Hi, I’m
John Hoell
Madison,AL
Summary
Talented Scheduler with almost 30 years of experience with a hardworking mentality and an organized approach. Familiar with compliance and documentation requirements. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LeidosHuntsville, AL
Senior Program Scheduler
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and Analyzed the Integrated Master Schedule for a full earned value measurement SLS contract for NASA with weekly reporting to management and the control account managers to provide informative insights into program performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts by diligently monitoring project timelines and identifying potential issues in advance.
- Played a crucial role in change management processes by analyzing proposed changes'' effects on schedules before implementation decisions were made.
- Increased cross-functional collaboration by facilitating regular meetings among different teams working on the program.
- Prepare a monthly schedule narrative for the IPMR Format 5 and monthly schedule risk analysis.
- Provide Critical and Driving Paths to the program weekly.
- Analyze the schedule with 14 point schedule health assessment and DECM audit assessments.
- Assisted in risk mitigation efforts by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks or delays within the project schedule.
Northrop GrummanHuntsville, AL
Lead Scheduler
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Mentored junior schedulers (who performed the day to day status of the schedule) and reviewed the schedule to ensure compliance with DCMA DECM Metrics and earned value standards.
- Elevated staff morale through consistent recognition of individual contributions to project success, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Managed change requests effectively, minimizing impacts on established schedules while accommodating evolving client needs.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts diplomatically, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on overall project objectives.
- Optimized critical path management, allowing for faster decision-making when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in scope.
- Streamlined communication between teams for better project coordination, resulting in timely completion of projects.
- Aligned production schedules with Integrated Master Schedule factoring in changing conditions such as material shortages and evolving designs.
- Developed Proposal Schedules and participated in Non-Advocate Internal Reviews of other programs' schedules.
- Developed Tier 1 Program Summary schedules in Milestones Professional and Microsoft Visio.
Science and Engineering Services, LLCHuntsville, AL
Integrated Master Scheduler IV
12.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Developed and, at one point, managed five comprehensive resource-loaded integrated master schedule programs in Microsoft Project that accounted for material availability, labor requirements, and equipment constraints.
- Mentored junior schedulers in best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout all stages of the scheduling process.
- Consistently met tight deadlines by closely tracking progress and making timely adjustments as needed.
- Developed a scheduler's checklist on Department of Defense Data Item Description (DID) DI-MGMT-81861 IPMR to provide focus and avoid omissions on IPMR CDRL submissions.
- Studied MIL-STD-881C concerning the proper structure of a Work Breakdown Structure and worked with the Program Manager to develop the WBS, RAM, and IMP.
- Assisted cost analysts in the integration between Microsoft Project and Cobra.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of schedules, resources, and priorities.
- Developed various proposal schedules with Milestones Professional.
- Trouble shot schedules that did not import into the Risk Analysis tool Active Risk Manager (ARM).
The Boeing CompanyHuntsville, AL
Schedule Specialist
11.2008 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Developed, Analyzed, and Managed Team, Proposal, and Master Schedules and Master and Program Plans using Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project, and Milestones Professional.
- Integrated Supplier Schedules into the Master Schedule.
- Presented schedule status, critical and driving path analysis, and variances to program management and the teams.
- Utilized proposal requests for estimate as a resource to develop preliminary schedules.
- Provided daily schedule updates in Microsoft Project schedule on construction site to allow program management and the team insight on progress.
- Program integrator pulling all the Integrated Product Team schedules together for a weekly CDRL requirement and determined the true critical path of the program when the Open Plan Professional tool didn't easily show it.
The Boeing CompanySt Louis, MO
Scheduling Specialist
10.2004 - 10.2008
Job overview
- Developed, Analyzed, and Managed Team Schedules, Master Schedules, and Master Plans in Open Plan Professional.
- Taught Scheduling classes: Introduction to Scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, and others.
- Redesigned the Scheduling web page.
- Presented schedule status, critical path, analysis, and variances to program management and the teams.
- Utilized proposal requests for estimate as a resource to develop preliminary schedules.
The Boeing CompanySt Louis, MO
Scheduling and Cost Analyst
01.1997 - 09.2004
Job overview
- Optimized budget allocation for various departments (up to 200 people) through comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting.
- Reduced overall project costs by conducting thorough cost analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported project managers in monitoring ongoing projects'' budgets, keeping track of costs versus benefits throughout their execution.
- Identified horizontal schedule integration between integrated product teams and their suppliers.
- Utilized weekly earned value measurement and variance analysis.
- Managed Team Schedule that rolled up to a Master Schedule in an early version of Open Plan Professional and Cobra.
The Boeing CompanySt Louis, MO
Master Scheduler
06.1995 - 12.1996
Job overview
- Conducted regular schedule reviews with key stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of schedules, resources, and priorities.
- Coordinated and Developed Integrated Master Plan.
- Developed, analyzed, and managed Master Schedules providing critical path and variance analysis.
- Converted Macintosh schedules to the mainframe scheduling system.
- Utilized proposal requests for estimate as a resource to develop preliminary schedules.
Education
American InterContinental UniversitySchaumburg, IL
MBA from Information Technology Project Management
05.2003
University Overview
- 3.83 GPA
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
Bachelor of Arts from General Business Administration And Management
05.1995
University Overview
- 3.52 GPA
University of Missouri - St LouisSt Louis, MO
No Degree from Business Administration With Communications Minor
University Overview
- Sigma Pi Fraternity Member
- University Singers Member
- Led a student run theater group after funding cuts in the department
- Successfully submitted a proposal to the university to acquire funding to replace the electricity in our fraternity house.
Skills
- Project Scheduling
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Open Plan Professional (about 11 years- last used 2008), Microsoft Project and Milestones Professional (16 years)
- Schedule Critical and Driving Path Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Schedule Coordination
- Production Schedules
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Senior Program Scheduler
Leidos
01.2020 - Current
Lead Scheduler
Northrop Grumman
01.2017 - 01.2020
Integrated Master Scheduler IV
Science and Engineering Services, LLC
12.2014 - 01.2017
Schedule Specialist
The Boeing Company
11.2008 - 12.2014
Scheduling Specialist
The Boeing Company
10.2004 - 10.2008
Scheduling and Cost Analyst
The Boeing Company
01.1997 - 09.2004
Master Scheduler
The Boeing Company
06.1995 - 12.1996
American InterContinental University
MBA from Information Technology Project Management
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts from General Business Administration And Management
University of Missouri - St Louis
No Degree from Business Administration With Communications Minor