Project Manager Management
Resume:
Rachel K Yarger, PMP
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North Tonawanda, New York 14120
Local Address:
Cell: 716-***-****
Austin, TX 78730 Email:
*.*.******@*****.***
Executive Profile
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Project Manager with Masters Degree in Business Administration,
mechanical engineering background, and over two years of experience
providing project leadership in a technical environment by utilizing
problem solving skills developed through engineering experience.
Background includes:
Proposal Management Creating/Tracking Project
Schedules
Supplier Management Financial Analysis (EVMS)
Risk Analysis/Management Continuous Improvement
Education
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State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
MBA, 2009
BS, Mechanical Engineering, 2005
Professional Experience
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Amherst Systems, Buffalo, New York
2008 - Present
Project Manager
Manager/Deputy Manager of projects involving a multimillion dollar
electronic simulator product for leading defense contractor. Oversaw
all stages of project including proposal, design, production,
validation, and delivery. Created project schedule and resource
baselines. Managed schedule, financial, material and staff resources
throughout the life of the project. Led cross-functional project teams
that met schedule and budgetary requirements. Regularly reported
project status to senior management.
. Led continuous improvement team that created a supply chain
management value stream map. Project was starting point for
several company process improvement initiatives.
. Managed winning million dollar proposal which contributed to the
Amherst Systems' 2010 sales goals.
. Utilized Earn Value Management System to analyze and manage
schedule and finances for projects.
MOOG, INC., East Aurora, New York
2005 - 2008
Environmental Test Engineer (2006 - 2008)
Coordinated qualification testing resources, including test equipment,
personnel, outside testing resources. Often required to re-adjust
schedule and resources to compensate for customer deadlines and
conflicts with other programs . Projected and managed manpower
resources through Earned Value Management System. Wrote procedures and
oversaw qualification testing that satisfied customer and government
requirements.
. Provided testing estimates for multi-million dollar programs.
Estimates included time, budget, and capacity considerations.
. Successfully managed Product Engineering tasks along with
Environmental current role for 11 months until a suitable Product
Engineering replacement could be found, enhancing communication,
multitasking, and leadership skills.
Associate Product Engineer (2005 - 2007)
Responsible for technical aspects of production programs. Determined
usability of non-compliant components and updated product test
procedures, ensuring they met customer/government requirements.
Coordinated trouble-shooting activities with other divisions and
customers which included resolving warranty repair issues and failures
at higher-level assemblies.
. Selected for and served as Moog panel member for SAE-A6 Seal
Panel.
. Successfully implemented process and design updates which improve
first pass yield and prevent future damage in the field.
Rachel K Yarger, PMP
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42 3rd Avenue
North Tonawanda, New York 14120
Local Address:
9012 Westminster Glen Avenue
Cell: 716-***-****
Austin, TX 78730 Email:
*.*.******@*****.***
GENERAL PHYSICS CORPORATION, Amherst, New York
2004
Intern
Utilized Visual Basics to develop Excel workbooks that analyzed the
efficiency of flow meters, including orifice plates, flow nozzles, and
venture tubes. These workbooks were scheduled to be incorporated into
GPCALCS. Added worksheets to current workbooks in GPCALCS to determine
the uncertainty in tests of coal boilers and turbines.
NORTH TONAWANDA ENGINEERING DEPT, North Tonawanda, New York
2002-2004
Engineering Tech
Utilized WaterCAD to evaluate the existing problem in the pressure of
North Tonawanda's water system. Participated in prevention of further
inadequacies in water pressure by recognizing that the preexisting
pipes needed to be replaced by using WaterCAD.
. Gained experience working and coordinating with contractors by
reviewing proposals and participating in contractor meetings for
the Robline Steel Brown Field Site Project and waterfront
rehabilitation project.
Professional Certifications
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Project Management Professional
Professional Development
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Project Management Institute Exam Prep Class, Buffalo PMI
Northrop Grumman Project Management Orientation Class, Baltimore, MD
Technical Skills
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Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Welcome Home (resource & scheduling tool)
Open Plan (resource & scheduling tool)
LabView Software
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