Sr. Project Cost Controls Specialist
Resume:
Donna Duffourc
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Summary of Qualification
Self-directed individual recognized for outstanding initiative, excellent coordinating and planning skills, quick learner of new concepts and inspiring organizational skills. Enthusiastic team player known to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and handle conflicting priorities. Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent administrative and clerical skills with 10+ years of accounting experience. Professional Experience
Audubon Field Solutions (AFS) - Metairie, LA, Senior Project Cost Controls Specialist, Mar 2004 to Feb 2016 Construction Management specializing in the implementation of all phases of projects; from planning through installation, commissioning and final decommissioning Worked closely with client’s accounting department and ran daily aging reports in ADP to assist in the review and processing of payables. Developed and published customized cost tracking and reporting systems based on individual client and project needs inclusive of monthly cost control, accrual reporting and change management for multiple and new construction projects. Assisted client’s accounting with internal audits on as need basis. Performed continuous audits on contractor’s billing in order to assist client in identifying any duplicate billing. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were saved by doing so.
Reviewed client invoices in ADP system for billing accuracy and coding to respective projects. This was inclusive of maintenance projects and new construction projects with the most recent high profile classified project encompassing over $100 million in cost. Assisted project manager in ensuring proper balance between cost and schedule goals. Project manager for major client’s Hurricane Ike and Gustav storm damaged properties which exceeded 120 facilities and over $122 million in cost. Supervised staff of 6 employees, responsibilities entailed procurement of structural materials, valves and instrumentation, expediting of purchased materials, cost tracking of purchased goods and labor, providing weekly cost reports to client’s upper management and working directly with client’s insurance representative. Responsible for development and compliance of contractor time and material (T&M) approval and tracking procedures.
Assist project manager in preparing maintenance and new construction budgets. Prepare construction bid packages, evaluation of bid proposals and selection of contractors. Source, procure and expedite delivery of equipment for client’s properties and facilities. Preparation and processing of RFQ’s.
Involvement with the implementation of client’s internal purchasing procedures. Coordinate offshore support services such as boats, labor, catering, housing, etc. Project Specialist- Harvey, LA, Project Controls Specialist, Feb 2000 to Feb 2004 Project management to the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical infrastructure and power industries. Maintain cost tracking and reporting systems based on individual client and project needs. Inclusive of monthly maintenance and new construction projects. Source, procure and expedite delivery of equipment for client’s properties and facilities. Coordinate offshore support services such as boats, labor, catering, housing, etc. Donna Duffourc
42089 Fire Tower Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
*********@*******.***
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Punctual Abstract - Harvey, LA, Office Business Manager / Bookkeeper, Dec 1997 to Jan 2000 One of the largest abstracting firms in Louisiana and Mississippi which provides property abstracts and research.
Managed approximately 30-40 employees. Responsible for departmentalizing office staff and work processes.
Administered accounts payable and receivables, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, general ledger, payroll, billing, customer and vendor relations. Liaison between president, employees, clients and vendors.
Responsible for the transformation of DOS-based accounting program to Business Works. Enterprise Bookkeeping, Bookkeeper - Marrero, LA, Jan 2000 to Dec 2006 (P/T simultaneously with F/T position)
Managed a self-owned, bookkeeping company, catering to various types of small business’ (i.e. construction company, siding company, electrical company, daiquiri & café). This work was done simultaneously during other employment.
Bookkeeping skills encompassed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, bank deposits, petty cash, financial statements, Quick Books, MS Excel and organization skills to manage company documentation.
Duffourc Transportation, Bookkeeper - Marrero, LA, Jun 1981 to Dec 2006 (P/T simultaneously with F/T position)
Provided financial management for a co-owned, trucking company of 30
+
years, servicing the oil & gas
industry, managed accounts payable and receivables, maintained accounting database and federal/state tax records, prepared financial statements and negotiated business loans, planned client entertainment. This work was done simultaneously during other employment. Bookkeeping skills encompassed accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, bank deposits, financial statements, profit & loss statements, billing, invoicing, customer relations, vendor relations, recordkeeping, day to day analytical business decisions regarding profitable endeavors, Quick Books, MS Excel and organizational skills to manage company documentation.
Education
Graduate, L.W. Higgins High School, Marrero, LA (1973-1977), member of Alpha Beta Gamma Honors Sorority, Student Council Representative, Honor Roll
Professional Training & Certifications Software Skills Microsoft Access, Introduction & Intermediate
ProjecTools Certification
ADP, Quick Books, Sage Business Works, MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point), MS Project
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