JOHN E WILLARD
SAN DIEGO, CA ***** 858-***-**** 858-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SENIOR PLANNER SCHEDULER
“OVER 20 YEARS OF DRIVING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE”
Detail-oriented and organized professional with extensive experience as a scheduler / planner supporting complex construction projects.
Strategic leader focused on developing efficient processes in the areas of monitoring, controlling, and updating project schedules; while adhering to timelines and budgets.
Analytical team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects. Exceptional critical thinking and written / verbal communication skills.
AMBITIOUS CHANGE-AGENT HIGHLY SKILLED IN ANALYZING WORKPLACE PROCEDURES AND IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY CURRENTLY SEEKING PROJECT SCHEDULER POSITION WITH CYBERCODERS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning & Schedule Development
Data Analysis & Reporting
Database Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Budget & Cost Control
Quality Control / Assurance
Commercial Construction / Ship Building
Negotiations & Closing
Relationship Management
Training & Team Development
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Time Management
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Planner Scheduler Analyst
General Dynamics NASSCO
1995 - 2016
San Diego, California
Promoted to Senior Planner Scheduler Analyst in 2005, after serving 5 years as a Planner Scheduler.
Planning:
Developed and maintained the master planning strategies for use by multiple departments.
Detailed each sequence of work that should be done at a given time.
Evaluated the progress of projects and prepared regular updates.
Coordinated with other departments and vendors to fulfill project needs.
Resolved planning problems identified by planning personnel and production supervisors.
Collected and analyzed historical data, such as performance experience, for future planning and forecasting.
Provided guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems.
Developed manpower budgets and applied budget rates to all production stages.
Monitored supply delivery and maintain efficient inventory.
Scheduling:
Developed integrated schedules for entire scope of work, for commercial and military contracts.
Scheduled work for all trade supervisors
Analyzed, evaluated, and forecasted projects current status against the established baseline schedule and budget.
Scheduled deliveries and assessed impact of late material, on production schedule and manpower requirements
Collaborated with production teams to negotiate changes and determine cost feasibility.
Management:
Trained new Junior Planner/Scheduler staff members. Supervised a team of 7 employees.
Facilitated production meetings reviewing scope of work, sequence of work, duration and manpower needed.
Implemented department process improvement initiatives that resulted in cost reductions in manpower and material.
Report status of schedule and budget to appropriate project, and management.
Negotiated the correction of technical conflicts between Engineering, Materials, and Production.
Established and maintained effective relationships with all departments, clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors.
Created production slides for executive meetings and decision making.
Organized and kept precise, updated records using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Developed training manuals to increase productivity and efficiency.
Worked for Transfer group doing transfers for all stages of construction.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced with: Blueprint reading, production work processes, Stage of Construction (SOC) breakdown and philosophy, Build Strategy Concepts, planning processes, trade production rates and Bill of Material analysis.
Cost, Schedule, & Control System – CSCS
Mac-Pac Material Management System
Tribon M3 Drafting
Design Manager
CAD Drawings
Fox Pro – Database Management System
Design Manager – 3D model
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of ship construction, shipboard systems, and equipment.
Working knowledge of all areas of production, such as: craft parameters, material requisitioning, purchasing, quality assurance and testing requirements, contract specifications, regulatory body requirements, receiving and warehousing.
Thorough familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, GSO, NSTM and Blueprints.
GD NASSCO Manufacturing Standards and safety polices