SUMMARY_________________________________________________________________________

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I am a self-motivated leader with a science, technical and managerial background
. The keys to my increasingly progressive responsibilities include my passion,
creativity, accountability, flexibility, business acumen, and strong interperson
al skills.
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________
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Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), February 2009
Master of Business Administration, August 2003
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Bachelor of Science Degree * Engineering and Management, December 1998
Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York
Bachelor of Arts Degree * Mathematics, December 1997
Castleton State College, Castleton, Vermont

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________
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L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Grand Rapids, MI
Project Coordinator, June 2010 - Current
Progressive development of tracking methods and coordination for Research and De
velopment, Sustaining and Contact programs
Key member and leader of Engineering Project Authorization initiative to develop
work instruction for adopted standard policy for planning, initiation phase of
large scale programs
Planned, led and generated follow-up action items for cross-functional developme
nt teams
Coordinate risk mitigation, milestone update, material procurement and cross-fun
ctional communication as a solution provider and for smooth streamlined process
improvements
Program Analyst II, February 2008 - May 2010
* Active member of Project Management Office working on Earned Value Cal
culations of projects over $500K
Develop and maintain Activity Based Management templates in support of pro
grams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, standard lifecycle and common tracking me
thodologies
Meet regularly to work proactively with Cost Account Managers to review and
analyze multiple metrics, including, but not limited to, earned value, de
velopment metrics (requirements, problem reports, test cases, source code files,
hours per SLOC, burn rates, labor charge detail and material and outside servic
e expenditures.
Development of standardized Work Breakdown Structure and maintenance of
charge strings for consistentcy
Provide active assistance with program schedule management including; monit
oring critical path, tracking milestone status, calculating/developing ETC, moni
toring burn rates, as well as initiating, preparing and monitoring change reques
ts, estimates and corrective action plans
Support financial reporting and delivery of data to the executive managem
ent and corporate level

2007 -2008 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and STAFFING ASSI

GNMENTS
Meijer, Grand Rapids, MI
Paralegal, March 2007 - July 2007 Temporary Position
* Provide coverage for maternity leave within the Legal Department supporti
ng the Real Estate Attorneys through maintaining and updating new, past and ongo
ing files; drafting license and lease agreements; facilitating commercial sales
and acquisition closings; as well as reviewing and interpreting title documents
and land title surveys
Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive, Orlando, FL, August 2004-Feb
ruary 2006
Hilton Grand Vacations Club at SeaWorld International Center. Orlando, FL, Janu
ary 2006 -December 2006
Business Manager, July 2005 - September 2006 (Continued as Consultant through De
cember 2006)
Coordinate, analyze and prepare annual and registered budgets
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; prepare
variance analysis, forecast additional expenses and formulate a concise, effecti
ve and appropriate business action plan as to advise department heads as well as
corporate management of financial conditions
Prepare forecasts for Rental, Retail and Recreation with departmental managers a
nd analyze projections versus actual figures for internal and external review
Compile and analyze current and historical data to determine trends and identify
future opportunities as well as to benchmark best business practices
Maintain cash control procedures and ensure monitor all issued banks and cash re
conciliation
Manage and review daily operational reports and operational controls in an effor
t to streamline procedures and document successes opportunities for improvement
Financial Analyst, August 2004 - July 2005
Maintain, update and revitalize spreadsheets for Flash Reports, Adjustments Logs
, Comp Reports, Forecasts, Guest Satisfaction and various other tracking reports
used as cross-departmental communication and overall resort operational review
Designed and executed a training manual for the Night Audit Team as an effort to
standardize procedures in a fun and informative manner
Track and ensure accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and maintain a
30 day net collection status
Pivotal player in reviewing daily operational reports, maintaining documentation
, ensuring accurate and descriptive accounting and succeeding in passing interna
l audit with an exceptional rating

Law Offices of Joseph A. Frein, P.A., Orlando, FL

Computer Consultant & Paralegal, January 2002 - May 2004
Work with attorney in selection, installation, implementation and training of ne
w software systems, as well as designing a smooth integration of new processes a
nd procedures into daily operations
Maintain and update pertinent client information into hard and electronic files
for personal injury, commercial and probate cases
Provide direct client interface for assigned cases and produce presentation mate
rial for meetings and trials
Track accounts receivable and payable; Research legal databases; Coordinate team
meetings; and strive to innovate and streamline the dynamic and fast-paced envi
ronment of a sole practitioner
Applied Industrial Technologies, Traverse City, MI
Service Center Manager, September 2000 - April 2001
Ensured the Service Center personnel and systems operated at peak efficiency
Assisted in hiring and training inside personnel and then coordinate and supervi
se their work
Proposed and initiated programs to increase service centers profitability
Maintained office procedures and documentation for ISO compliance
Account Manager, August 1999 - September 2000
Handled all immediate customer service and product needs
Serviced existing accounts while seeking out prospective accounts
Introduced new products, organized and conducted training sessions and provided
innovative total system solutions to
help customers operate more efficiently and cost-effectively
Provided 24 hour emergency service and availability
Applied Industrial Technologies, Holland, MI
Account Representative, August 1998 - July 1999
Received and processed customer orders, answered price and delivery inquires, an
d checked status of orders
Assisted in contract proposals and presentations as well as participating in dai
ly warehouse functions and office services
Outlined and maintained documents in preparation for ISO certification
SOFTWARE SKILLS_________________________________________________________________
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Experienced, proficient and creative at utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Ac
cess and PowerPoint; Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook and Project in integrative
and effective ways.
Daily functional usage of PeopleSoft and Impresa Accounting Software; Growing kn
owledge and experience with Publisher and SharePoint
Setup, interoffice training, and knowledge of Legal Software including, CaseSoft
and ProLaw
Working knowledge of Property Management Software to tracking guest accounts, co
rporate accounts and front office functions