Project Planning Consultant

• Nov 2020 - Present

Scheduling Lead

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

Senior Planning & Scheduling Analyst

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2019

•Develop program level schedules with total program values of approximately $200M for both recurring and non-recurring aspects of new business acquisitions, proposals and ongoing production activities complying with DCMA 14-Point standards•Created and maintained the first resource loaded schedules in my business unit to integrate into the Cobra cost engine to calculate Earned Value; this was then used as a company standard for compliance•Perform schedule related health analysis using the DCMA 14-point analysis program and identified/mitigated Critical Path conflicts•Worked with corporate level workgroup to identify and document scheduling processes and procedures to create a standard approach across all business sectors•Initiated and hosted training classes for Earned Value fundamentals for program managers and schedulers across two business sectors; also started the process to get official Control Account Manager training for the program management office

Integrated Scheduling Specialist III

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

• Develop program level schedules for both recurring and non-recurring aspects of new business acquisitions, proposals and ongoing production and/or change driven activities• Integrates program plans and schedules, horizontally and vertically, across company functional and product groups, suppliers and partners• Performs schedule-related risk and opportunity analyses• Identifies and resolves critical path conflicts• Identifies and reports schedule performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas• Performs scheduling impact analyses related to a change request and incorporates approved changes to the schedule• Ensures configuration control of integrated program plans and schedules• Active in IPT meetings to gain an in-depth approach to making informed decisions that impact the schedule• Train incoming personnel to becomes familiar with the company culture and methods

Integrated Scheduling Specialist II

• May 2014 - Nov 2014

• Develop program level schedules for both recurring and non-recurring aspects of new business acquisitions, proposals and ongoing production and/or change driven activities• Integrates program plans and schedules, horizontally and vertically, across company functional and product groups, suppliers and partners• Performs schedule-related risk and opportunity analyses• Identifies and resolves critical path conflicts• Identifies and reports schedule performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas• Performs scheduling impact analyses related to a change request and incorporates approved changes to the schedule• Ensures configuration control of integrated program plans and schedules• Active in IPT meetings to gain an in-depth approach to making informed decisions that impact the schedule• Actively track 40+ programs with 11 different program managers • Created a continuity book for the ISS position after only 2 months to train incoming ISS personnel and gain familiarization with our processes

Visual Merchandiser

• Oct 2007 - May 2012

• Tracked and maintained monthly corporate purchasing expenditure reports exceeding $500K annually • Responsible for sourcing, procuring and receiving all materials for merchandise and food locations and major themed events• Trained employees to standardize methods property-wide to maintain a cohesive image throughout theme parks, City Walk and off-site properties• Assisted in coordination of design, sourcing and creation of merchandise display windows and themed windows for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while also keeping our team on track and within budget using MS Project• Annually attended Visual Merchandising trade shows staying abreast of the current market trends within the industry• Managed a budget of $85,000 to update, replace and design new Christmas trim for Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk and all offsite properties as well as put together a plan for a crew of 10-15 to ensure a fast, efficient installation• Maintained the graphics and equipment of a program used in Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and City Walk used to increase beverage sales with a budget of $12,500 annually per park• Responsible to book, coordinate and reconcile all travel for the Director of Visual Merchandising• Part of Universal Orlando’s “Club 52” volunteer based group that exceed 52 hours a year of volunteer work o Additionally played an active role with Universal Orlando’s Diversity Team from conception

Aviation Resource Manager - Journeyman

• Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

• Responsible for aircraft scheduling, tracking of approximately 120 aircrew ground training, assigning aircraft to aircrew members and training incoming personnel• Designed and produced continuity documents to improve/establish performance guidelines including: daily operations, emergency checklists, deployments and status of resources and training reports• Competitively selected to create an Excel-based program to more efficiently track 200+ personnel and equipment throughout all career/specialty fields within my assigned unit to determine war readiness status and report directly to unit commander• Received MVP award for outstanding performance in recognition of running an operation in two different locations while supporting the missions with enthusiasm and attention to detail o Successfully managed a flawless transfer of operations and control from our squadron to our sister squadron in my first deployed location; proceeding to my next location to start up a new base of operations • Held both Secret, then Top Secret security clearances