DeeDee Skotzko
Bumpass,VA
Summary
Results-driven Project Controller with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes and maintain fiscal accuracy, ensuring alignment between teams and stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controller
SAIC
Reston, VA
09.2018 - Current
- Managed project schedules and timelines for client initiatives to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated budget tracking and financial reporting for ongoing projects, ensuring fiscal accuracy and informed decision-making.
- Analyzed risk factors and developed mitigation strategies to enhance project plans.
- Facilitated communication between project teams and stakeholders, enhancing alignment on objectives and project goals.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to guarantee compliance with company policies.
- Prepared detailed reports on project performance for senior management review, highlighting key metrics.
- Supported implementation of process improvements across workflows to optimize efficiency.
- Tracked variances and implemented corrective actions, maintaining projects within budget constraints and minimizing financial risks.
Procurement and Travel Shared Services Manger
SAIC
Reston, VA
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed cross-functional teams to improve service delivery efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow processes to streamline operations and reduce delays, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to elevate service standards.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure policy compliance.
- Identified and executed process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and service quality.
- Monitored customer service and turnaround time metrics to ensure alignment with service standards and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
- Resolved escalated customer issues promptly, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
- Created and maintained detailed documentation for shared services operations.
Controller
Ospreys Golf Club
Woodbridge, VA
04.2010 - 02.2016
- Established and maintained financial reporting systems, facilitating informed management decisions.
- Executed budgeting and forecasting processes, improving accuracy of financial operations.
- Implemented cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditures and optimizing resource allocation.
- Facilitated audits with external firms to ensure financial integrity.
- Worked with department heads to align budgets with organizational objectives.
- Supervised payroll processing and maintained compliance with labor regulations.
- Conducted training sessions on financial policies for staff compliance and accuracy.
- Evaluated contracts and agreements for favorable terms beneficial to the club.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
Alexandria, VASkills
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Financial planning
- Financial preparation
- Risk assessment
- Contract compliance
- Internal controls
- Quality control measures
- Process optimization
- Crisis management
- Stakeholder relations
- Time management and multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Training development
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and reliability
- Communication skills
Timeline
Project Controller
SAIC
09.2018 - Current
Procurement and Travel Shared Services Manger
SAIC
02.2016 - 09.2018
Controller
Ospreys Golf Club
04.2010 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Strayer University