teams.
M/A-Com Wireless Systems / Tyco Electronics, Lynchburg, VA 2000 -
2001
Master Scheduler, Material Planning
Developed planning structures and strategies to optimize delivery
performance and inventory turnover in coordination with Purchasing,
Production, and Order Management. Used MRP system for requisitioning,
scheduling, and expediting material for all international spare parts.
Participated in new product introduction from design and development
through production.
* Letter of recognition from Plant Manager for extraordinary efforts in
the inventory verification project.
The Valtim Company, Forest, VA 1999 -2000
Project Manager, Client Services
Managed each production and database project from conception through
completion with consistent record of on time and within budget performance.
Managed a major portion of company's client base by handling multiple
client projects simultaneously. Established production schedules with all
departments and provided complete project outlines of jobs to all
stakeholders. Effectively responded to client needs and concerns. Reviewed
Quality Assurance results for all client production.
* Proposed and implemented client disposal procedure for all dated
materials that saved the company $50K initially and
resulted in continuing savings.
* Completed client time studies, which created the standard for
measuring client profitability.
Crown Simplimatic, employed through Adecco Temporary Services, Lynchburg,
VA 1999
Assistant Project Manager, Engineering/Procurement
Assistant Project Manager in large international overseas conveyor system
contract. Issued all purchase orders to vendors for materials not supplied
by Crown Simplimatic. Expedited or De-expedited any purchase orders to
insure contract guidelines were met. Monitored manufacturer's production to
insure contract guidelines were met. Created project status reports using
Microsoft Project Manager.
Tri Tech Laboratories, Lynchburg, VA 1997 - 1998
Served in multiple capacities for this contract manufacturer of health and
beauty products.
Contract Administrator, Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer, Master Scheduler /
Materials Planner, Purchasing
Monitored contract performance, resolved contract issues, prepared cost,
and schedule reports. Analysis of requirements for proposal, request for
quote, purchase orders, and other requests for equipment and services
Coordinate development of resulting contract proposal and/or formalized
contractual document Analysis of terms and conditions, and coordination of
company positions on major issues, potential risks, and liability concerns.
Assist Product Line Management teams in finalizing and negotiating contract
with the customer. Administer contracts and monitor contract performance
from award through scheduled completion and closeout Planned, coordinated
and tracked all order production activities from order entry, accurate
order completion and shipment. Responsible for timely, accurate, and
profitable completion of orders. Managed kanban inventory program for key
customer. Responsible for negotiation and tracking of purchase orders.
* Proposed and implemented new manufacturing and shipping procedure
resulting in $110K savings.
* Established team approach for identifying and implementing
manufacturing process, cycle time, and inventory
management and supplier performance improvements.
* Created database for improved sales order visibility and communication
resulting in reduced in improved order
accuracy and reduced time to complete.
* Developed planning structures and strategies for optimum delivery
performance and inventory
turnover.
City of Lynchburg, Public Works - Waste Management Division, Lynchburg, VA
1994 - 1997
Selected for participation in comprehensive cross function team.
Payroll Clerk and Internal Auditor
1997
Responsible for processing payrolls and administration of all compensation
related adjustments. Evaluation of accounting system and internal controls
for compliance with policies and procedures, and made recommendations for
improvements. Created daily report of collections / transactions,
reconciled monthly report of all material placed in landfill and set up and
distributed monthly billings. Coordination of employee benefits.
* Launched new waste Management software system, following verification
period with old system. Ran old
and new systems in parallel and to insure accuracy. Worked with
software designers to
work out any new software bugs.
Procurement Clerk
1996 - 1997
Verified and processed all bills for facility. Researched and created
purchase requisitions. Coordination of all employees' uniform and jacket
rentals. Participated in the implementation of customer service guidelines
for City Refuse Department. Orchestrated all travel training arrangements
for facility employees. Tracked blanket purchase orders and purchase
authorizations for facility. Assisted in the implementation of the
American Express corporate purchasing card. Initiated major procurement
purchases for facility. Maintained and oversaw the facility's computers,
office equipment and pool cards.
* Complementary letter sent to Public Works Director by vendor.
Employee Development Coordinator
1994 - 1996
Assessment Center Planner for two assessment centers. Processed all new
hire background and reference checks, physicals and benefits paperwork.
Administered first day orientation of all new facility employees. Tracked,
reported and maintained all benefit time. Assisting in creating the Waste
Management Solid Waste Report. Coordinator for Citizens for a Clean
Lynchburg. Oversaw the City of Lynchburg's Adopt-a-Street. Development
and administered preventive maintenance procedure for facility equipment.
Maintained facility's radio system. Maintained facility's employee's
necessary
J. Crew, Lynchburg, VA 1992 - 2000
Customer Service Representative
Answered the customer service call center queue rotation calls. Updated
databases. Processed all necessary order maintenance to satisfy customer
needs. Negotiated with irate customers. Prepared order research
documents.
* Received eleven complimentary letters from external customers