Melissa Powell
Huntsvile,AL
Summary
Proactive Project Control Specialist with extensive experience in developing comprehensive project control plans and mentoring teams on cost management best practices. Skilled in implementing quality control processes and enhancing team collaboration through Agile solutions. Expertise in budget analysis, financial efficiency, and maintaining project timelines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Control
BMA
03.2023 - Current
- Boosted overall team productivity by providing targeted training and support for project control tools and processes.
- Developed comprehensive project control plans, ensuring clear communication of goals and expectations among team members.
- Created project control documentation to support needs of important projects.
- Mentored junior quantity surveyors on best practices in cost management and project control techniques, contributing to overall team development and performance improvement.
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
- Increased team collaboration by implementing SharePoint-based solutions for document management, version control, and project tracking.
- Implemented quality control processes to minimize defects in final products while maintaining project timelines.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
Project Manager
BMA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned, designed, and scheduled courses for four different government sites.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Budget Analyst
BMA
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed government required monthly CDRLs for material and travel requirements.
- Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Collaborated with management teams to establish realistic budgets that support organizational growth objectives.
- Recommended financial solutions to corporate management based on detailed financial analysis.
- Led team in quarterly budget review process, identifying areas for financial improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in OCONUS and CONUS locations.
- Submitted recommendations to budgets and forecasts for approval or disapproval.
Business Operations
FMS Aerospace
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Reviewed incoming correspondence to prioritize tasks effectively based on urgency or impact on business operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and impact on business operations.
- Streamlined business operations by implementing efficient processes and cutting costs.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Consolidated business operations, achieving increased efficiency and profitability.
- Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to new platforms without disrupting business operations to gain AS 9100 and ISO 9000 certifications for the company.
Business Assistant/Dental Hygienist
Limestone Smiles of Athens
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Provided exceptional support during periods of high work volume or staffing shortages to maintain a seamless flow of operations.
- Facilitated strong working relationships among staff members by fostering open lines of communication across departments.
- Developed knowledge of company products and services to make suggestions according to customer needs.
Instructor
North Alabama Dental Assisting Program
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Education
Masters of Education - Organizational Leadership
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2016
Skills
PMP Certification expires Oct 2027
Active Secrete Security Clearance
Unanet
Sharepoint
Microsoft Office
Project Life Cycle
Timeline
Project Manager
BMA
04.2023 - 04.2024
Project Control
BMA
03.2023 - Current
Budget Analyst
BMA
04.2021 - 03.2023
Business Operations
FMS Aerospace
09.2018 - 04.2021
Business Assistant/Dental Hygienist
Limestone Smiles of Athens
10.2015 - 08.2018
Instructor
North Alabama Dental Assisting Program
04.2013 - 01.2017
Masters of Education - Organizational Leadership
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
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