Project Manager

Pamela Burleigh

*** ***** *****

Desoto, TX *****

(Mobile) 337-***-****

email: ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced professional providing over ten years of experience in leadership, technical assistance, oversight and guidance to state, federal and private organizations in the implementation of federal and statewide and project management, scheduling and budgeting.

In addition, I have been the point of contact for thirty planning areas or programs and collaborated with federal, state, urban and local partners on a variety of planning initiatives consisting of trainings, workshops, committees, guidance documents and presentations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Commissioner May 2016- Sept 2017

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Part-Time

525 Court St., Port Allen, LA 70767

I was appointed by the Governor of the State of Louisiana to serve on the Atchafalaya Basin Levee Board to be the voice of the citizens of St. Landry Parish and the State of Louisiana. By serving on the levee board I'm charged with containing and managing the floodwaters along the major waterways of Louisiana and within the Basin. As Commissioner, Review bid and select the most qualified vendor for SOW work. Review contracts and be the mediator with landowners and other stakeholders. I strive to maintain and improve the life we all share in the Bain Area.

Real Estate Agent February 2014- July 2017

REMAX First Part-Time

4750 Sherwood Common Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Business Development Manger April 2016- July 2017

SOL Engineering Services, LLC Full-Time

1100 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA

Managed Construction Inspectors to assist in the FEMA Disaster Housing Inspection Services Program.

Train employees to become knowledgeable FEMA Housing Inspectors

Provided Final Inspections for the Shelter At Home Program for over 600 homes

Stay current with Code of Conduct clauses, timekeeping, etc.

Provide a comprehensive strategic plan for the function and marketing of the five new Regional Offices for SOL.

Update and develop new marketing and sales approaches to secure new business and clients in niche markets.

Developing a budget and obtaining additional funding to maintain full operation of these regional offices.

Develop and understanding of politics, federal, state and local government operate and policy guidelines to do business with these agencies.

Create and update writing and executing specification documents for the Engineering, Program Planning and Management markets.

Understanding the needs of key players and future clients when purposing being an asset to their organization.

Provided new approaches and technologies by investigating the needs of clients.

Providing transparency to stakeholders for successful projects

Produce and review charts, graphs, tables, presentations, letters and other documents as requested.

Research, write, and update information in the business development repository, including project descriptions, resumes, and other qualifications materials. Develop effective methods for presenting and organizing information within proposals, such as the use of tables and graphics.

Assist with advertisements for marketing agendas/tradeshows.

Ensuring firms have proper licensure, certifications, education, manpower, and combine skills to be able to produce quality work in the timeline estimate for project completion.

Understand the required scope of work and timeline needed to provides services such as Feasibility Studies, A/E Services and Pre-Bid and Construction timeline to give to the client for a precise project schedule and completion.

Work with my project delivery team to research market prices on the local, state and federal level to give reasonable and accurate rates for services provided and est. construction cost to help when bids and give clients an estimate to have a budget to complete to project.

Provided and recommend forward thinking strategies, sponsorships, etc., for contracts and project acquisition and retention.

Assist consultants and department leads in marketing and proposal research of current and archived proposal and marketing schemes.

Support SOL by coordinating proposals through each stage of the proposal development process and final delivery to the customers.

Edit proposal materials to eliminate inconsistencies in format or typos, and grammatical and spelling mistakes.

Assist-in the production, reproduction, and binding/packaging of draft proposals, final proposals, and all hard/soft copies.

Business Development/Project Scheduler August 2014-April 2016

USACE-New Orleans/MSMM Engineering, LLC Full-Time

7400 Leake Ave., New Orleans LA 70119

Project Scheduler:

Provided project schedules and budget analyses for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Levee Program, 5 year Project Management Plan.

Created a USACE specific training guide on how to use Primavera and merging different programs within USACE with it.

Assisted in the Construction Management for HUD’s CGDG St. Tammy Parish Multi-Complex Development. The required me to provide bi-weekly project schedules for the client to review and coordinate the progress with the construction team. Project baselines and critical paths were provided and analyzed to maintain accurate and successful project completion dates with Federal Funding Grant dates.

Business Development Manager:

Update and develop new marketing and sales approaches to secure new business and clients in niche markets.

Create and update writing and executing specification documents for the Engineering, Program Planning and Management markets.

Understanding the needs of key players and future clients when purposing being an asset to their organization.

Provided new approaches and technologies by investigating the needs of clients.

Providing transparency to stakeholders for successful projects

Making decisions consistent with the MSMM’s values.

Project Manager/Project Scheduler April 2012-July 2014

USACE-New Orleans/SOL Engineering Services, LLC Full-Time

7400 Leake Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119

Durund Elzey, Sr., 504-***-****

Project Manager

Provided business management expertise of building projects from the project multiple stages such as: project feasibility/initiation, design, construction and project closeout.

Assisted in overseeing the management of the Mississippi River Levee Construction Program and Operation Watershed Recovery (OWR) Program, which includes design, construction and budgets and resource distribution efforts for levee enlargements and improvements. Projects managed included but not limited to: Pt. Coupee Levee Enlargement, Arbroth Control Wells, Pt. Pleasant, Smithland to Lacour, Baton Rouge Phase 3&4, etc.

Host a weekly Operation Watershed Recovery Meeting to discuss the progress of projects resulting from the 2011 Flood.

Assisting in project planning, programming and monitoring the overall execution in conjunction with the coordination and technical management of civil works projects totally over $500M following the historic 2011 floods along the Mississippi River.

Assisting project managers in coordinating the development of project schedules, budgets, manpower needs and milestones for CAP and MRL projects. Monitors the preparation of and reviews a variety of technical project material prepared by other district elements such as design memorandums, plans and specifications, post authorization changes for adequacy in meeting project needs and policies.

Managed all assigned project inclusive of but not limited to strategic plan formulation, Project Management Plan (PMPs) development which includes integrated schedules, budgets, scope responsibilities of all project delivery team (PDT) members, management of risk and contingencies; management of dynamic environment; coordination of planning, designs, cost engineering, economics, real estate requirements, environmental laws and management of construction projects.

Prepare and provide reports to actively engage various divisions within the Mississippi River Valley Region, Headquarters offices, local State and Private agencies in meetings to keep them abreast of progress and issues of program projects.

Assisted in the preparation of project documentation including FORM 17s, 2101s, Current Year Program Spreadsheets, Feasibility Reports, justification documents, Project Information Reports (PIR), cost estimates, task orders, agreements, P2 Budget, Resource Plans, and other data calls.

Coordinates with executive team, Office of Counsel, local state and other project affiliated agencies on cost sharing agreements including PAS, design agreements, project cooperation agreements, feasibility cost sharing agreements and other non-standard/model agreements.

Assisted in the management of multiple design and construction contracts for levee enlargements, and designed and construction efforts throughout the Mississippi Valley Division.

Researched and identified along with team members, the MRL assessment which consisted 512 miles of river levees and floodwalls to identify unknown deficiencies within the system.

Communicated regularly with local sponsors, executive staff and other stakeholders to discuss the progress of the project.

Ensuring firms have proper licensure, certifications, education, manpower, and combine skills to be able to produce quality work in the timeline estimate for project completion.

According to when the information is requested, I am to understand the scope and the require timeline needed to provides services such as Feasibility Studies, A/E Services and Pre-Bid and Construction timeline to give to the client for a precise project schedule and completion.

Work with my project delivery team to research market prices on the local, state and federal level to give reasonable and accurate rates for services provided and est. construction cost to help when bids and give clients an estimate to have a budget to complete to project.

Project Scheduler

Developed and maintains a fully integrated master project schedule for the Mississippi River Levee Program and Operation Watershed Recovery (OWR) Program.

Create a project baseline schedule, milestone coding for a phases in a project life cycle.

Maintain the project schedule for MRL, OWR for the project life and incorporate changes to reflect the project scope and budget changes.

Provide project cost estimates and resource load project schedules to mirror with the project scope and schedule.

Proficient in using various financial and report tools such as Primavera 6, Microsoft Office, Enterprise Data Warehouse, CEFMS, etc.

Responsible for preparation of project schedules, including network analysis schedules for assigned projects.

Perform critical path analyses and evaluate deviations on the entire program to determine deficiencies within the schedule and present to the Project Delivery Team for resolution.

Prepare an excel Pivot Table Spreadsheet for weekly meetings presented to the PDT, Executive Office and Stakeholders to highlight project milestones and schedules slips and receive recommendations to improve project schedule.

Planned, tracked, analyzed and reported status; and implemented and maintained an Earned Value Management System

Coordinated, developed, and presented the project’s financial status to both internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in the management of subcontractor financials, including the preparation of purchase requisitions, processing of invoices, and preparation of accrual

Develop and maintaining both revenue recognition and management Estimates At Completion (EACs)

Identify and analyze cost and schedule baselines, develop Work Breakdown Structure and related dictionaries.

Perform estimates at completion and possess a complete understanding of related financial policies, procedures and analysis.

Closed out existing Post-Katrina Interagency Agency Agreement (IAA) with FEMA Region VI; efforts included reconciliation of cost, development of all required documents to support final closeout, submission of final report documenting work completed to date.

Assisted with the development of new IAA with FEMA Region VI in support of Post-Katrina surge analysis. Developed a detailed cost estimates and scope of work to support issuance of IAA.

Developed detailed reporting tool using Primavera based platform

Conservation Enforcement Specialist January 2011-April 2012

Department of Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, LA 40 Hrs/week

Conservation Enforcement Specialist (Pipeline Inspector)

Performed on-site inspections of exploration and production operations, injection wells, surface mining operations, hazards analysis, hazardous liquids pipelines and natural gas pipelines and related facilities to access compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Gathering and Evaluating industry records and data analysis to insure hazardous liquid pipeline and natural gas pipeline and natural gas pipeline facilities are performing random drug and alcohol testing as required under the regulations.

Responsible for the collection and review of preliminary data required in on-site inspections.

Knowledgeable of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 100-185, LA OneCall 811

Performed hands on field training on all equipment operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Assisted and presented in the presentation of findings obtained during inspections and investigations of exploration and production operations, injections wells, surface mining operations or hazardous liquid pipeline systems and natural gas pipeline systems or related facilities, deep-water pipeline systems.

Leads and participates in pipeline inspection, integrity analysis, corrosion diagnostics and risk assessment and management for pipelines and station facilities.

Familiarity with regulated pipelines procedures and processes, coupled with working knowledgeable of industry codes and standards, environmental regulations, and safety regulations.

Experience in conducting risk assessment, failure mode assessments, development and implementation of integrity management programs and formal mitigation plans.

Background in database management, data archiving and information processing

Performed field investigations in response to citizen complaints.

Participated in emergency response activities involving well blowouts or spills, explosions, environmental emergencies, pipeline leaks and related accidents.

Prepared and makes recommendations based on the written reports documenting inspection activities, investigations and/or citations for review by the Department of Transportation (DOT), other higher level officials.

Operated and maintained various specialized monitoring equipment.

Focused on pipeline integrity services for liquid and gas transmission pipelines.

Assisted in the development and implementation of a full service solution to address integrity management issues for oil and gas companies.

Assisted in the development and/or audit of oil and gas companies’ Integrity Management plans to address all integrity or specific threats.

Focus on providing deterministic and probabilistic based engineering analysis to determine immediate and long-term integrity impacts on pipeline systems.

Assisted in developing and implementing pipeline integrity services contracts, and the management/execution of service projects in program development, pipeline rehabilitation, repair and maintenance.

Provided direct interaction with companies regarding work performed.

Involved with projects involving the design, construction and operations of transmission pipeline systems and associated facilities.

Assisted and presented in presentation of technical seminars for industry representatives.

Attended classes and seminars required by the Federal government and are sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of the Interior and the U.S. Transportation Safety Institute in order to remain up-to-date on regulations and Enforcement requirements.

Performed and attended multiple hands-on field trainings, conferences, exhibitions, and tours with multiple oil and gas companies to pursue continues increase in understanding with the latest industrial practices and technology.

Research and Development in a team of specialist engineers and scientists from diverse industries to develop drilling optimization theoretical sciences and projects.

Team Member in conducting multiple statistical and data analysis projects Information sharing and coordinate connection between Department of Transportation (DOT), private local and other governmental agencies. Performed evaluations on internal and external projects.

Contribute information on research updates, industry’s research and investment interests, and industrial practices to engineers and scientists..

Procurement Engineer June 2009-Sept 2010

Entergy Nuclear Operations, St. Francisville, LA 40 Hrs/week

Procurement Engineer & Design Engineer

Maintaining a rigorous workload by effectively using Primavera 6 program

Attend weekly part shortage/outage meetings to ensure department are adhering to ECD schedule

Responsible for the establishment of accurate technical requirements to assure properties are imparted to Safety Related items have been satisfied

Consulting with various plants/facilities responsible for performing Code reconciliation for ASME Code Section III replacement materials, determining safety classification of replacement parts and developing technical/quality requirement for the purchase of safety and non-safety quality- related replacement components.

Project Manager of Federal Programs July 2007-June 2009

Department of Transportation and Development, Baton Rouge, LA 40 Hrs/week

Project Manager

Provided business management expertise of building projects from the project multiple stages such as: project feasibility/initiation, design, construction and project closeout.

Serves as Project Manager for all phases from project conception to closeout including Mississippi River Levees Construction, the Westshore Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection Feasibility Study, Continuing Authorities Program Projects (CAP), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Assistance.

Maintained continual contact with local governments on potential and ongoing projects.

Facilitated multiple outreach efforts to support development of the LADOTD programs, which includes PAS, Continuing Authorities Program (CAP), Hurricane Protection Feasibility Study, Environmental Infrastructure Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other local state agencies.

Consistently seek additional opportunities for the LADOTD to enhance the quality of life for communities and protect vital resources.

Work closely with the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Natural Resources and other stakeholders to successfully implement a policy to replace the bike paths long the Mississippi River Levee.

Worked with local and federal agencies to develop an alignment for the Westshore Lake Pontchartrain

Feasibility Study as the project manager.

Participated and host monthly meetings with local sponsors and PDT.

Evaluate technical proposals for projects and/or feasibility studies; makes recommendations for project distribution awards.

Ensure private firms and contractors and other agencies on assigned projects or feasibility studies adheres to the specific details and standards stipulated in the contract, as well as to federal and state regulations.

Served as a primary point of contact for assigned coastal restoration or hurricane flood protection projects or studies; coordinates with staff in other sections, as well as with local, state and federal agencies.

Performed levee inspections within the state of Louisiana for Levee Certification. Served on the Levee Certification PDT for the successful implementation of the action items identified within the executive guidance memorandum concerning federal initiatives to successfully execute the needed actions for levee certification.

Assist Project Engineers on various levee inspections to ensure Post-Katrina standards were maintained throughout LA as required for the Levee Certification Process.

Communicated regularly with local sponsors to discuss the progress of the projects.

Maintain direct interaction with executive staff, parishes, federal agencies, state agencies and communities covered by this authorization to develop priority based budgetary estimates for each fiscal year.

Prepared budgets and scopes of work to ensure the program technical requirements are achieved through the department support.

Effectively managed incorporation of Post-Katrina standards in the development of the Westshore Lake Pontchartrain Feasibility Study. The study must incorporate lesson learned as a result of Katrina IAW IPET.

Collaborate with USACE, state agencies, and various Levee Districts on development of the policies, planning, and design, construction policy on use and replacement for the St. Charles Intermodal Transportation Path

Oversee and manage water resource, flood protection, and restoration projects for navigation, flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration, as well as for storm damage reduction.

Assist in preparing a construction program which include project deficiencies, cost estimates for design and construction to present to the legislature.

Review advertising, award and contract documents to ensure compliance with program requirements, and LA Public Bid Law

Participates in final inspections, reviews closeouts documentation, including O&M manual, and closeout projects.

Effectively managed risk and contingencies, real estate requirements, coordination of planning, designs, cost engineering, environmental laws and management of construction projects.

EDUCATION

Pursuing PhD. Science & Mathematics Education, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA

M.S.- Mathematics, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 2008

B.S. - Electrical Engineering & Mathematics, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge LA. 2001/2003

AFFILIATION/VOLUNTEERING

SUAF –

oSouthern University Alumni Federation – 2nd VP National Officer (2016 – Present)

oSouthern University Alumni Federation- 3rd VP National Officer (2012-2016)

Student Recruitment Chairwoman

NSBE – National Society of Black Engineers

SWE – Society of Women Engineers

St. Peter Clavier Ladies Auxiliary, Court 8

Order of Eastern Star

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer

Women in Transportation (WTS) – Diversity Chair

Elevate New Orleans – Volunteer Mathematics Tutor

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