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Diana Risley

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Project Controls Specialist with a proven track record at KBR AMERICAS, adept in budget management and change management. Excelled in consolidating project forecasts, enhancing financial reporting accuracy by 30%. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and offering comprehensive training, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Controls Specialist

KBR AMERICAS
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed the resource management system for Americas Projects, coordinating with all projects to consolidate forecasts into an operational analysis system
  • Consolidated and analyzed project cost projections for all Americas projects, evaluated performance and presented findings to management for financial reporting
  • Provided support and training to project teams on staffing plan forecasts, formats, and related processes
  • Collaborated with project managers and finance teams to gather project data for monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports
  • Conducted analysis of project roll-ups for corporate and financial reporting
  • Ensured the accuracy and completeness of financial data, including actual costs incurred, remaining budget, and projected revenues, through collaboration with project teams
  • Participated in the change management committee to ensure project change orders aligned with procedures and properly documented/booked

Sales Administration

KBR AMERICAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Ensured all necessary approvals were obtained for the booking process of new awards and maintained correct documentation
  • Led monthly Booking Committee meetings for Americas Business Development, ensuring alignment among sales, accounting, and legal teams regarding recent awards for business unit results
  • Managed Salesforce as an Administrator: Oversaw user accounts, created reports and dashboards for Business Development meetings, and provided training and support to sales representatives on effective utilization of Salesforce.com
  • Managed SharePoint site for contract files, active proposals, and Sales Administration historical files, including site structure and navigation, document upload, tagging, permissions, and access control
  • Requested and facilitated the project definition (PD) process for recently awarded projects, ensuring close collaboration with the FNA to align deliverables effectively

Executive Assistant

KBR AMERICAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Supported Sr
  • Vice President of Sales -Administrative duties (e.g., scheduling, data and file management, presentation preparation)
  • Processed Expense Reports, Credit Card Reconciliations, SAP time entry, and service entries for payment of vendors
  • Assisted and Coordinated Executive Events, Houston Rodeo, Texans Game, Charitable Contributions for Client Events
  • Made domestic and international travel, prepare itineraries, obtain visas as required and maintain all travel records

Administrative Assistant IV

KBR SALES & MARKETING DEPARTMENT
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Administrative duties (e.g., scheduling, data and file management, presentation preparation)
  • Provided backup support for VP of Sales Administration, Proposals & Marketing
  • Processed Expense Reports, Credit Card Reconciliations, SAP time entry, and service entries for payment of vendors
  • Assisted and Coordinated Executive Board Meeting, Hunts, and Executive Client Holiday dinners
  • Made domestic and international travel, prepare itineraries, obtain visas as required and maintain all travel records

Administrative Assistant II / HR Analyst

REW INVESTMENTS
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Conducted Talent Plus interviews for companies Quality Selection Process
  • Identified candidate’s best talents to maximize their effectiveness within the company
  • Responsible for all travel arrangements domestic and international
  • Responsible for distribution of Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) documents to potential franchises
  • Experienced in writing and delivering presentations for executive meetings

Education

College -

San Jacinto College
San Jacinto

Skills

  • Calendar management
  • Meeting & Event coordination
  • Document controls
  • Budget management
  • Expense tracking
  • Change Management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Forecasting
  • Project Reporting
  • Resource Allocation
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Project Controls Specialist

KBR AMERICAS
01.2023 - Current

Sales Administration

KBR AMERICAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2019 - 01.2023

Executive Assistant

KBR AMERICAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
01.2013 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant IV

KBR SALES & MARKETING DEPARTMENT
01.2007 - 01.2013

Administrative Assistant II / HR Analyst

REW INVESTMENTS
01.1997 - 01.2007

College -

San Jacinto College

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