SUMMARY

Extremely motivated, driven professional with exceptional management, project, logistics and communication skills. Supervised, coordinated, and directed employees, managed programs and projects that met goals, budgets, schedules, tracked program milestones.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROGRAM/ PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

·         Effective performance in multi-task environments; analyzed project requests, milestones, experienced decision maker.

COMMUNICATION

·         Demonstrated ability to foster productive working relationships with all levels of personnel and management.

·         Excellent written and oral communication, able to take the initiative, improve process, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

COMPUTER SKILLS

·         Microsoft Project, SAP, MSP Server, ERP, MS SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, VISIO, BPMN 1.1, Access, VMS, Material Management Database, Outlook, SPSS, SAS, Lotus, Primavera P6, Adobe Prof., SharePoint Services.

PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS

·         Data Conversion, Data Modeling, Business Process Modeling, Procedure Development, Change Management, VMS, Financial Consolidation, ERP System Implementation, Issue Management, Report Design, Six Sigma Training, Process Mapping.

 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

03/15 – Current    Xcel Energy – Sr. Project Controls Specialist - Denver, Colorado

·               Develop & maintain construction schedules using Primavera P6.

·               Coordinate with Project Managers to obtain weekly and monthly schedule updates

·               Assist the Project Managers in providing accurate project forecasting.

·               Generate project update reports & respond to data requests.

·               Assist developing and implementing budgets and budget tracking processes for Xcel Energy.

·               Maintain job records from start to completion/Issue purchase orders, perform cost control

·               Develop schedules, monitored progress through inspections and on-site superintendents

·               Manage lump sum jobs / Develop project proposals

·               Evaluates capital projects schedules and interviews Project Managers to validate project scope inclusion in schedule. Defines critical path and validates that the project schedule is in compliance with the specific project Cost Activity Report.

·               Assists Project Managers and other project personnel in preparing project Cost Activity Reports, work orders and various cost analyses.

09/10 – 01/15Mr. Bs Pub – Manager - Royal Oak, Michigan

·               Created and managed profit and loss statements, working with owner to meet restaurant financial objectives.

·               Prepared strategic forecasts and budgets; analyzed variances; initiated corrective actions; established and monitored financial controls. Managed invoices, purchase orders and contracts statements of work

·               Responsible for the schedule, coordination and completion of projects

·               Directly supervised all management, employees during the hours of restaurant operation; accountable for all administration and operations, ensured execution of all employee duties for maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.

·               Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and status reports for restaurant remodeling and expansion.

·               Hands-on hiring, training, and developing employees, oversaw scheduling and payroll for personnel and management.

·               Understands and obeys all applicable labor and employment laws and regulations for both Federal and State level.

·               Directly supervised all employees during the hours of restaurant operation; accountable for all administration and operations, ensured execution of all employee duties for maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.

·               Determined and implemented schedules and cost accounting procedures and methods.

·               Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits in high volume of 10 million in sales per year

01/10 – 04/13 Volt Management Services - Swisslog – Project Manager – Denver, Colorado

·               Created and maintained, documented and tracked project deliverables using Microsoft Project Server

·               Communicated with end-users to provide timely and accurate information and status updates.

·               Created reports, entered information on Excel spreadsheets and create and edit presentations in PowerPoint.

·               Educated and demonstrated project management methodology such as business requirements, project scope, budgets, schedules, timelines, and content management with SharePoint. Utilized Project Server to share and manage information.

·               Created and updated dashboards in SharePoint and provided SharePoint administrative support.

·               Took projects from original concept through final implementation and provided a single point of contact for those projects.​ 

·               Conducted project meetings, responsible for project tracking and analysis, quality standards and project deliverables.​

·               Assisted with report preparation, cost analysis, scheduling using MS Project Server, Primavera P6, BPMN 1.2.

·               Provided advice on the preparation of integrated logistics plans, VMS, policies, and procedures for logistics support.

·               Oversaw the operations and support of existing SAP Implementation for business unit and future rollouts.

·               Researched problems, analyzed project requests, maintained time-lines, determined requirements, documented workflow, utilized BPMN 1.2 for process mapping and modeling, made and implemented recommendations.

·               Worked with both IT and business stakeholders to develop ERP/WMS applications to support business initiatives.

·               Provided proposal support, developed concepts, data analysis and product knowledge for supply chain.

·               Managed costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensured schedule and budget are met. Performed end user tasks on SharePoint 2010 and Project Server 2010.

·               Identified, managed, and mitigated all issues and risks to minimize impact to project scope and schedule.

·               Coordinated project activities and internal tasks between multiple teams and consulting companies to achieve critical dates

·               Worked with database administrator and ERP/WMS, VMS, EDI development team in defining user requirements, coordinating system-wide updates and installing upgrades and patches for ERP/WMS and VMS systems.

·               Became the subject matter expert for software licensing, IT contract management, and vendor management

10/06 – 11/09Michigan ACORN – Program Manager - Detroit, Michigan

·               Conferred with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority. Coordinated and managed project timelines, budgets & communications with all applicable stakeholders and vendor management.

·               Prepared in-depth analyses of issues by examining existing and proposed policies, programs, projects, and legislation.

·               Proactively sought opportunities to communicate messages creatively and more effectively Managed end-to-end visual design of PowerPoint presentations, from early strategy to final product

·               Researched and analyzed project requests, maintained time-lines, requirements and feasibility, documented workflow.

·               Documented, tracked and managed issues and risks including timely update of issue/risk logs, developed and documented risk mitigation and issued resolution action plans, then provided status on issues/risks to Program Director.

·               Managed programs and projects that met goals, budgets and schedules, and tracked program milestones.

·               Provided research and analytical support in the design, development, budget and implementation of projects.

·               Documented, tracked and provided status to Managers for required business readiness activities as defined for the project.

·               Maintained software license inventory tracking as part of IT Asset Management team.

·               Assessed & documented business procedures in various departments, then identified where improvements could be made.

06/03 - 10/06 Vector Supply Chain Management – Sr. Logistics Analyst - Novi, Michigan

·               Created MS Excel and Access databases to track shipment and vendor activity.

·               Monitored and coordinated movement of vehicles from assembly centers and vehicle distribution centers, working with GM regional representatives daily to research issues and develop action plans to expedite the movement of vehicles.

·               Managed projects ranging in size from small functional enhancements to implementation of SAP for additional SBU's.

·               Responsible for configuration, maintenance and analysis of the Oracle Supply Chain Applications.

·               Monitored carriers and vendors for compliance to operational requirements, ensured reporting is transmitted to systems.

·               Established change control tracker, process modeling, risk/issue log, action plans for program managers

·               Managed client, company and project team expectations for project performance by obtaining project metrics

·               Coordinated and facilitated Program Execution Team Meetings and acted as back-up for Program Manager.

·               Evaluated processes and procedures for improvements in network and rail transportation efficiencies and compliance.

·               Performed client billing, budgets, accounting principles and the accurate tracking of all projects and expenditures.

·               Managed relations for 4pl Company, tracked expenditures, budgets and billing, coordinated contact between with clients

·               Provided supply chain expertise for large international transportation network, assist in management of 3PL's and Vendors.

·               Experienced with logistics related software applications such as VMS, EDI, track and trace applications.

·               Worked with multi-functional teams on business cases, BPMN 1.1 processes and modeling, Vendor Management System (VMS), projects and global capabilities, scheduling using Primavera P6.

·               Implemented departmental restructuring, standardized procedures & policies; resulting in improved morale & productivity.

03/00-06/03 New York Police Department -Police Officer, New York, New York

08/96-02/00 Denver Police Department - Police Officer, Denver, Colorado

·               Patrolled designated areas on assigned shift, preserved law and order, apprehended criminals and enforced traffic laws.

·               Responded to a variety of issues, traffic regulation, criminal investigations, first aid, prevention and detection of crime.

·               Investigated, gathered intelligence, interviewed persons, made arrest when required, prepared cases for prosecution.

12/93-07/96       General Motors, North American Operations – Project Analyst - Warren, Michigan

·               Responsible for supplier relations worldwide, Tracked expenditures, Negotiated cost and timing, reviewed invoices.

·               Quickly and accurately analyzed and expedited challenges suppliers presented in a professional and concerned manner.

·               Developed IT vendor scorecard and key metrics reporting dashboard including SLA performance.

·               Provided Project Management with individual, plant and regional schedule reporting on a regular basis.

·               Assisted with Transportation Council to negotiate contract rates with logistic providers and executed routing changes.

·               Analyzed customer Just in Time (JIT) requirements via EDI releases and scheduled all shipments.

·               Analyzed the needs and trends of American Consumers to aid long term corporate and product development.

·               Managed suppliers on a daily basis, problem solving and addressing issues quickly and effectively.

·               Managed and coordinated change notices, ensuring revision level changes were correctly communicated and documented.

·               Coordinated activities within purchasing and MRO department, coordinated present and future material availability.

·               Implemented departmental restructuring, standardizing procedures and policies; resulting in improved moral, productivity.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·               Michigan State University – Business Administration / Minor Marketing and Law

·               Wayne State University – Political Science / Minor International Relations and Public Policy

·               Oakland Community College – Business Administration

·               Walsh College – Project Management Professional – PMP Scheduled April 2016