Program Manager, Program Analyst, Business Manager, Financial Manager with 4 years experience looking for a Middle Management position.
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SUMMARY_________________________________________________________________________ ______ I am a self-motivated leader with a science, technical and managerial background . The keys to my increasingly progressive responsibilities include my passion, creativity, accountability, flexibility, business acumen, and strong interperson al skills. EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________ ______ Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), February 2009 Master of Business Administration, August 2003 University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida Bachelor of Science Degree * Engineering and Management, December 1998 Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York Bachelor of Arts Degree * Mathematics, December 1997 Castleton State College, Castleton, Vermont PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________ ___ L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Grand Rapids, MI Project Coordinator, June 2010 - Current Progressive development of tracking methods and coordination for Research and De velopment, Sustaining and Contact programs Key member and leader of Engineering Project Authorization initiative to develop work instruction for adopted standard policy for planning, initiation phase of large scale programs Planned, led and generated follow-up action items for cross-functional developme nt teams Coordinate risk mitigation, milestone update, material procurement and cross-fun ctional communication as a solution provider and for smooth streamlined process improvements Program Analyst II, February 2008 - May 2010 * Active member of Project Management Office working on Earned Value Cal culations of projects over $500K Develop and maintain Activity Based Management templates in support of pro grams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, standard lifecycle and common tracking me thodologies Meet regularly to work proactively with Cost Account Managers to review and analyze multiple metrics, including, but not limited to, earned value, de velopment metrics (requirements, problem reports, test cases, source code files, hours per SLOC, burn rates, labor charge detail and material and outside servic e expenditures. Development of standardized Work Breakdown Structure and maintenance of charge strings for consistentcy Provide active assistance with program schedule management including; monit oring critical path, tracking milestone status, calculating/developing ETC, moni toring burn rates, as well as initiating, preparing and monitoring change reques ts, estimates and corrective action plans Support financial reporting and delivery of data to the executive managem ent and corporate level 2007 -2008 GNMENTS Meijer, Grand Rapids, MI INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and STAFFING ASSI
Paralegal, March 2007 - July 2007 Temporary Position * Provide coverage for maternity leave within the Legal Department supporti ng the Real Estate Attorneys through maintaining and updating new, past and ongo ing files; drafting license and lease agreements; facilitating commercial sales and acquisition closings; as well as reviewing and interpreting title documents and land title surveys Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive, Orlando, FL, August 2004-Feb ruary 2006 Hilton Grand Vacations Club at SeaWorld International Center. Orlando, FL, Janu ary 2006 -December 2006 Business Manager, July 2005 - September 2006 (Continued as Consultant through De cember 2006) Coordinate, analyze and prepare annual and registered budgets Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; prepare variance analysis, forecast additional expenses and formulate a concise, effecti ve and appropriate business action plan as to advise department heads as well as corporate management of financial conditions Prepare forecasts for Rental, Retail and Recreation with departmental managers a nd analyze projections versus actual figures for internal and external review Compile and analyze current and historical data to determine trends and identify future opportunities as well as to benchmark best business practices Maintain cash control procedures and ensure monitor all issued banks and cash re conciliation Manage and review daily operational reports and operational controls in an effor t to streamline procedures and document successes opportunities for improvement Financial Analyst, August 2004 - July 2005 Maintain, update and revitalize spreadsheets for Flash Reports, Adjustments Logs , Comp Reports, Forecasts, Guest Satisfaction and various other tracking reports used as cross-departmental communication and overall resort operational review Designed and executed a training manual for the Night Audit Team as an effort to standardize procedures in a fun and informative manner Track and ensure accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and maintain a 30 day net collection status Pivotal player in reviewing daily operational reports, maintaining documentation , ensuring accurate and descriptive accounting and succeeding in passing interna l audit with an exceptional rating Law Offices of Joseph A. Frein, P.A., Orlando, FL Computer Consultant & Paralegal, January 2002 - May 2004 Work with attorney in selection, installation, implementation and training of ne w software systems, as well as designing a smooth integration of new processes a nd procedures into daily operations Maintain and update pertinent client information into hard and electronic files for personal injury, commercial and probate cases Provide direct client interface for assigned cases and produce presentation mate rial for meetings and trials Track accounts receivable and payable; Research legal databases; Coordinate team meetings; and strive to innovate and streamline the dynamic and fast-paced envi ronment of a sole practitioner Applied Industrial Technologies, Traverse City, MI Service Center Manager, September 2000 - April 2001 Ensured the Service Center personnel and systems operated at peak efficiency Assisted in hiring and training inside personnel and then coordinate and supervi se their work Proposed and initiated programs to increase service centers profitability Maintained office procedures and documentation for ISO compliance
Account Manager, August 1999 - September 2000 Handled all immediate customer service and product needs Serviced existing accounts while seeking out prospective accounts Introduced new products, organized and conducted training sessions and provided innovative total system solutions to help customers operate more efficiently and cost-effectively Provided 24 hour emergency service and availability Applied Industrial Technologies, Holland, MI Account Representative, August 1998 - July 1999 Received and processed customer orders, answered price and delivery inquires, an d checked status of orders Assisted in contract proposals and presentations as well as participating in dai ly warehouse functions and office services Outlined and maintained documents in preparation for ISO certification SOFTWARE SKILLS_________________________________________________________________ ____ Experienced, proficient and creative at utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Ac cess and PowerPoint; Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook and Project in integrative and effective ways. Daily functional usage of PeopleSoft and Impresa Accounting Software; Growing kn owledge and experience with Publisher and SharePoint Setup, interoffice training, and knowledge of Legal Software including, CaseSoft and ProLaw Working knowledge of Property Management Software to tracking guest accounts, co rporate accounts and front office functions