PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IT Business Analyst and Project Lead experienced within System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that will deliver any project on time and within budget.
Accomplishments:
Established plant and quote scorecards to ensure performance objectives are aligned with corporate goals.
Developed Inviolable CPM deliverables within ACH Product Development System in order to maximize focused project deliverable improvement.
Developed and published ACH guidelines using SharePoint server.
Helped develop ACH launch improvement plan in conjunction with plant launch and quality teams.
Implemented a database tracking system for new containerization program that verified JIT delivery, accuracy and project integrity; saved the company time, program cost.
Summary of Qualifications:
General Management
oProven management and leadership skills; adept at organizing time, projects and personnel.
Program/Project Administration
oEffective performance in multi-task environments; experienced decision maker.
Communication
oStrong verbal, written and listening communication skills; ability to foster productive working relationships with all levels of personnel and management.
Training/Development
oExperienced in training, supervising and developing responsible team-oriented, company-directed policies, procedures and methodologies.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
2016 Microsoft Project Online (MSPO), MS 360 Enterprise, MS SharePoint, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS VISIO, SAP, SQL, Clarity, PrimaveraP6 and Enterprise systems
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
W3R Consultants, Ann Arbor, MI
2012 – 2017
IT Business Analyst / Project Scheduler
While engaged at Toyota Motor Company:
Managed the integration and communications among applications, databases and IT project teams.
Provided regular reporting including product spend, scope, primavera scheduling and planning.
Experienced in software application and data center infrastructure development.
Collaborated with cross-functional areas to ensure stakeholder alignment.
Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) – Detroit, Michigan
2009 – 2012
Business Analyst / IT Delivery Lead
While engaged at Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan:
Led in upfront financial planning and estimating IT Standard Business Proposals (SBP).
Led IT projects while managing budget, risks, issues, milestones and deliverables.
Assisted in creating the Business Requirements Document (BRD) and Project Charter outlining scope, budget and schedule.
Worked with the 3R’s including risk adjustment data to CMS.
Used SQL on performing calculations on data and converting data types. Adhered to BCBSM Project Management standards and methodologies.
Used Agile methodology (User Stories).
Synova Inc. – Southfield, Michigan
2000 – 2009
Multiple Roles
While engaged as a Platform Process Lead at Ford ACH Division in Dearborn, MI from 2005 – 2009:
Led weekly manufacturing product status report out to ACH Executive Operating Committee Members and various levels of management. Meeting minutes and action follow-up items were taken, distributed and monitored.
Directed weekly ACH sourcing meeting to ensure timely and cost effective product quotes to Ford.
Managed risks with program managers and facilitated the action resolutions.
Trained all ACH personnel in company Product Development processes and deliverables.
Assisted program managers in creating and maintaining project development and financial documents for Executive Committee.
While engaged as a Program Coordinator at Visteon Corporation in Dearborn, MI from 2000 – 2005:
Integrated Visteon forward model programs using PrimaveraP6 to ensure cost, schedule and performance goals.
Served as Platform Launch coordinator.
Established change control tracker, risk/issue log and action plans for project manager to assist in project successful completion.
Extensive use of PPAP, APQP and PFMEA.
Integrated Management System Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
1998 – 2000
Project Planner
While engaged at GMC, Truck and Bus Division in Pontiac, MI:
Provided high quality IT project management consulting services on various forward model truck platforms during the vehicle development process.
Utilized Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and other advanced tools to support functional groups including design, purchasing, try-out, validation and functional evaluation.
Analyzed, documented, and facilitate resolution to any open tool status deliverable and issues.
Logistics Insight – Division of Central Transport, Multiple Locations
1991 – 1998
Multiple Roles
While engaged as a Logistics Manager at GMC, Truck and Bus Division in Troy, MI from 1997 – 1998:
Program Manage Vehicle Launch (GMT800) Freight Cost Analysis and Development
Interacted extensively with purchasing/buyers and material handling divisions to accurately evaluate transportation criteria; create database information for program protocol.
Liaised between GM and company to communicate program direction; lead logistics providers.
Trained and developed division personnel in company processes and procedures by informing, educating and assisting in all material handling issues
Program Manage CK400 platform
Positioned at the Pontiac East Assembly Plant, material handling department, to improve material flow into the plant; responsible for all supplier development and training for the program.
Designed and updated collection routes on program related schedules.
While engaged as a Flint Operations Manager at Central Transport in Flint, MI from 1995 – 1996:
Led day-to-day operations at the Flint terminal; supervised 5 technical and 3 office staff.
Oversaw all freight movement (incoming/outgoing) from the terminal.
While engaged as a Regional Assistant Manager at Central Transport in Hillside, IL from 1991 – 1995:
Managed all drivers and equipment; negotiated individual truckload contracts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration/Political Science; Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI – 1988