Olowan L. Terry

/ 12753 Pine Valley Circle § Peyton, Colorado 80831

È 719.201.5616 7 bjsmog@gmail.com

Focus of Interest: Budget Cost Analysis

 

Qualifications Profile

 

Highly analytical, diligent, and accomplished professional, with extensive experience and visible accomplishments in overall facets of budget control management. Armed with proven adeptness and expertise in fuel management, operations management, and inventory control as well as stores administration.  Possess advanced knowledge in analyzing past budget, preparing and justifying budget request, and allocating funds in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Capable of maximizing performance of fiscal operations and optimizing profitability through strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, and financial control. Well-versed in planning strategies and implementing cost control actions, combined with innate ability in driving consistent attainment of corporate goals and objectives. Powered with verifiable success in identifying and implementing process to ensure efficiency and productivity of overall company operations.

 

Areas of Expertise

 

Scheduling/Cost Control and Budgeting Regulatory Compliance and Standards Logistic and Fuel Management Program Development and Implementation Process and Productivity Improvement

Strategic Business Development Report Preparation and Completion Leadership, Supervision, and Training Customer Service and Relations Problem Solving and Decision Making

 

Work Chronology

 

DynCorp International | Afghanistan

Project Controls Scheduler, Manager, Sep 2011–Present

v       Supervise and trained 13 employees on Primavera P6 version 8.1 web base application on scheduling procedures and techniques.

v       Spearhead the execution and creation of complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for Engineering and Construction Department.

v       Handle the development and maintenance of a Master Schedule in Microsoft Project 2007 and Primavera P6 by processing a deliverable WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).

v       Identify and analyze past, current, and future projection through establishment of Project Curves for Management.

v       Deal with the development of Work Breakdown Structure and budget data which included resource loading for WBS elements.

v       Render unparalleled service to scheduling and planning team in creating, maintaining, and analyzing critical path plans, resources and related schedule activities on projects of moderate size and complexity.

v       Contribute in the execution of the planning and scheduling component of project control process and system on EPC at risks projects.

 

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) | Baghdad, Iraq | 2003–2011

Scheduler/Cost Specialist Budget Analysis

v       Closely supervise and monitor job progress through cost/price analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, ensuring compliance with complex Integrated Master Schedules; partake in expenditure forecasts, budget execution, and schedule analysis.

v       Ensure proper allocation and timely submission of obligation of funds by overseeing the forecasted budget.

v       Exemplify versatility and multitasking skills by performing business functions, including training all associate/cost specialist, reporting, analysis, budget cost control, and deviation management.

v       Handle the preparation and completion of bi-weekly cost reports and monthly cost reports for military detailing cost variances and expenditure trending evaluation and analysis in compliance with budgetary regulations.

v       Assume full accountability in administering the budgetary data into a variety of forms, schedules, reports, and electronic systems, ensuring accurate data report.

v       Sustain constant communication with various professionals through budget consultation with control account managers (CAM) and site managers on cost related matters; recommended effective management of operational costs.

v       Orchestrate and validate estimate through detailed analysis on historical financial operating data and trends.

v       Assess and implement changes on the (SAP) payment document from Houston Support Offices for uploading into the SAP ledger; manage the payment application to subcontractors while maintaining cost control techniques and accurate data within Access and Excel databases.

v       Arrange, create, and implement stock coding standards for requisitions along with verification and coding of invoice transmittal forms, additional funds request, purchase orders, employee transfer forms, and expense reports.

v       Coordinate the maintenance of accurate, updated, and confidential reports; design and develop comprehensive presentations on budget cost control measures.

v       Guarantee adherence of all submittals to task order requirements through evaluation of Proposal Basis of Estimate documentation; meticulously perform detailed checking on material requisitions and purchase/change orders to secure accurate control coding and work breakdown structure. 

v       Expertly administer the maintenance of time-phased budgets developed with the CAMs; record the reasons and maintain logs of the variances and corrective actions; format and distribute all time-phased budgets, forecasts, and adjustments for loading into COBRA.

 

Highlights:

v       Drove the attainment of overall objectives through fostering a collaborative team environment and facilitating timesheet training to new hires, promoting individual development through effective coaching and mentoring.

v       Played a pivotal role in the significant productivity and efficiency of company performance utilizing broad-based knowledge in all areas of cost control and expenditure management.

v       Demonstrated expertise in conducting variance analysis on a $1.2M task order/site through plans, budgets, and scope alteration, resulting in accurate identification of cost spent versus obligations and expenditures.

 

 

Earlier Experience

 

United States Postal Service | Cheyenne, WY

Postal Supervisor, 1997–2003

 

Advanta National Bank | Colorado Springs, CO

Special Projects Financial Administrator, 1996–1997

 

Education

 

Law Enforcement (40 Credits Completed)

Pikes Peak Community College | Colorado Springs, CO

 

Professional Training

 

Secret Clearance

Secret since October 2012

DynCorp Int’l§ Afghanistan

Primavera P6-102 & Primavera Contract Management

 

KBR Kellogg Brown & Root § Baghdad, Iraq

Front Line Supervisor, NSC Defensive Driving II, Project Controls-Cost Advanced, Logistics Training Course

Material Requisition Course, Code of Business Conduct, and Level 1 Awareness Training

 

U.S. Postal Service § Cheyenne, WY

Conflict Management Skills for Women, RIP – II on Site Supervisor Training, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection, Emergency Evacuation Team and Safety, Performance Management

Conflict Resolution, OSHA Safety/Supervisor Course, Labor Issues, and Assertive Management

 

Technical Skills

 

Windows XP/98/2000-2010, SAP (System Application and Product/Process), Cobra, and Documentum

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Projects

Primavera Project Planner (P-6 / 8.1) and Microsoft Project, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)