Shantel Cummings

As a Program Analyst assigned to projects under the supervision of project Superintendent, duties at my full performance level include, but are not limited to the following:

• SME (Subject Matter Expert) for PMC (Performance Measurement and Control) Daily tasks include extracting and analyzing cost performance data for ongoing/completed availabilities using data pulled from PMC and AIM (Advanced Industrial Management). Able to pull data to satisfy requests from project management, and other high-level managers. Develop processes and methods to streamline weekly reports that that display the present and forecast conditions of the projects over all cost health. The reports are used for managerial evaluations and assessments.

• Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to collaboration.

• Monitored program performance against established benchmarks, taking corrective action as needed to realign with desired outcomes.

• Trained team members on new software tools, improving overall productivity and efficiency.

• Developed detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements for successful execution of complex initiatives.

• Conduct weekly cost meetings to discuss cost performance concerning work progress with the project team. Analyze current progress to make forecasts for future performance of the project. Provide a detailed analysis of all findings. Extract and analyze data to compare Core Team and Non- Core team supervisors. Assess the project’s performance by comparing progress earned to cost expenditures. Predict if the project will hit certain Key events/MS. Uses data gathered to analyze and compared to historical data, evaluate current project standing, and CP (Cost Performance).

• Able to make recommendations to fix discrepancies. Able to answer why trends are improving or declining on a week-to-week basis. Plot and create graphs, data tables, pivot tables, and PowerPoint Presentations to show findings.

• Able to make recommendations to fix discrepancies. Able to answer why trends are improving or declining on a week-to-week basis. Plot and create graphs, data tables, pivot tables, and PowerPoint Presentations to show findings.
• Able to identify glitches in computer programs and the data it produces, and information provided from other Codes when they occur. Familiar with who to contact when a discrepancy is found. Ability to communicate what the discrepancy is, and able to explain and say why it is a discrepancy.
• Ability to compare cost performances and evaluate disparities in expended man-days resulting from differences in the amount or type of work performed. Identifying over expenditures interfaces with project management, project supervisors, schedulers, and resource shops. Controlling the assignments of Task Group Instructions (TGI) within Supervisors Desk (SUPDESK) and ensures funding for TGIs are available. Completes initial project setup of Supdesk buckets and download tables, ensuring funds goes to the proper buckets for charging purposes.
• Serves as chief advisor in developing a project overtime budget for the project overtime spanning over 3 fiscal years. Produced overtime phasing plans for project each fiscal year and monitors weekly and bi-weekly expenditures. Monitor material expenditures, overtime charges, and resolving invalid or unallocated charges daily. Compile and evaluate validity of overtime requests for submittal to Code 300 for approvals. Evaluate discrepancies in overtime and compensatory time charges against requested and approved amounts using PROS OT (Projects Resources Operations Support Over Time) and pulling LEX reports from Business Objects. Produce various reports that highlight mischarges for overtime project management. Contact charging supervisors through e-mail or phone calls when a discrepancy is found. Correct mischarges/discrepancies by transferring charges to the correct job orders, after confirming correct information using COST and AIM programs.
• Extract data from various systems like WebAIM, AIM, Supdesk, PMC, Business Objects, LARs and DFs data bases and create reports/ graphs to compare data/ findings. Able to make recommendations based on what is found.
• Package job summaries and perform cost analysis versus historical comparison projects. Track, organize, and assess the status of job summary. Prepare reports of job summary status and prepares rehabilitation plan to get project back on track.
• General understanding of the WARR and its relation to workload and available resources.
• Complete miscellaneous admin tasks as assigned.

• Create Division Dashboards within the Microsoft Power BI application.

Projects:

2018-2019- Cost Advocate on the 777 North Carolina (EDSRA)- PS Henry Matsuoka

2019-2019- Cost Advocate on the 780 Missouri (EDSRA)- PS Chad Nishida

2019-2020- Lead Cost Advocate on F71 Columbia (EOH)- PS Robert Preisser and Devin Paiva

2020-2023- Lead Cost Advocate on the 782 Mississippi (EDSRA)- PS Drew Koahou and Kevin Alford

2023-Present- Lead Cost Advocate on 786 Illinois (EDSRA)- PS Gilbert Gould

As a Supply Technician my duties were as follows:

• Monitored and replenished tools and reagents to enable smoother workflows and eliminate delays.
• Trained junior staff members in proper supply chain practices, enhancing their knowledge base and skill set for greater contributions to the team’s success.
• Coordinated logistics activities for seamless transportation of goods from suppliers to end-users, minimizing delays and disruptions.
• Used identification tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items.
• Ensured appropriate documentation is received with materials such as packing slips, material safety data sheets (MSDS), or certification statements for inspection items.
• Was extremely knowledgeable with the Material Access Technology (MAT) system. Ability to perform key item management tasks such as receipt processing, updating status, issuing material, conducting inquiries, printing bar-coded labels or reviewing on-line reports.
• Functioned as a material expeditor. Expedited material identified as jeopardy to requesting projects/shops.
• Expedited urgently required inspection material for customers by writing up and placing a “red tag” on material.
• Continuously expedited material to support the waterfront and their mission critical objectives.
• Provided support for advanced ordered material. Contact vendors/customers daily to obtain missing documentation or to resolve minor discrepancies.
• Constantly updated Excel Spreadsheets that tracks the vendor, location, project and point of contact for material received and out for delivery.
• In Excel, able to perform the VLOOKUP, auto sum, concatenate cells, filter, sort, add in and take out row and columns.
• Reviewed the data on a weekly basis and make recommendations to management on any outstanding action items that need attention.
• Coordinated emerging and critical material requirements with various personnel around the Shipyard and retail/ wholesale supply system.
• Knowledgeable in coordinating material pick-up and drop off between Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Hickam Air Force Base.
• Identified shelf-life material and ensure proper documentation is attached for issuance of material.
• Created shelf-life labels to affix to material. Involved with the processing of purged excess material from Mission Support Material (MSM) and Return Use Material (FUM).
• Responsible for creating Material Identification Supply Record (MISR) tags for Depot Level Repairable (DLR) material prior to ship availability arriving in the Shipyard. Scan information required to track an item into a palm scanner from bar code labels or by manual entry such as document number, stock number, invoice numbers, and obtain hand-to-hand signature for material.
• Used the tracking status function in MAT to check if materials were received, help locate missing materials and as proof of delivery to various delivery points and customers.
• Prepared and submitted Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) and Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR) using Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) web-based Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP).
• Updated the MAT database with PQDR and SDR numbers and material status.
• Reviewed material and discrepancy information provided by Receiving or Quality Assurance Inspection section and transfer and submit information in a timely manner via PDREP to the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP).
• Acted as directed by dispositions to forward the material as an exhibit for review or prepare paperwork to submit for material credit or disposal.
• Processed turn-in of discrepant material using the Electronic Turn in Document (ETID), computer program.
• Extremely knowledgeable in the Navy Stock System. Use various government websites for research and referencing tools.

As a Transportation Truck Driver my duties were as follows:

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Utilized a pickup truck to receive, handle, transport and deliver various types of classified materials (including Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) to various locations throughout the Shipyard.
• Manually loaded and unloaded material on vehicles ensuring that it is well secured with tie-downs and covers to prevent movement, tipping, or shifting which could result in damage or loss while in transit to the designated delivery point.
• When there is inclement weather that could affect the material, take all necessary measures to ensure that the cargo is well protected for successful delivery to the end user.
• Determined the manner and the sequence of loading the material onto the vehicle to ensure load balance and ample protection for fragile items. When applicable, identify dangerous or protruding materials by marking, flags, placards, or reflection lights.
• Received work orders each day by either written or oral instructions through the Dispatcher, Supervisor, two-way radio, or via trip ticket.
• Orders would identify the type of vehicle that is required to perform the job, the location where the delivery will be made, the purpose and urgency of the delivery, and what type of work that is needed to do to get the job done successfully.
• Checked material loaded or delivered against applicable documents to alleviate errors and to endorse the quantity and physical condition of the material.
• Prioritized work by the urgency of delivery as indicated on the work order, or as communicated through the end user.
• Knowledgeable of federal and local regulations govern the use of motor vehicles.
• Responsible for adhering to regulations to avoid the possibility of injury to the vehicle or others as well as to the materials that are being transported.
• Operated vehicles on government properties, public roads, and state highways while transporting supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to designated work areas as identified via the work schedule or specific trip assignments.
• Followed all Federal, State, and Base requirements when transporting hazardous materials to destination points.
• Trip records were kept via palm pilot which shows the time of departure, the number and sequence of stops, time returned mileage or hour meter readings and other related data as required.
• Obtained signatures by the consignee as required upon delivery of materials.
• Responsible for the immediate reporting of accidents, vehicle or cargo damage, and traffic violations to appropriate personnel when applicable.
• Made sure that all schedules we're maintained.
• I performed light physical effort in reaching, bending, and turning, moving my hands, arms, feet and legs when operating hand or foot controls.
• Used moderate physical effort while handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds and sometimes when handling heavy objects with the assistance of fellow workers or with weight-handling equipment.
• Assigned to work in areas that contain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents such as fumes, dust, noise, heat, radiation, etc.
• Briefed through instruction provided by Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) regarding the personnel protection program consistent with the applicable laws and regulations which guide the employees on safety and health while working under conditions.
• Communicated with a wide range of personnel to ensure the receipts of the correct material are delivered to the correct destination to prevent work stoppages and rework.
• Able to follow directions independently with little or no supervision from supervisor.