Project Management

To n y R o d e r i c k

**** ****** **. ** ****, CA 91942 619-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Results-Oriented Priority-Driven Inspirational Team Leader Innovative Problem Solver

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workflow Optimization Project Management &

Dynamics, Access, Outlook, and Coordination

Project

SAP, Hyperion Pillar, Oracle 11i, Problem Resolution Project Setup & Completion

Business Objects

Communication Project Financial

GCS Deltek Management, & Analysis

Management

GCS Confluence Earned Value Management

Cognos

WebEx Strategic Planning

Essbase

Business Portal

SharePoint

E D U C AT I O N

CERTIFIED – SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT – 2/2010

Project Management Institute – Newtown Square, PA

CERTIFIED – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) – 7/2008

Project Management Institute – Newtown Square, PA

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT) – 8/2000

San Diego State University – San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERFECT DOCUMENTS MOBILE NOTARY – La Mesa, CA

01/2010 – Current

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Created a business plan, and marketing plan which proved beneficial to the owner in getting the

business started. Eliminated excess spending, and streamlined the business process. I effectively

targeted potential clients which lead to increased revenue.

• Assist in the implementation of business procedures and money management.

• Consult owner regarding all facets of a growing business.

• Work closely with the owner concerning the start-up of the business, and necessary

paperwork needed.

• Manage company assets.

• Implement accurate budgets and forecast.

1

TECHFLOW – San Diego, CA

07/2009 – 9/2009

PROJECT CONTROLLER (Contract Assignment)

Adjusted $300,000 in order to true-up the previous month’s project performance reports reviewed by the CEO, and

other high-level personnel within the company during initial hire, upgraded the company’s resource plan, established a

viable financial forecast while creating a logical path for sources, and entrusted with the responsibility of consulting

high-level personnel within the company regarding project financials, and affective cost control systems.

Implemented a viable cost control system, which allowed me to effectively manage, and audit project

schedules and cost.

Assisted in top level decision making by providing the Program Manager, C.E.O and C.F.O with accurate

project budget, variance analysis, and metrics information.

Liaison between multiple departments.

Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel.

Played an integral part in the company’s setup of financial project planning for accurate government reporting.

ESQUIRE SERVICES – Oxnard, CA 8/2008 –

7/2009

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / SR. PROJECT ANALYST (Contract Assignment)

Effectively streamlined operations, reduced cost, created and implemented a business plan which

increased company market share, successfully implemented financial reporting on a quarterly

basis, as well as created a viable budget for the business.

Increased market share.

Asset management.

Consulted upper level management regarding project initiatives, risk management, budgets, goals, and

processes.

Implemented accurate estimates, budgets, and forecast.

MTCSC – Chula Vista, CA

12/2007 - 7/2008

PROJECT TEAM MANAGER

Established a multi-functional project team during the 1 st quarter, while successfully managing

employees in multiple locations, played a significant part in enhancing communication throughout

the department, instrumental in establishing a new company wide DCAA and FAR cost control

system, which provided real time analysis of project performance. Trained employees on usage of

financial tools related to financial analysis and project coordination, improved the creation, and

process of project setup, while reducing the setup and maintenance time by a combined total of

42%.

Improved the coordination of projects throughout the company.

Gained knowledge of DCAA and FAR procedures in order to meet and exceed assigned responsibilities.

Commended by the CEO for providing accurate project information to the Marine Corp.

Executed accurate project budgets, cost, scheduling and profit per contract.

Effectively executed the project baselines, by providing proper Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk

Management, and consistently implementing, and reviewing variances, Cost and Scheduled Performance

Indexes, Earned at Completion, and Earned to Completion.

Effectively set-up a cross-functional team which successfully addressed all key issues regarding PMO

procedures.

2

Conducted a weekly status review of project set-up, schedule, coordination, analysis, performance, and

finances with the CEO, CFO, Account Director, and Vice President.

Successfully interfaced between Program Managers, Project Managers, Contract Manager, and Subject Matter

Experts in all aspects of project tasks, WBS, project timeline set-up, project budget set-up, Length of Funds,

and real time analysis.

Quickly acquired knowledge of three main computer programs in order to perform a quality audit on all projects

throughout the company.

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS – La Jolla, CA 5/2005 -

2/2007

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Promoted to Senior Financial Analyst; successfully trained, supervised, and instructed assigned personnel on

regulations, policies, and procedures; improved production by streamlining the purchasing and forecasting of

all indirect and direct project cost, Effectively interfaced between multiple departments which increased

morale, and raised performance, improved the financial forecast and project modeling under Sox

compliance.

Liaison between the Research, Development, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Finance Departments.

Interfaced between Project Managers and Directors concerning all facets of the project financial baseline, risk

assessment and mitigation, timelines, and budgets.

Assisted in the implementation of new financial programs, and processes.

Effectively supported management by successfully performing accurate Earned Value Management of all

projects per contract.

Managed, and implemented all research project reconciliation, variance analysis between actual expenses and

planned expenses, re-allocation of funds, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

Conducted a monthly status review of project metrics, and variance analysis to project managers, department

managers, directors, and executive personnel

Ensured availability of funds for supplies, and services in all research departments by providing management

with accurate month-end reports.

Implemented and analyzed labor requirements for projects in order to provide an accurate resource forecast.

Implemented annual and mid-year budgets for all projects.

Consulted department managers regarding all key issues ranging from department budget outlook and labor

cost, to obtaining necessary capital.

Managed high-dollar invoices, and purchase orders in excess of $5,000,000.

Accurately and safely maintained contract documentation, financial records, WBS Dictionary, and project

history documentation.

Developed, maintained, and trained staff regarding administrative procedures for the tracking and storage of

classified information, as well as strict adherence to PMO standards.

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS – La Jolla, CA

6/2002 - 5/2005

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Promoted to Financial Analyst, created a purchase order review system which ensured availability

of operating funds for supplies and services to all departments in order to eliminate loss of funds

by keeping projects on schedule, adhering to contract guidelines, and overall customer

satisfaction; implemented communication management between the finance department, project

managers, and department managers.

Liaison between Research, Development, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Finance.

Assisted in the implementation of new project financial programs, and models.

3

Conducted annual forecast and mid-year reforecast of the budget for all of the Departments.

Performed earned value management system analysis in order to provide project managers, directors, with

financial performance indexes such as, CPI, CV, SPI, SV, and EAC.

Assisted in the implementation of project forecasts, budgets, timelines, labor goals, and procedures.

Created ad-hoc labor forecasts reports, budget reports, and cost management reports.

Managed high-dollar invoices, and purchase orders in excess of $5,000,000, for all research and clinical

purchases,

Prepared financial reports on capital, labor, and inventory throughout the company.

Reviewed, and maintained contracts for accurate financial reporting

Accurately and safely maintained contract documentation, financial records, WBS Dictionary, and project

history documentation.

Trained staff regarding administrative procedures for the tracking and storage of classified information, as well

as strict adherence to PMO standards.

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS – La Jolla, CA

3/2002 - 6/2002

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Learned the financial, and production operations aspects of a new industry in a short period. Self-taught in company

utilized computer programs such as: Hyperion Pillar, Business Objects, Oracle, and Filemaker Pro, which enabled me

to manipulate data, create queries, and train seasoned, and new employees regarding system usage, and function.

Created ad-hoc labor forecasts reports, budget reports, and cost management reports.

Managed high-dollar invoices, and purchase orders in excess of $5,000,000, for all research and clinical

purchases, prepared financial reports on capital, labor, and inventory throughout the company.

Spearheaded adherence to project budgetary goals in all areas.

Reviewed contracts for accurate financial reporting

Assisted in the development of administrative procedures for the tracking and storage of classified information.

4

Contact this candidate