Vanessa Nkenyi
Plano,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking Project Scheduler with hands-on experience at PrimeBuild Construction Group, leveraging Primavera P6 and MS Project to turn complex project data into clear, actionable schedules. Known for mastering critical paths, optimizing resources, and proactively eliminating delays before they become roadblocks. A detail-driven communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently elevates project performance from planning through delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Scheduler
Turner Construction South Florida
Miramar, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Provides scheduling/planning support on both existing projects and project proposals.
- Develops, Creates, and updates project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Participates in developing Integrated Critical Path Methodology (CPM) schedule, which shows the sequence of events compatible with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Due diligence to the project reporting by proving Earned Value Analysis and curves to justify the work done.
- Performs weekly updates to analyze budgeted and actuals in the areas of costs, hours and duration.
- Monitored progress and examined risks of various projects, including setting forth contingency plans.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Developed and followed baseline project plan and milestones for task completion.
- (AVASA Software Solutions) (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
- Developed and maintained project schedules using advanced scheduling software.
Project Planner/Scheduler
Engility Corporation
Oakland, CA
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Makes appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organization needs.
- Performed schedule risk, critical path analysis and provided routine status and reporting to project Manager on a weekly basis.
- Created and maintained Master Schedule with established sequence and lead time of each project to meet completion deadline.
- Developed weekly schedule performance on active projects.
- Tracked and monitored schedule deliverables and reported any variance.
- Assisted project managers in the development and maintenance of project schedules.
- Analyzed project performance through Earned Value Management.
- Assisted in the management of project activities.
- Provided support to Project Managers in developing consistent and detailed resource schedules.
- (AVASA Software Solutions) (Oakland, CA)
Election Day Support Specialist
Harford County Board of Election
Northrop, Minnesota
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Repair and maintenance of Election Pollbooks including motherboards.
- Install software on a personal computer, connect peripherals to election CPU.
- Troubleshoot pollbooks, printers, scanner issues.
- Maintain detailed logs recording observations and issues.
- Provided assistance to Election Judges and staff on voting system equipment.
- Delivery and setting up voting system equipment.
- Assist Election staff with Election preparation including routine administrative assistance, packing equipment and forms.
- Prepare voting system equipment for the election process.
- Traveling between multiple polling locations on Election Day to provide assistance to Election Judges and Election Office staff.
- (Harford, MD)
- Provided technical support to election staff during voting processes.
- Assisted in training new employees on election procedures and systems.
- Coordinated equipment setup and troubleshooting for polling places.
- Managed inquiries from voters regarding registration and polling locations.
- Documented issues and resolutions in the election support database.
- Facilitated communication between staff and local election officials.
- Monitored compliance with election laws and regulations during operations.
- Developed user guides for common support requests from voters and staff.
- Documented customer interactions and contact information into company database.
- Consulted via telephone to understand user problems, run through testing scripts and ask probing questions to locate root causes.
Project Planner
Technip Energies
Houston, Texas
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and balances.
- Reconciling payroll, purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintained payment records.
- Kept track of all payments and expenditures.
- Reconciled vendors account payments.
- Scheduling pays checks and executed vendors payment.
- Attended to all payment enquiries.
- Prepared analyses of accounts.
- Produced monthly payment reports.
- Ensured all payment processes and policy are maintained at all times.
- (Silver Spring, MD)
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and communication.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules using advanced planning tools.
- Coordinated resources and timelines across multiple project teams.
- Analyzed project risks and identified mitigation strategies proactively.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives and progress.
- Produced detailed reports on project status for senior management review.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate design specifications into plans.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Cyprus International University
06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Buea
07-2016
Skills
- Primavera P6
- MS-Project
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Good oral and written communication
- Excellent attention to details
- Dependable
- Ability to adapt and learn new techniques
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team attitude
- Project scheduling
- Critical path method
- Resource allocation
Certification
• MS 365: Advanced Microsoft Excel
Training
Computer System & Networking
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
Community Outreach Volunteer
2023- Present
2023- Present
Accomplishments
PMO Recognition for Schedule Accuracy & Reporting
Honored by the Project Management Office for consistently delivering clear, accurate schedule updates and supporting critical decision-making.
Nonprofit Leadership Recognition
Event Volunteer Appreciation Award
Honored by the Project Management Office for consistently delivering clear, accurate schedule updates and supporting critical decision-making.
Nonprofit Leadership Recognition
Event Volunteer Appreciation Award
Timeline
Project Scheduler
Turner Construction South Florida
08.2022 - Current
Project Planner/Scheduler
Engility Corporation
06.2019 - 09.2022
Election Day Support Specialist
Harford County Board of Election
06.2019 - 08.2022
Project Planner
Technip Energies
10.2017 - 09.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Cyprus International University
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
University of Buea