Project Manager Management

Andrea Lorg

Derby, KS *****

Cell Phone: 316-***-****

Email: ******.****@*****.***

I offer to my future employer an employee with the ability to clearly communicate results of work, orally and in writing. I pride myself as an employee who excels at working with people as well as with business systems and computers, all while possessing a high standard of integrity.

I offer several years of experience working with Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle, CATIA V5 (read only), 3DVia, EDIMS, MAS500, Document Distribution System (DDS), and Microsoft SharePoint.

EXPERIENCE

05/2012 – Present ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Wichita, KS (Working on location at Bombardier – Learjet)

METHODS ENGINEER

Principal Accountabilities:

• Utilized Enovia Portal and CATIA V5 to generate Power Point based work instructions for US production and 3DVia based work instructions for non-US facilities to utilize during aircraft build

• Worked as liaison between engineering and production on all engineering build issues

• Provided technical support to resolve issues encountered during production

• Maintained configuration management for all data within an excel database for FAA conformity documentation at completion of build

• Provided troubleshooting recommendations for aircraft systems problems, and monitor the implementation of these plans

• Utilized SAP to verify COS, Production Orders, and Part Supplier Orders for production build needs

• Produced RFC’s and COS documents for all needed issues and engineering changes

• Analyzed and determined the solutions for manufacturing and engineering problems in support of RFC (Request For Change) activity

• Managed activities required to select, sources and implement new equipment for assembly and testing

12/2010 – 05/2012 PDS TECH Wichita, KS (Working on location at Hawker Beechcraft)

LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for maintaining data, completing all necessary tasks and then reporting results on various aspects of Hawker Beechcraft plant transition from Wichita, KS to Chihuahua, Mexico.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.

• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.

• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.

• Reviews manufacturing drawings via DDS and CATIA V5, to verify that correct processes are available in Mexico, and if they are not, then advise SCM that outsourcing is needed.

• Managed the transition of HBC Salina to HBC Mexico; verified capabilities via SAP, DDS, and CATIA V5.

• Assisted in Quality Control by comparing CATIA and DDS drawings to First Fab Inspection parts. Assisted Mexico plant with any necessary corrective actions needed to conform to Engineering Specs.

• Acts as backup MRP Controller / Project Engineering Planner as needed to escalate project needs.

• Utilizes SAP and Microsoft Access databases to verify tooling issues and facilitate transferring of necessary tools to Mexico plant. Work with Logistics department to create shipping tickets and assist with Export Control Procedures.

• Report all project progress weekly to SLT and define where risks are held.

• Work with necessary team leads to assist in moving project forward to achieve business model goals.

• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Holds regular status meetings with project team.

• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.

• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

12/2007 – 8/2010 HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION Wichita, KS

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Was accountable for reviewing larger investment proposals for return on investment, investigating a variety of internal financial and operational issues, and staying abreast of industry conditions and competitor activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Investigate operational and financial results and make recommendations for improvements

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses

• Review capital budgeting proposals and make acceptance recommendations to management

• Create forecasts of future business conditions using multiple scenarios

• Review and recommend different types of investments based on risk and return analysis

• Stay abreast of developments in those industries in which the company operates

• Prepare and update a competitor analysis

• Create financial models using electronic spreadsheets

• Create PowerPoint presentations summarizing the results of analyses and present the results to senior management

• Inform department managers of due dates for the submission of budget information

• Review proposed budget submissions from department managers for accuracy and completeness

• Examine whether budget submissions can be achieved based on known capacity constraints and inform management of potential problem areas

• Propose enhancements to the budget model

• Examine capital budget requests and issue recommendations to senior leadership

• Coordinate capital budgeting approvals

• Review the budget model for calculation errors

• Create a consolidated budget version for management approval

• Compare actual to budgeted results at the end of each reporting period, and report on significant variances

• Update the budget model as requested to account for significant changes in the business environment

10/2000 - 9/2007 DIGITAL EXCHANGE SYSTEMS, INC. Tampa, FL

CONTROLLER

Was accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives

• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans

• Develop financial and tax strategies

• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team

• Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments

• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations

• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced

• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems

• Implement operational best practices

• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package

• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions

• Oversee the issuance of financial information

• Personally review and approve all Form 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission

• Report financial results to the board of directors

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile

• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry

• Construct and monitor reliable control systems

• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies

• Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors

• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

• Arrange for debt and equity financing

• Maintain banking relationships

• Represent the company with investment bankers and investors

8/1998 - 10/2000 JD INVESTORS Olathe, KS

SALES MANAGER / CONTROLLER

Was accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of monthly financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable

• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly

• Process payroll in a timely manner

• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed

• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis

• Maintain the chart of accounts

• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

• Issue timely and complete financial statements

• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report

• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations

• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics

• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts

• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management

• Provide for a system of management cost reports

• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

EDUCATION

5/2000 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS - Bachelor's Degree; Major: Business Management - Minor: Accounting/Finance

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