Maria Carpenter
Longmont,CO
Summary
Adept at navigating complex project landscapes, I leveraged data analysis and problem-solving skills at Ball Aerospace to drive projects nearing $1B to successful completion. My approach combines meticulous planning with effective teamwork, ensuring projects meet stringent standards and exceed expectations, all while fostering collaboration and enhancing decision-making processes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst III- Project Controls
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
01.2009 - 08.2021
- Supported numerous classified and unclassified projects with increasing financial complexity and scope, with completion values totaling near $1B.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Consistently met deadlines for multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- Provided insightful data analysis for informed decision-making, enabling successful project outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities by quickly troubleshooting issues as they arose, mitigating potential impacts on timelines or budgets.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy through meticulous cost analysis and monitoring.
- Reduced project risks by conducting thorough risk assessments and providing mitigation strategies.
- Utilized advanced software tools to analyze trends, anticipate potential issues, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, government regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations throughout the duration of projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated regular meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts maintaining open communication.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to all stakeholders.
- Implemented best-practice methodologies that improved overall project delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards.
Business Analyst II
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
10.1997 - 12.2009
Business Analyst I
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
08.1993 - 10.1997
Sr Business Specialist
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
12.1991 - 08.1993
Sr Human Resource Specialist
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
12.1989 - 12.1991
Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co, Inc.
06.1981 - 12.1989
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Spanish - Combined Degree
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Project reporting
- Budget control
- Forecasting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivation
- Professionalism
Ball Excellent Performance Award
Recognized multiple times throughout career at Ball Aerospace for work performance beyond work position requirements fostering successful program development and outstanding customer relations.
Languages
Spanish - Limited Working
Timeline
Business Analyst III- Project Controls
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
01.2009 - 08.2021
Business Analyst II
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
10.1997 - 12.2009
Business Analyst I
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
08.1993 - 10.1997
Sr Business Specialist
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
12.1991 - 08.1993
Sr Human Resource Specialist
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
12.1989 - 12.1991
Merchandise Manager
JCPenney Co, Inc.
06.1981 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Spanish - Combined Degree
University of Colorado At Boulder
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