SUSAN C. SOMMERFIELD

13027 Burgundy Ave 

Warren, MI 48089

Mobile: 313-825-9971

ssommerfield@yahoo.com

Project Management Professional

 

 

Highlights of Qualifications

 

·         Highly motivated, results-oriented Project Management professional with 25 years of progressive experience.

·         Solid technology and business strategist, with exceptional ability to analyze business processes and then formulate applications that increase productivity and profitability.

·         Expert in all critical phases of project management and skilled at partnering with business leaders to effectively communicate project vision and scope. 

·         Advanced in the use of project management software including Primavera and Microsoft Project.

·         Authoritative communicator, having a history of leveraging influencing skills to build consensus and obtain desired outcomes.

 

Accomplishments

 

·         Developed construction WBS structure for nuclear plant that was adopted plant wide

·         Launched scheduling module for Agile PLM (Project Lifecycle Management) software

·         Assisted General Motors and Primavera Systems in developing pilot Expedition software for future GM construction projects.

·         Set up and launch of new branch of tool company

·         Reorganized and implemented accurate mold movement system for thirteen manufacturing plants throughout the United States. Responsible for tracking, shipping of over 450 molds from each facility and to the Technical Center

 

Professional Experience

 

PAC Group – Troy, MI                                                                                                                8/20/12 – Present

Senior Scheduler / Project Planner

·         Identification and development of work breakdown schedule for major automotive client

·         Development of the critical path schedule, including engineering and supplier requirements with detailed activities and milestone dates.

·         Follow up with internal and external departments and companies to insure work and status updates are in compliance with critical path schedule

·         Weekly analysis of total float for risk assessment of critical milestone activities

·         Support program management to insure project is completed under budget and on time.

·         Create and maintain all program issues list and facilitate compliance and closure.

·         Facilitate supplier meetings for layout review and budgetary quoting.

·         Create scope of work and bid packages for all purchased equipment and tooling.

·         Assist client corporate purchasing buyer with bid packages, quote reviews, clarifications and kick off meetings.

 

 

COMAU – Southfield, MI                                                                                                                8/6/11 – 8/10/12

Project Planner

·         Working in the General Motors Business Unit with program management from project kick-off to close

·         Identification and development of work breakdown schedule

·         Development of the critical path schedule

·         Follow up with internal and external departments and companies to insure work and status updates are in compliance with critical path schedule

·         Weekly analysis of total float for risk assessment of critical milestone activities

·         Upload files to SharePoint for status updates

·         Weekly publishing of all schedules in PDF format on the company intranet

·         Support program management to insure project is completed under budget and on time.

·         Write weekly review of all project for executive review

 

URS – Washington Division, Newport, MI                                                                                    6/2/08 – 8/1/11

Project Controls Analyst - DTE Energy Fermi II Nuclear Facility

·         Created and maintained fully cost and resource loaded project schedules for Engineering modifications and Implementation

·         Created and maintained Operating Cash flows for multi-year Projects

·         Maintained budget integrity for multi- million dollar projects

·         Development of the critical path schedule

·         Resource analysis and leveling

·         Budget Analysis and reconciliation

·         Risk Management

·         Follow up with internal and external departments and companies to insure work and status updates are in compliance with critical path schedule.

·         Weekly updates to percent complete.

·         Monthly report data compilation for Executive Review Report

 

 

Kuka North America, Sterling Heights, MI                                                                      11/28/07 – 5/30/08

Master Scheduler                                                                                                 

·         Set up functional project controls system

·         Maintain and update project and Master schedule for all Engineering projects

·         Development of the critical path schedule

·         Follow up with internal and external departments and companies to insure work and status updates are in compliance with critical path schedules

·         Investigated and launched scheduling module for PLM (Project Lifecycle Management) software

 

Comau Pico, Warren, MI                           

Business Unit Planner                                                                                                                1/2006 – 11/26/07

·         Worked in the DCX/GM/Tier Unit with program management from project kick-off to close

·         Identification and development of work breakdown schedule

·         Development of the critical path schedule

·         Follow up with internal and external departments and companies to insure work and status updates are in compliance with critical path schedule.

·         Weekly publishing of all schedules in PDF format on the company intranet

·         Support program management to insure project is completed under budget and on time.

 

Purchasing Platform Coordinator                                                                                                  11/2003 – 1/2006             

·         Worked in the DCX/GM/Tier One business unit with project management from project kick off to close

·         Involved in the project planning process, facilitated RFO’s and line up meetings, clarification meetings, negotiation of all purchase order pricing terms and delivery schedule based on project timeline.

·         Applied project management structure to body welding projects, facilitated inventory levels, min/max levels and negotiated all blanket purchase orders with suppliers

 

Comau Pico, Southfield, MI                                                                                                                4/2002 – 11/2003

Buyer                                                                                                                             

·         Electrical Controls Component Buyer for International Automotive tooling manufacturer.

·         Responsible for purchasing commercial components, price control, negotiations and development for 170 suppliers.  Special focus on OTD.

·         Supported executive management in ISO process documentation and control.  Assisted project managers with planning and OTD of projects.

 

 

 

 

 

Susan C. Sommerfield

13027 Burgundy Ave

Warren, MI 48089

Mobile: 586-662-1408

Project Management Professional

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Washington Group International   Troy, MI                                                                      8/1997 - 4/2002

             

Information Control Supervisor/Construction Management Services                                                       

·         Project Control/Scheduling for C/K Cab Chassis RO5 Project at Pontiac East Assembly.

Set up and organized the field office.  Tracking, maintenance and follow up of submittal schedules from contractors.

·         Development of conceptual work activity schedules for Prime contractors bid packages.  Development and revisions to critical path work schedules.

·         Assisted General Motors and Primavera Systems in developing pilot Expedition software for future GM construction projects.

·         Responsible for approval, tracking and Purchase Requisition issuance for field orders. Continuous tracking and approval of Prime contractor invoicing.

·         Responsible for all contracts document control, which includes development and issuance of bid packages and revision and continuity of all drawings. Responsible for all goods and services needed for daily operation of site.

·         Contract assistant for GM programs in Moraine, Ohio; Linden, New Jersey; Arlington, Texas; and Pontiac, Michigan.  Development, assembly and distribution of bid packages for the refurbishment and retooling of those assembly plants.  Streamlined filing system.

·         Document Control for GMT800 Program at Pontiac East Assembly, Pontiac, Michigan.  Duties included all reimbursable accounts. Purchasing, time keeping and general office duties. Responsible for all contracts document control, which included revision and continuity of all drawings. Tracking, maintenance and follow up of submittal schedules from contractors. Responsible for all good and services needed for daily operation of site.

 

Mahar Tool Supply, Sterling Heights, MI                                                                                    7/1995 - 4/1997

 

Office Manager/Inside Sales Representative

·         Organization, development and introduction of new branch. Screening, training and supervision of all clerical and warehouse employees. Purchasing for customers, and all goods and services needed for daily operation of the branch.

·         Accounts payable and receivable and all inventory management.

 

Letica Corporation, Rochester Hills, MI                                                                                    7/1994 - 7/1995

 

Purchasing Agent

·         Responsible for negotiation with suppliers for all material and services needed for mold repair, mold development and build, machinery and office supplies.

·         Set up and organized working purchasing system.

·         Reorganized mold movement system for thirteen manufacturing plants throughout the United States. Responsible for tracking, shipping of over 450 molds from each facility and to the Technical Center.

 

Education

 

University of Phoenix - Troy, MI

Project Management courses

 

Computer Skills

 

Primavera P5, P6

Primavera P3E

MS Project 2003, 2007, 2010

MS Office

Expedition 4.0, 7.0

Prolog Manager

BaaN

Agile PLM

 

 

Susan C. Sommerfield

13027 Burgundy Ave

Warren, MI 48089

Mobile: 586-662-1408

Project Management Professional

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References

Brian Rogus - Comau Inc.                                          Tom Robinson

Cell: 248-866-8020                                          Work: 734.682.2008

Brian.rogus@comau.com                                          tomr83@gmail.com

 

Scot Wood – Comau Inc.                                          Jane Ambro

Cell: 248-640-8082                                          Cell: 248-318-9578

Scot.wood@comau.com                                          jambro1967@yahoo.com             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan C. Sommerfield

13027 Burgundy Ave

Warren, MI 48089

Mobile: 586-662-1408

Project Management Professional

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