·      Oracle Primavera P6 (multiple versions)

·      ERP Systems

·      Microsoft Project

·      New Product Development

·      Team Leadership

·      Technical Training and Management

·      Customer Relations

·      Cost and Schedule Reductions

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

NEXIUS, West Allis, WI              2012-Present

 

Project Control Manager

Responsible for managing the project scheduling/coordinating department for the Sprint/Samsung LTE project.

·         Managed and trained team on project scheduling using Primavera P6 for 500+ Nexius Wisconsin projects.

·         Increased forecasting efficiencies and accuracies in all team divisions.

·         Assist customer with P6 methodologies, training, and troubleshooting issues.

·         Created job aides and procedures for properly maintaining and working with P6.

·         Managing project documentation.

·         Gather project data and created/produce reports for management review.

·         Responsible for interviewing and selecting candidates for the Project Controls department.

·         Meet customer requirements in a timely manner.

·         Trained various teams on forecasting techniques and scheduling processes.

 

             

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, Franklin, WI              2011-2012

 

Project Assistant

Provided project support in an Information Systems and Financial Management capacity.

·         Supported the project management team with financial forecasting and reporting.

·         Assisted in preparation of project budgets, the project management plan, and project deliverables.

·         Administered the project teams SharePoint website, including SharePoint site development.

·         Developed new processes and procedures for future project assistants to use.

 

ACCELERATED PM, LLC, Milwaukee, WI              2011

 

Schedule Consultant

Responsible for managing key client engagements.

·         Supported implementation of project scheduling and resource management value streams for Bucyrus International Inc. (currently Caterpillar Inc.) through the application of Primavera P6 in combination with Contract Manager and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.

·         Trained engineers in various project management techniques and in project statusing to ensure project completion on-time and within budget.

·         Implemented routine maintenance scheduling processes for client using advanced functionality of P6 leveling and scheduling and integration with existing work management tools and other business systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRS POWER & CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Milwaukee, WI              2001 to 2011

 

Project Coordinator              2007 to 2011

Maintained and produced project schedules ranging from $100,000 to $5 million.

·         Led efforts to build the work breakdown structure and schedule for several new projects during the bid and proposal phase using Primavera P6.

·         Coordinated monthly and quarterly financial and earned value reports on project status and costs.

·         Produced and analyzed resource utilization reports for projects.

·         Worked with various functional departments to establish schedules that met all contractual requirements with reasonable estimates and resource allocation.

·         Led and coordinated a team to develop a Leadership Development program for the company.

·         Served as Project Manager for projects ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

·         Developed communications and relationships with customers.

 

Engineering Lab Technician              2001 to 2007

Worked in a lab environment testing and troubleshooting various power control equipment ranging from high-voltage, high-power systems to micro-electronic systems.

·         Performed various testing procedures and maintained various test reports while working for electrical and mechanical engineering departments.

·         Worked closely with project managers, engineers (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality) on new product development and required testing and testing procedures.

 

U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Russellville, AR and Milwaukee, WI              1991 to 2001

 

Combat Engineer/ Fire and Control Specialist

Trained new soldiers that joined the unit. Completed multiple training courses on leadership and job development.

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Project Management: Oracle Primavera P6; Microsoft Project, Visio, Oracle E-Business Suite, SharePoint (2007 & 2010) Administration, Siterra, Salesforce, and Box

Microsoft - Office Suite, Internet Explorer, C++ and Java programming;

Experience across a broad base of client/server and web based applications;

Various electronic and electrical testing equipment and tools.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, WI

MS, Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, WI

Graduate Certificate, Financial Analysis, Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, WI

BS, Technical Management, DeVry University, Milwaukee, WI

AAS, Electronics Engineering Technology, I.T.T. Technical Institute, Greenfield, WI

 

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

 

P6 Basic and Advance Project Management Course, Catalyst Project Management

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Insight Training Course, Earned Value Associates

Studies in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Studies in Economics/Finance & Graphic Design, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR