Project Management Controls

L. Denese Clark

Shreveport LA,*****

Willing to relocate and work on–site

Skills Total Years of Experience Last Used

Financial Advisor/consultant 25 2024

SAP 25 2024

Internal Control 25 2024

Cost Analysis 25 2024

Project Analysis 25 2024

Summary

● L. Denese Clark is located in Shreveport LA, 71118, and available for an interview with prior notice. Opened to relocation if relocation cost is offered.

● Over 25 years of experience in Project Controls, Cost Management, Accounting, Finance, and Project Management including in the Oil and Gas industry with Shell (22 Years)

● Over 25 years of experience with key software and components used in Project Management, with extensive knowledge M&A, ERP systems, GAAP, GSAP, Microsoft Access and Project Controls.

● Have demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, able to adapt to fast pace work environment.

● Strong organization and analytical abilities, excellent interpersonal, verbal communication skills which contribute to work success, positive relations with Managers, Peers and Customers.

● Public speaking, giving presentations to organizations, businesses, and professionals (CFOs and Oil Executives)

● Strong skillset with developing cost effective technical engineering solutions that solved business challenges and improve processes; including developing tactical and strategic technical solutions that will address business requirements for Capital Projects. Skills

● Project management (10+ years)

● Accounting/Finance (10+ years)

● Cost Control (10+ years)

● Cost Management

● Portfolio Management

● SOX

● Business Analysis

● Oracle

● Change Management

● Process Improvement

● GSAP/SAP

● Microsoft Access

● Warehouse experience

● Communication skills

● Technical Writing

● Microsoft Project

● Project Planning

● Computer Networking

● Leadership

● Computer skills

● Microsoft Office

● Telecommunication

● Property management

● Software deployment

● Analysis skills

● Call center management

● Sales

● Time management

● ERP systems

● Customer service

● Forecasting

● Microsoft SQL Server

● Visio

● Project leadership

● Pricing

● Data warehouse

● Financial report writing

● Sage 100 (5 years)

● Business requirements

● SharePoint

● Application development

Education

● BBA in Accounting/Finance from DeVry University – 2008 Certifications and Licenses

● PMP

● OSHA 10

● OSHA 30

● CCP

● ISO 9001

● General Lines Agent (License in Texas)

Professional Experience

Staffing Agency - Shreveport, LA Sep 2022 - Present Financial Analyst

● Monitor and analyze production costs, including direct labor, materials, overhead, and other expenses related to manufacturing processes.

● Determine and monitor the valuation of inventory using appropriate costing methods

● Record and reconcile inventory transactions in ERP.

● Perform monthly and annual inventory reconciliations.

● Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical inventory counts and system records.

● Analyze cycle count results and implement corrective actions to address discrepancies.

● Prepare detailed inventory reports, including inventory aging, turnover rates, and valuation summaries.

● Provide inventory-related data and analysis for financial statements and management reports.

● Coordinate and oversee the annual physical inventory count.

● Assist in internal and external audits related to inventory.

● Provide necessary documentation and explanations for inventory audit inquiries.

● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to manufacturing costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

● Develop and maintain cost standards for new and existing products, incorporating relevant data to support pricing strategies and profitability analysis.

● Conduct regular audits of cost accounting records and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

● Support financial planning and forecasting activities by providing cost-related insights and participating in budget planning processes.

● Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in aerospace manufacturing cost accounting to enhance departmental effectiveness and efficiency.

● Actively develop and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

● Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary to assure the overall success of the financial organization.

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Employment Gap Jan 2022 – Sept

2022

● Looking for the good opportunities

Shell Oil Company, Houston TX Jun 2000 - Jan

2022

Project Control Supervisor Jun 2010 - Jan

2022

● Supervise a staff of 15 which includes 10 Cost Engineers, Programmers and Requisition Techs.

● SME in GSAP Module for Projects Implementation.

● Which includes responsibilities of Training, author SOP, updating and transferring existing users or new Users in the Project Module.

● Create Capital Projects in GSAP Module which includes building WBS, estimating, scheduling in P6 and Forecasting.

● Transfer Asset to plant, Asset depreciation and bonus depreciation (Federal Taxes)

● Manage Capital Portfolio Business Plan of $280MM and Report to Executive Leadership Team

● Manage update and record progress changes in a Cost Management Tool using Microsoft Access software.

● Manage and update field changes related to projects utilizing Microsoft Projects and Primavera.

● Manage the technical writing of SOP as needed for the roles and responsibilities in the Department Finance Analyst Jan 2007 - Sep

2010

● Responsible for the Balance Sheets for all Biodiesel, Gasoline and Coke purchases and sales at Deer Park Refinery.

● Assist and update Outline and Service Agreements for Contracts with Vendors in conjunction with the Contracts and Procurement Department.

● GAAP, ERP Systems.

● Monthly Closing of VOWD for Balance sheets of assigned accounts for reporting to Corporate Head Office

● Manage the technical writing of SOP as needed for the roles and responsibilities in the Department Compliance Analyst Mar 2003 - Dec

2006

● Implementation of SOX 404 which consist of Technical writing of Desk procedures, identifying potential risk with each role and aligned with government requirements

● Maintain and update Risk Control Matrix for key responsibilities related to SOX 404

● Setup Users in SAP

● Oversee and manage the auditing of Employees Travel and Expense Statements IOT Accountant Jun 2000 - Feb

2003

● Responsible for VOWD for all Interoffice

● Accounts for Head Office

● Maintain Purchase Orders and Requisitions for assigned accounts

● Monthly Closing responsibilities for assigned accounts and make necessary entries in SAP to balance.

● Create Pivot Tables of monthly spend for Business Analyst

● Status of Accounts for the Balance Sheet for Assigned Accounts

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