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As a Project Controls Advisor, I contribute to the final project auditing in alignment with all applicable protocols by presenting closeout information to leadership and the site team. Identify project milestones and communicate with field staff, site team, and management regarding cost and schedule details to attain a collective vision. Ensure adherence to set budget by examining historical data and purchase orders, estimating/releasing vendors' bills, and controlling cost overages. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Received promotion within one year of employment and a World Class Execution award for exceptional performance in 2022.• Utilized analytical skills to efficiently oversee over 12+ projects with an average project amount of $2M and assigned an $8M project by management to maintain financial transparency while allocating resources for the ideal execution of projects.• Headed power plant maintenance projects within General Electric; incorporated project control plans to guarantee compliance of progress activities with the predefined framework, scope schedule, and budget.• Operated Primavera scheduling software to plan, budget load, and incorporate daily updates, including internal and customer-based schedules to streamline workflow.• Reduced operational complexity and cost by up to 10% using PowerMax and SAP Hana to evaluate and compare data and costs from various Tableau ledger reports.• Showcased subject matter expertise while mentoring five new members in the Southeast Region regarding company policies, procedural guidelines, and job requirements to meet short- and long-term objectives.• Forwarded comprehensive reports using Earned Value Management on the actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Estimate to Completion (ETC) to provide bi-weekly Outage Performance Updates (OPUs) to leadership for appropriate decision-making.

I restored coaching methods and developed content for the overall program to continue training per the organization’s mission and the learning needs of individuals. Drafted proposal requests (RFPs) and produced project blueprints of the eLearning program for online course development vendors, selecting suitable vendors via bid proposal analysis. Acted as Secretary for Board's Committee, followed Robert's Rules of Order, and submitted meeting minutes to the executive VP for the journal, which bi-annually discussed organization progress, action plans, and future policies.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Improved training outcomes of 15K coaches by over 90% by setting the gold standard of sports-related coach training on the national level and organizing seminars and clinics along with training.• Demonstrated outstanding project management abilities while operating budget and tracking the progress of all grassroots, national, and international- Olympic-level programs, attaining defined objectives within the specified timeframe.• Proposed a five-year plan, implemented annual updates, maintained the integrity of deployed programs, and performed database analysis to ensure seamless functionality across all operational units.• Conducted training sessions for 135 volunteer and technical staff members to enhance coach performance in a train-the-trainer setting and enable the team to further mentor 15k coaches for continuous learning.• Partnered with the leadership team to determine SOPs and brought cost-effective IT troubleshooting solutions through effective liaison for maximum operational efficiency.• Cultivated and strengthened relationships with National Governing Organizations through excellent interpersonal and communication expertise, regaining and retaining trust for mutual programs and success.

As the Lead Program Specialist, I participated in recruiting, hiring, and training activities to select competent individuals while directing volunteers and personnel at national-level events. Managed database records and integrated modified policies and procedures into training manuals and events strategies to meet local, state, and federal laws. Supported the Executive Vice President and the Board of Directors in future decision-making by forwarding relevant information through quarterly and annual program reports.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Devised new programs to promote awareness through a guidebook and YouTube video.• Connected with many consumers by conducting television interviews regarding trade shows and outdoor events for Sportsman's Channel.• Maintained financial accountability by tracking program finances, drafting and forwarding grant requests, and administering the budget for state-level programs.• Improved customer engagement by heading all endeavors related to developing, analyzing, and coordinating promotional and planning for social media sites, fulfilling the marketing needs of 15K affiliated clubs nationwide.• Ensured operational readiness by upgrading computer systems, overseeing program equipment, managing databases, and updating website content for organizational effectiveness.• Enhanced consumer interest by ideating and executing nationwide programs and fun events at trade shows for youth, adults, and families and co-writing nationally distributed event manuals.

Assist National Youth Shooting Organizations.Prepare, write and edit manuals, articles, and website content.Responsible for the development, implementation, and on-site management of NRA Youth Day at the NRA Annual MeetingsResponsible for updating program equipment, databases, and maintain website content information. Assist with the development and processing of marketing initiatives.Establish and maintain relationships within the shooting industry.

Assist the NRA Certified National Shooting Coach Trainers.Arranged and maintained coach training schools and provide support to host locations.Maintain database-filing system in Microsoft Access.Review and edit training manuals, articles, and website content. Open, read and route incoming mail.Provide customer service to a large volume of incoming callers.Order and ship training material.

Provide administrative support to the Training Department Staff.Maintain electronic and paper files.Open, read and route incoming mail.Provide customer service to large volume of incoming callers.Order supplies and materials needed for daily operations.