Kenneth Parks
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Sr. Project Controls Specialist with 7 years of experience in managing substantial budgets and implementing strategic plans to enhance project efficiency. Demonstrates expertise in financial forecasting, process improvement, and employee training, with a proven track record of reducing costs and increasing operational effectiveness. Passionate about leveraging skills in project management to drive innovation and success in high-visibility projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Controls Specialist
Alcami Corporation
Wilmington, North Carolina
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated capital projects across seven sites, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Directed management of a $48M budget tied to critical projects, refining resource allocation, and bolstering decision-making through meticulous cost and progress reports.
- Championed implementation of innovative site security protocols and accuracy forecasting metrics, optimizing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Oversee daily operations, promoting synergy among sites, subcontractors, and internal teams to guarantee project success and adherence to regulations.
- Evaluated corporate ESG metrics to lower overall company carbon emissions.
Production Planner and Scheduler
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Led VWI council to streamline work package development processes, generating measurable savings.
- Trained staff in SAP and Teamcenter, enhancing operational proficiency.
- Instituted cost-reduction tactics with Model Base Manufacturing Council, formulating streamlined work package methodologies recognized across departments.
- Spearheaded development of comprehensive training guides, yielding significant company-wide cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Directed strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing work package development, cultivating an environment of ongoing improvement and financial effectiveness.
Education
Masters of Project Management Certificate - CAPM
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC03.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Budget management
- Report generation
- Project scheduling
- Process improvement
- Financial forecasting
- Security controls
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- People leadership
- Employee training
- Data collection
- Creative problem solving
- Pharmaceutical and manufacturing expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project management
- Microsoft Dynamics AX proficiency
- Collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
- Siemens NX software knowledge
- SAP systems expertise
- Teamcenter application skills
- MasterControl familiarity
- CA4K experience
- OpenEye software proficiency
- Adobe Acrobat Pro skills
- Archimedes knowledge
Activities And Honors
- Dean’s List - 2014, 2015, 2018
- Top 15% of graduation class
- Student Athlete (Baseball) 2014 - 2018
- Exceeds Expectations Performance Evaluation 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
Timeline
Sr. Project Controls Specialist
Alcami Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Production Planner and Scheduler
Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2018 - 06.2022
Masters of Project Management Certificate - CAPM
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Lynchburg