Resume Project Management

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can

be a member of a dynamic team and utilize my knowledge, skills and

expertise to the fullest.

EDUCATION:

> Master of Project Management & Supply Chain (MS), University of

Houston, TX, USA GPA: 3.89

> Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pune, India

GPA: 3.6

> Bachelor of Commerce (BS), University of Pune, India

GPA: 3.4

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

> Projects Generalist II- Alfa- Laval Ltd., India

June'07-June'08

. Worked as a generalist in the Projects Department while handling both

Planning and cost functions simultaneously.

Cost Control:

. Prepared and established the Cost Breakdown Structure, and Budget

Elements which describe the full structure used in the Cost Control

System and that aligned into the Work Breakdown Structure. Ensured full

coherence and utilization of the Cost Control System and that aligned

with the Work Breakdown Structure for budgeting purposes and for

reporting key performance indicators throughout the project.

. Computed Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP).Ensured the timely coding,

collection, analysis and reporting of all project expenditure, together

with the budget holder(s). Ensured the monitoring and reporting of

project. Prepared the customer cost reporting package as dictated by the

contract.

. Produced short and long term cash flow projections in a continuous and

timely manner. Produced audit reports and other audit information as

required by internal & external audit teams.

Planning:

. Worked with the order entry team to develop multi-month linearized

production plan. Managed and prioritized the schedule for all work in

process (WIP). Coordinated the flow of WIP to the production floor based

on completion dates supporting schedule requirements. Planed and

scheduled materials to support inventory policies, WIP, and demand

requirements. Maintained companywide project schedule in Microsoft

Project

. Level loaded production schedules taking into consideration materials

availability, customer demand, lead times, and capacity. Achieved and

maintained proper inventory levels for all materials based on anticipated

demand. Coordinated the flow of information between Order Entry,

Purchasing, Assembly Leads, Manufacturing Management, Quality and

Shipping.

. Communicated potential delivery problems and last minute scheduling

changes as a result of backlogs, design changes and material or labor

shortages to Materials Manager and Customer Service.

. Assisted with maintaining raw material requirements status for items

needed for ongoing projects. Coordinated with the Document Control

Specialist to ensure that items are entered into system and that

attributes are set correctly.

. Worked with Purchase Department to ensure that Bills of Material are

structured correctly. Reviewed Purchase Order and all the contractual

documentation in order to detect discrepancies and prevent any

misunderstanding that could potentially cause delays.

. Ensured that the vendor supply schedule covered all the supply cycle

phases and its compliance with contract delivery terms and dates.

Risk Control:

. Drafting the risk matrix, risk probability, occurrence type through Risky

Project Software.

. Briefly involved in assessing, monitoring and mitigating risks associated

with certain projects.

> Cost Control Officer, Anand Developers & Constructions, Pune, India

May'03-Jul'05

. Assisted Project Controls Manager in preparation of baseline and control

budgets, project code of accounts, commitment tracking, expenditures,

cash flow forecasts, monthly forecasts and management reports, analysis,

change control process.

. Prepared manpower forecasts. Provided cost management information for

incorporation into the schedule. Formulated and recommended corrective

action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, and

work requirements.

. Computed Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance

Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Actual Cost of Work

Performed (ACWP) in Microsoft Project through Earned Value Management

System (EVMS).Calculate and plan Estimate To Complete (ETC). Prepared the

customer cost reporting package as per contract. Produced short & long

term cash flow projections in a continuous & timely manner.

. Ensured the timely coding, collection, analysis and reporting of all

project expenditure, together with the budget holder(s). Produced audit

reports and other audit information as required by internal & external

audit teams.

INTERNSHIP:

> Management Trainee - Tata Motors, Pune,India

May'06- Aug'06

. Lead and successfully completed a project in controlling costs (Earned

Value Analysis) for an assigned project, using Microsoft Project.

. Was involved in drafting the work breakdown structure. Calculated Planned

Value, Actual Cost, Earned Value.

. Calculated the total cost and schedule variances (CV and SV), cost

performance index and the schedule performance index (CPI and SPI) and

Variance on completion for the project.

> Management Trainee - Anand Developers and Constructions, Pune, India

May'13 - Aug'13

Lead and successfully completed a project in Inventory reduction by

monitoring and maintaining inventories. Improved procurement process

through system verification and installing new software to manage the

procurement data and thus reduce extra costs involved in the process.

SKILLS SUMMARY:

. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective team player.

. Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.

. Well versed with Risky Project Software - used for assessing, monitoring

and mitigating risks in a project path.

. Trained in Six Sigma - Green Belt, currently working on Six Sigma Green

Belt Project.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Alfa Laval Global Talent Award 2008.

REFRENCES: Available upon request.

Prachi Mahesh Nadkarni

2323 ELDRIDGE PKWY #537 ( Houston TX 77077 ( 832-***-****

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