SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS: University of Houston MBA (Strategic Management) Candidate Expected 12/2015 U.S. Marine Veteran 10 plus Years of Experience (Operations/Cost/Buying/Pruchase Analysis) Software Experience: SAP/xCost/Maximo/Saavion/Oracle Business Object Reporting Advance in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, Macros, Reporting) Oil & Gas, Energy PMP (Project Management Professional) Readiness- Currently Pursuing
Direct Experience: Costing (HP) Cost Forecasting Buying/Purchasing Joint-Venture Experience Capital Budgeting (Refinery) Vendor Contracts Operations Experience Project Management Billing/Invoicing Logistic and Supply Chain Cost Accounting IT Experience
EXPERIENCE: CVR Energy (Contractor) Operations Analyst (Capital Cost) March 2014- June 2014 Houston, TX Review of contracts that included billing payment terms (lump sum, progress payments), terms of agreement and project layout. Provided the Project Managers at the refinery, budget reporting for Oil Refinery, Crude and Nitrogen projects. As a Cost Controller, was assigned the costing analysis for 16 capital projects that were totaling more than $22M. Approved purchase orders, AFEs and documentations that supported the on-going capital projects for CVR Energy. Created and analyzed budget forecast for upcoming and on-going AFEs for capital projects. Complete Operational see-through of Capital Budget Projects Hewlett Packard (HP) Cost Operations Analyst May 2012- March 2014 Houston, TX Analyzed and managed all projects that created all cost reports that supported the Global Cost Operations Team under Supply Chain and Logistics for the Printing and Personal Systems Group for HP (PPS-HP). Evaluation of cost structures, approving cost estimates, project valuations, reviewing complex BOM's and AV structures. Mediate cost estimates of products with impact of over $200 Million on a Global scale. Supporting the Upstream and Downstream NPI (New Product Introduction) according with HP's Supply Chain Function. Directly supervised a team of 6 business reporting analysts remotely and globally located in Bangalore, India. Team lead in a process improvement project (Dreamjet and KittyHawk) that directly impacted the time-delay modules to generate quoting of cost more efficiently, with forecasted cost savings up to $4 million per quarter. Financial Analyst II/ Portfolio Manager May 2012-December 2012 Manage a complex portfolio of 6 corporate accounts across HP business segments averaging $15-20 million per month.
West Belfort Wireless (T-Mobile USA) August 2006 December 2011 Purchasing and Operations, Manager Houston, TX Worked directly with vendors to negotiate product cost and terms contract. Lead Product Manager for the development and sales training for the release of Android operating system in the Houston wireless market in 2007. Worked directly with wireless handset makers such as Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, HTC as a consulting affiliate of T-Mobile, to optimize the Android operating system in their handsets. Monitored and managed the NPI (New Product Introduction) process, all aspects of sales and service with a 20% increase in sales annually since 2006. T-Mobiles Essentials Award (2008). Voice of the Customer Award (2009). In depth knowledge on customer-mobility marketing relationship.
United States Marine Corps 2003 2006 Buyer/Logistics Analyst Camp Lejeune, NC Honorable Discharge- Awarded two rank promotions in one fiscal year. Managed and supervised 40-60 Marines, and lead my team to various projects that involved directed Project Management skills, firm deadlines, and strict processes and protocols. Supported of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
EDUCATION:
University of Houston Victoria, Houston, TX Graduated December 2015 Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Major: Strategic Management
University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX Graduated December 2011 Bachelor in Business Administration Major: Risk Management
TRAINING/COURSEWORK/ACTIVITIES Certifications: Entrepreneurship Small Business Management (Univ. of Houston Downtown) ~ Tax Preparation Program (Liberty Tax), Franchise Retail Training 2007 (T-Mobile), Basic Supply Logistics Training (U.S. Marine Corps) University Associate Certified Risk Manager (UACRM, 2011) ~ 3.50 GPA in risk business management courses
PROJECTS: DreamJet (HP)/ KittyHawk December 2012 March 2014 Implementation communication and valuation processes with the manufacturing suppliers of HP. Worked with the manufacturing ODM (Operational Distribution Manager) to clean up a clear and effective operating process to approve shipping of products and estimated cost valuations. Process improvement. Create financial and BIG data reports to organization the team's reporting process. Working with a team of Business Process Analyst to create macro oriented reporting to produce clear communication method within the organization and HP business partners. Implemented the improvement of days-in-turn-over analysis for quoting of costing and valuation.