JIMMY L. SHAVER III
7071 River Valley Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 445-5309
PROFILE
A confident and organized Certified Associate of Project Management with 5+ years of diverse experience with
emphasis in Project Planning and Scheduling, Budget Estimating and Control, Inventory Management and Data
Analysis. A welcome addition to any team, with a history of consistent success and a solid record of exceeding
expectations. Detailed oriented contributor, adept in developing clear and well defined plans using Lean methodology.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Data Analysis • Database Creation and Maintenance • Report Generation • Problem Solving • Corporate
Accounting and Bookkeeping • Team Building and Supervision • Project Planning and Tracking • Cost
Estimating and Control
EXPERIENCE
Alstom Power Inc.
A Global Leader in Power Generation
December 2012 – Present
Midlothian, VA
Project Planner/Scheduler
Developed detailed outage schedules. Tracked outage progress and updated outage schedules accordingly. Provided
periodic reports to Project Team in accordance with Project Management Plan. Proposed and coordinated preventive
actions for reducing risks of delay, maintaining float and improving time control. Developed contingency plans by
working with Site Managers and Technical Field Advisors (TFAs). Facilitated and attended outage schedule and
progress meetings. Performed QA/QC audits of Field Service schedule templates. Represented Field Service during
internal risk review meetings. Maintained Primavera database. Performed field operational analysis. Estimated
outage budgets for internal product lines.
Key Results:
• Lead planner/scheduler in set-up and implementation for two successfully executed Lean GT24 outages.
• Lead planner/scheduler for a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) project to reduce H2-H2O Stator Rewind
cycle time. Project resulted in a reduction of 25% on baseline cycle time making Alstom more competitive in
market.
• Lead planner/scheduler in the development of base fleet Lean Modules.
Alstom Power Inc.
A Global Leader in Power Generation
September 2010 – December 2012
Midlothian, VA
Project Controls Specialist – Team Lead
Provided schedule updates of project activities during all phases of projects, including development, mobilization,
execution, and demobilization. Performed both off-site and on-site project support. Served as Contracts Administrator
on all active projects during all phases. Procured project sub-contractors. Generated weekly status reports which
included an up-to-date look at the project costs, an analysis of project spending, and cost / revenue projections for the
remaining duration of project. Audited all subcontractor invoices related to project. Maintained data on past projects
to support future project bids. Supported Site Managers, Project Managers and Lead TFAs with Firm Price and Time
and Material estimates and supporting documentation for extra work estimates. Provided invoicing support to billing
department to ensure accurate and timely billing of customer
Key Results:
• Team lead for group of 4 Project Controls Specialists
• Controlled projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $10,000,000.
• Developed cost tracking templates which are the standard for the Alstom PCS group.
• Influenced cost saving decisions by Project Managers through timely accurate reporting and cost analysis.
Jimmy.L.Shaver@gmail.com
Jimmy L. Shaver III
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SuperValu, Inc.
An Industry Leader In Food Wholesale and Distribution
May 2009 – September 2010
Mechanicsville, VA
Accounting Intern
Processed journal entries weekly. Participated in month and year-end closing process. Prepared monthly account
reconciliations for 24 balance sheet accounts. Investigated actual to planned budget variances. Maintained our
Slotting Income Database for four distribution centers. Generated and distributed weekly Slotting and Missed
Promotions reports. Executed other accounting ad-hoc projects assigned by management.
Key Results:
• Conducted account analysis on five Magazine Rebate Holding accounts which revealed over $150,000 in
unclaimed revenue dating back to 2008.
• Audited monthly tax payments made to eight states and discovered more than $25,000 in overpaid tobacco
taxes ranging from June 2008 to May 2009.
• Suggested and implemented a weekly process change for our divisional Missed Promotions accounts that
significantly cut down vendor billing variations and monthly reconciling items related to such accounts.
The Richmond SPCA
A Non-Profit Animal Rescue Facility
October 2007 – January 2009
Richmond, VA
Part-Time Bookkeeper
Reconciled vendor accounts as well as SPCA bank account. Assisted CFO is conducting and maintaining internal
control assessments. Coded and processed accounts payable invoices to proper expense accounts. Processed weekly
journal entries.
Key Results:
• Gained exposure to common accounting practices and procedures.
• Provided Budget Variance Analysis on a monthly basis to CFO for presentation to Departmental Heads.
• Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of accounts payable invoices.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – May 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science, Accounting – May 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
Primavera • Microsoft Project • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook) • Oracle
• CYMA • Lotus Notes • JDEdwards • SIEBEL • SAP • Windows OS • Linux OS
COURSES TAKEN AND CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Fundamentals
Planning at the Heart of the Project
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Primavera P6 Fundamentals
Leadership and Negotiation
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMI