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Clifton, Nj, Us

Clifton, New Jersey, United States

I am a Master Scheduler with over 10 years of experience within the Program Management Office (PMO) of several reputable companies, including Aerospace, Department of Defense, and Healthcare on multiple projects from inception to completion ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars.I have expert knowledge of Earned Value Management, contract types, schedule development and analysis and responsible for maximizing profitability. In this role, I have led… Show more I am a Master Scheduler with over 10 years of experience within the Program Management Office (PMO) of several reputable companies, including Aerospace, Department of Defense, and Healthcare on multiple projects from inception to completion ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars.I have expert knowledge of Earned Value Management, contract types, schedule development and analysis and responsible for maximizing profitability. In this role, I have led project teams to timely project/program completion by applying project management methodologies for planning, performance tracking, change control, critical path and network conflicts, risk management, and managing all project resources by managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables.In addition to my role in project support, I have also implemented processes to establish effective communication reporting. KNOWLEDGE• Analysis of monthly financials, Statement of Work (SOW), sales and profit, Budget, Contract Schedules, and Variance. • Communicate both orally and in writing with leadership and within a team environment.• Review and analyze effective techniques to maximize profitability and efficiency.• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects/project managers to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.• Review project proposals and plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.• Gathering customer requirements for project kick-off. • Familiar with Data Item Description (81861C), 881E, NDIA 32 Guidelines• Ability to manage Agile, Waterfall and Iterative work environments.• Able to perform Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA) to be utilized to negotiate a realistic product delivery timeframe. Show less

Newark, Nj

Responsible for ensuring compliance with accrediting, state and federal guidelines as well as divisional compliance. Yearly re-evaluation of networks including communications on impact to providers and members.

Newark, Nj

Responsible for implementing various initiatives across department lines in support of HCM's strategic goals and interfacing with all levels of management to ensure that all objectives are met and initiatives are implemented.

Preparing and keeping current master project plans and sub-project plans for monitoring and tracking requirements, and staying abreast of changes to the requirements.communicating schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints to the project team.working with staff from throughout the company as well as with Project Managers to develop detailed project plans (with all tasks, durations, resources, etc.) from concept through completion for approved… Show more Preparing and keeping current master project plans and sub-project plans for monitoring and tracking requirements, and staying abreast of changes to the requirements.communicating schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints to the project team.working with staff from throughout the company as well as with Project Managers to develop detailed project plans (with all tasks, durations, resources, etc.) from concept through completion for approved projects.communicating and publishing plans to appropriate involved individuals to ensure each person understands the overall scope of the project and when tasks are required to be begun and completed.preparing an executive summary of exceptions on projects, inclusive of tasks that are behind schedule, tasks that are competing for the same resource, conflicting priorities and exemplary performance etc. for executive review.training new Project Administrators and Project Managers on Planview.troubleshooting technical and scheduling issues in Planview. Show less

Provided research on industry standards and technical support to the Vice President of the division on a variety of issues pertaining to employee retention and recognition, including: planning, coordinating and implementing divisional service quality projects and leading a 14-member committee. Required maintaining and developing a professional relationship with senior management, community organizations and outside vendors. Compiling data and preparation of the Horizon Healthcare Plan… Show more Provided research on industry standards and technical support to the Vice President of the division on a variety of issues pertaining to employee retention and recognition, including: planning, coordinating and implementing divisional service quality projects and leading a 14-member committee. Required maintaining and developing a professional relationship with senior management, community organizations and outside vendors. Compiling data and preparation of the Horizon Healthcare Plan Holding Co., Inc. (HMO) presentation and report for the Executive Vice President of Healthcare Management and Board of Directors. Coordination of special events and projects as a member of the Horizon Diversity Council. Show less

Newark, New Jersey

Provided administrative support to senior management

Ba, English

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