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Kelsey Johnikin is a seasoned operations management professional with expertise in accounting, project controls, and customer service. She has worked at BDO and URS Corporation, providing program and project controls, cost analysis, and operations management support. Kelsey holds a Master's degree in International Development and an MBA from Troy University and Jacksonville State University.

Experience

    • Senior Manager, Program and Project Controls
      • Sep 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Controls Analyst
      • Apr 2013 - Sep 2019

      Exposure to Work Breakdown Structure concepts, principles and introduced to financial terminology, measures, concepts, and principles for analysis of financial data. Knowledge of earned value concepts, principles and methodology. Collects data and produces an initial analysis on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations. Researches and evaluates data for subsequent use in analyzing cost and schedule analysis. Input changes to the established baseline with change in scope using baseline change authorization. Prepares variance analysis reports (VARs) to explain causes of variance between the baseline and actual costs, and performance to schedule. Prepares and presents VARs data to the Project Manager and others when requested. Reviews project scope of work and make appropriate changes to estimates and baseline. Maintains and analyzes monthly spend plan for subcontractor. Assists cost account managers in preparing cost analysis. Provides support for tracking purchase orders, subcontract commitments and expenditures. Prepares basis of estimate for proposed work. Expose to basic scheduling, cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles. Possess skills in self-expression, orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; integrity; initiative; tact; and good judgment.

    • Project Control Cost Specialist
      • Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

      Exposure to Work Breakdown Structure concepts, principles and introduced to financial terminology, measures, concepts, and principles for analysis of financial data. Knowledge of earned value concepts, principles and methodology. Collects data and produces an initial analysis on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations. Researches and evaluates data for subsequent use in analyzing cost and schedule analysis. Input changes to the established baseline with change in scope using baseline change authorization. Prepares variance analysis reports (VARs) to explain causes of variance between the baseline and actual costs, and performance to schedule. Prepares and presents VARs data to the Project Manager and others when requested. Reviews project scope of work and make appropriate changes to estimates and baseline. Maintains and analyzes monthly spend plan for subcontractor. Assists cost account managers in preparing cost analysis. Provides support for tracking purchase orders, subcontract commitments and expenditures. Prepares basis of estimate for proposed work. Expose to basic scheduling, cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles. Possess skills in self-expression, orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; integrity; initiative; tact; and good judgment.

    • PMB Attendant
      • Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

      Issue and maintain a daily check on all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to support the shift, and place orders to the warehouse when PPE needs to be restocked. Issue Toxicological Agent Protection (TAP) equipment; to support shift personnel in entry operations, and reorder these items from the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) to keep stocked to support shift operations. Track inventory in accordance with Army regulations. Issue new employee lockers; mask, personal, and TAP; maintain this data on the locker database using Microsoft Access. Track and maintain all drummed TAP gear that has been processed in the building and coordinate our files with the ANAD using computerized tracking system. Track and process 4x tap gear that has been brought back from the Toxic Maintenance Area with an automatic continuous air monitoring system (ACAMS) reading and return to the depot for cleaning. Put cotton goods laundry into and out of boot room 906, to get an ACAMS reading each shift before delivery to the ANAD. Sort and restock cotton goods returned from ANAD to maintain adequate clothing for shift. Maintain files and run daily and monthly reports on 4x tap gear sent to depot, tap gear checked in and out, and turned in late by each employee. Issue return notifications on all TAP gear and M-40 mask to personnel in sufficient to allow for returns. Track and maintain cold weather gear files issued to employees. Performed other duties as necessary.

    • Office Administrator
      • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

      Assisted with the day to day operations of a printing service company. Performed tasked such as designing business cards, identification badges and flyers to fulfill the customer’s needs. Performed tasks using Microsoft Office Suites. Received print requests, prepared invoices, handled money, and delivered finished goods. Used standard office equipment i.e. fax machine, binding equipment and copiers. Performed other tasks as required

Education

  • 2016 - 2020
    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
    Master's degree, International Development
  • 2010 - 2013
    Troy University
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2006 - 2010
    Jacksonville State University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

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