Project Management

AMANDA B. WALLS

**** ***** *** *****, ************, TX 78660, 512-***-****,

**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To secure a position where hard work, dedication, and the ability to

acquire new skills will be an advantage for my employer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Business Administration-Finance, Texas State University (2001-

2005)

ACHIEVEMENTS

. Exceeded a 2009 finance objective by achieving a 5% variance between

year-end actuals vs. plan.

. Implemented an improved process to forecast profit for thousands of

repair and spare orders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAE Systems, Premier Global Defense and Aerospace Company

December 2005-May 2010 (laid-off due to reduction in force)

Project Financial Analyst II

. Develop plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet

contractual/project requirements. Monitors and reports performance

monthly against plans to ensure requirements are achieved.

. Coordinate inter-departmental development of program plans and

performance measurement reports which satisfy company and customer

requirements for program status and cost collection.

. Identify and analyze variances from negotiated and agreed-upon

parameters and government cost control guidelines and recommend

corrective action plan.

. Track program actuals weekly with Program Management and prepare EACs

quarterly for reporting to Business Area Management.

. Ensure accuracy of material and subcontractor procurement. Compare

budgeted costs to actual costs and make adjustments to EACs, if

needed.

. Provide assistance to ensure correct customer invoicing and report

payment status for programs.

. Update monthly P/L report to show current GM position and finalize

profit adjustments on completed programs.

. Plan, analyze and report on cost, revenue, income, bookings, backlog,

manpower, material and other related data.

. Analyze historical program performance data to develop cost estimates

in response to requests for proposals.

. Prepare supportive data to be used in negotiations, audits, and fact-

findings activities. Attends and supports audits and fact-finding

sessions.

. Identify and recommend improvements to processes, practices or

materials which lead to positive results in quality.

APPLICATIONS

Advanced Excel Skills, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Oracle ERP,

Hyperion

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