Project Customer Service
Resume:
Posted/Modified on: **/**/****
Resume Title:
P6 Planner Scheduler
Contact e-mail:
*******@***.***
Industry:
Construction, Power
Desired Location:
Atlanta, GA
Willing to Relocate:
No
Desired Salary:
$46/hr - $60/hr
Yelaina Thompson
************@***.***
Professional with over 10 years project planning and controls experience seeks a position
fully utilizing strong customer service attitude, exceptional organizational ability and
proven success in managing competing constraints to ensure projects complete on time and
under budget. Seeking full-time /long term projects.
EDUCATION
Mastering PMP and SAP Principals at TargetIT August 2012
Visual Basics Programming and Financial Accounting courses obtained
at
Keller Graduate School of Management,
Decatur, GA 2000, Honor Roll
B.A
. Business Administration / Political Science
Alabama A&M University,
Huntsville, AL 1993, Deans List
CERTIFICATES
Hartsfield International Airport, Construction Management certification, 120 hours
Certified for 80 hours of training utilizing Primavera products from Evans Technology
SKILLS
Seasoned professional, with outstanding project initiation, planning, execution,
monitoring and resource balancing skills with ability to support multiple technical
projects in a matrix organizational structure.
Excels at communicating with stakeholders to provide accurate reporting and information
regarding ongoing projects and initiatives.
Experienced in coordinating, negotiating and motivating outside vendors and resources
in support of EPC project deliverables. Negotiated with department heads for acquisition
of shared resources.
Effectively trains, motivates and mentors managers, engineers and technicians in
monitoring and controlling techniques. Understands basic methodology of agile such as
waterfall and iteration, scrum and six sigma.
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
Primavera P6/P3e/c SureTrak / Expedition Microsoft Project Server 2010 Microsoft
Excel 2010
Microsoft Access 2010 Visio Basics
RECENT CONSULTING PROJECTS
JOHNSON SERVICES, NORCROSS, GA OCTOBER 2011 TO JANUARY 2012
Projects Global Energy Conversion Projects and Repairs, Upgrades and Installations at
Existing Plants
PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST
AMEC CLIENT
Was hired to assist with increased workload to Plan, monitor and control Schedules and
Engineering Costs for the following projects: RockTenn, Peru Lima, Freedom, Lhoist and
Kimberly Clark. Used the Project Scope and information from Stakeholders to build, manage
and control schedules. Used Excel formulas and P6 to measure EV, PV, AC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI,
EAC, ETC and VAC. Also prepared Levels 1 thru Level 3 EPC schedules for internal and
external review. As a super user, updated schedule using actuals, filters and lookaheads
while monitoring changes to critical path. Made adjustments to logic using backward and
forward passes. Used sound PERT / CPM scheduling and appropriate lags and leads in
relationships to drive the project plan. Lead schedule update meetings with Clients,
Construction Managers, PMs and Engineers to discuss project status and critical path
changes, change control and risk management controls. Developed schedule using both WBS
and activity codes.
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GRANITE SERVICES, ATLANTA, GA MARCH 2011 TO JULY 2011PROJECT CONTROLS ANALYST
GE CLIENT
PROJECT Global Turbines, SCADA, Series Capacitors and Compensators Installations and
Upgrades
Was brought in to manage increased workload for global Energy projects utilizing CPM and
PM techniques to
produce a variety of products for internal and external customers including summary
through detailed level EPC schedules. As a super user, created templates, resource
profiles and tracked historical durations in Excel for analysis and preparation of new
proposal schedules. Used a variety of tools, including Excel Spreadsheets, MS Project, P6
and lessons learned from OPAs for product deliverables. Scheduling functions used daily
included: creating WBS, estimating activity durations, resource and cost loading,
adjusting logic and creation of calendars. Also created layouts and filters, activity
codes, global changes and user defined fields. Additional tasks included copying and
backing up projects, organizing EPS, importing and exporting projects and data between MS
Project, Excel and P6 and regularly leading meetings with the team to discuss critical
path slippages, and risk assessments. Closely monitored milestones to ensure deliverables
were met.
STAFFMARK, ATLANTA, GEORGIA NOVEMBER
2010 TO MARCH 2011PROJECT MANAGER
- HOME DEPOT CLIENT
Was hired to utilize the process control groups for the annual vendor on-boarding and
prequalification program for Home Depot. An annual event in which suppliers are pre-
qualified for Home Depots Stores. This involved integrating vendors into the database,
planning all aspects of the global event, executing vendor qualifications into the on-
boarding system and monitoring the work plan. Superb communication skills were needed to
ensure compliance and reduce risk. Utilized RAM, (Responsibility Assignment Matrix) to
plan work, conducted auditing of the processes and reviewed legal documents. The closing
phase consisted of certifying the vendors, completing the on-boarding process and issuing
a Purchase Order. Used proprietary Home Depot tools, excel and databases to execute the
work plan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EAGLE SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS, ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 2009 TO MARCH 2011PROJECT -- CITY OF ATLANTA QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECT SCHEDULER
Scheduled tasks associated with the quality of life program and other projects as needed.
Updated multiple sub and master schedules using PERT / CPM principals along with resource
leveling techniques. Assisted with preparing spend curves utilizing Excel and data from P6
and Microsoft Project. Maintained cost reports to ensure funds were being spent before
bonds expire. Closely monitored and reported Earned Value reporting.
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SYSTEMS
(ISG CONSULTANTS) ATLANTA, GA MAY 2008 TO JUNE 2009PROJECT -- NATIONAL AIRPORTS
PROJECT SCHEDULER
In working with the Software Development Team, monitored and controlled schedules for the
following Airport Parking and Toll Projects: Orlando, Miami, Philadelphia, Denver,
Norfolk, Detroit, San Jose, Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio. Used Project Management
Information Systems (P6 and Microsoft Project) to create a master schedule to manage all
Software Development tasks and Manufacturing Assets and used a combined schedule to
properly allocate shared resources across multiple projects. Utilized sound PERT / CPM
techniques to create and update schedules. For new projects, created a work breakdown
schedule (WBS). Ran allocation reports and leveled resources as needed. Cost loaded the
schedule and prepared cost reports for Management. Worked closely with Manufacturing and
Vendors to ensure parts were procured on time to prevent project delays. Met with
Engineers and Project Managers on a regular basis to gather schedule updates and changes
to the critical path. Created filters for late tasks and lookahead reports, prepared
schedules for bid opportunities, managed payment milestones and provided invoicing
notifications. Was involved in the entire life cycle of most projects. Project Scope -
$100 million with over 2000 tasks.
MACTECH
(CURRENTLY AMEC) ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, ATLANTA, GA DEC 2007 TO MAY 2008PROJECT NAVY AND AFCEE PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER
Worked on AFCEE (Air Force/Navy) Global Facility Assessment project and managed schedules
for the Army, Airforce and Sub under the Master Schedule. Utilized P3 and MS Project to
resource and cost load schedules and convert quantities to full time equivalents.
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Used import and export feature of Excel/Primavera. Performed weekly schedule/milestone
updates and published master schedule to Centrix. Updated target baseline, stored period
performance monthly and
prepared monthly reports for the Project Management office. Using analytical data,
generated Earned Value, Cost Curves and Funds and Man-hour reports. Created layouts,
filters and resource reports for PMs to review for decisions on mobilizing teams.
Corrected lag and logic issues, created activity codes for task and resource assignments
and used Pivot Tables to extrapolate data. Strategically used constraints to ensure
activities started when they needed to. Used spotlight feature for lookaheads to ensure PM
knew which activities needed progress or new projected dates. Used the rename activity
feature to load new activities to existing project. Attended meetings, interacted with the
client and trained the Project Managers on P3. Project Scope - $20 million with over 2000
tasks.
ATLANTA, GA AUG 2002 TO NOV 2007
WORKED AS SCHEDULING LEAD ON THE FOLLOWING EAGLE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER PROJECTS
PROJECT W.E. BURGER COURTHOUSE, LAX AIRPORT AND LAS VEGAS VA HOSPITAL JUNE TO AUG 2007
Utilized P5 to update and analyze the schedule using Claim Digger. Visited W.E. Burger
job site and reviewed construction progress to accurately gauge progress. Prepared monthly
reports which specified problem areas and corrective actions. VA remotely edited complex
network diagram for 6000 activities on the Lax Airport project and updated schedule. Lax
Airport remotely generated cost reports and updated schedule. Overall Project Scope +
$200 million dollars with over 5000 tasks.
PROJECT -- CITY OF ATLANTA QUALITY OF LIFE
Gathered updates daily from the PM. Updated percent complete utilizing Microsoft Project.
Managed over 600 projects of varying sizes and thousands of activities. Job functions:
attended weekly meetings to submit and
review earned value and spin curves, performed schedule updates, entered new projects and
submitted additional reports as requested. Project Scope -$400 million dollars with over
10,000 tasks.
PROJECT CITY OF ATLANTA CURED IN PLACE PIPING AND PIPEBURSTING REHAB, CONTRACT B AND C
Utilizing Primavera 5.0, created a baseline schedule for the City of Atlanta, implemented
daily updates, performed resource and cost loading, utilized Claim Digger, attended weekly
scheduling meetings and acted as the liaison between Clean Water Atlanta and Sub
Contractor.
PROJECT CITY OF ATLANTA WATERSHED
Using SureTrak, scheduled the following projects for the City of Atlanta: Adamsville,
Peachtree Creek,
Hemphill Switchgear, Hemphill Clearwell, RM Clayton Utilities, RM Clayton Primary, RM
Clayton
Compliance Upgrade and Chattahoochee. Utilized Primavera P3, SureTrak and PDF Software.
Was the contact person for Field staff. Implemented and trained personnel on SureTrak
Software for project utilization. Attended meetings to ensure compliance with Clients
(City of Atlanta) specifications and standard operating procedures. Collaborated with
Project/Construction Management Staff on improvements to field survey, systems, and
procedures. Prepared invoices and requisitions utilizing Expedition. .
PROJECT CAMP CREEK RECLAMATION FACILITY
Directed and trained personnel utilizing Expedition Software for project utilization.
Updated Sys Ops Win32 for Fulton County Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade Project.
Ensured that the schedule was on target for invoicing, leveling resources and analyzing
earned value. Led meetings to ensure fulfillment of Clients specifications and standard
operating procedures. Collaborated with Subcontractors to ensure project compliance.
PROJECTS CITY OF ATLANTA MASTER PLAN (aka - Watershed)
In conjunction with the City of Atlanta, updated schedule utilizing P3, managed the data
controls portion of the Masterplan. Implemented invoicing, submittals, transmittals, daily
reports, purchase orders and more, utilizing Expedition Project Management Software.
Trained, directed and supervised employee usage of Expedition Project Management. Ensured
compliance with clients specifications and standard operating procedures. Collaborated
with Project/Construction Management Staff on improvements to field survey, systems, and
procedures. Contact for Field Staff. Prepared invoices and requisitions utilizing
Expedition.
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