KERLANGE PAUL
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Senior Project Controls Analyst | Industrial and Infrastructure | Portfolio Reporting,
Resource Planning, Workfront, Project Controls
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Project Controls Specialist with 7+ years of experience in large-scale utility and industrial
infrastructure. Proven expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM), Level 3–5 scheduling,
and financial governance for portfolios exceeding $60M. Experienced in supporting federaladjacent projects with a focus on operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
PMO Operations, Portfolio Management, Project Controls, Schedule Development & Review,
Resource & Capacity Planning, KPI & Executive Reporting, Dashboard Development,
Workfront Administration, Schedule, Risks & Dependencies, Financial Governance, Budget
& Forecast Tracking, Cost Variance Analysis, Delivery Performance Management, Process
Improvement, Workflow Automation, ERP Systems, Stakeholder Management, CrossFunctional Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southwest Power Pool – Project Analyst (PMO & Capacity Planning) | Remote | May
2024 – March 2026
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Lead quarterly resource and capacity planning updates across multiple programs,
ensuring alignment between project demand, staffing allocations, and delivery
timelines.
Develop KPI dashboards and reporting to communicate portfolio health, resource
utilization, and delivery performance.
Developed and maintained integrated master schedules (level 3-5), risks, and crossproject dependencies, enabling leadership to proactively address delivery risks.
Support cost tracking and reporting activities, ensuring alignment between resource
plans, budgets, and project timelines
HNTB Corp – Project Analyst | Houston, TX | Feb 2023 – Apr 2024
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Managed project controls including earned value management and cost variance
analysis to identify drivers and emerging risks across a $63M portfolio.
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Produced monthly portfolio performance and financial reports using Dynamics
AX/D365 and SharePoint for leadership review.
Improved billing and collections processes in partnership with cash management,
reducing DSO and financial risk exposure.
Supported change control processes including tracking scope, budget changes, and
contract modifications in alignment with project governance standards.
TRC Companies – Project Accountant | Remote | Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
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Managed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow tracking across four projects totaling $33M,
supporting portfolio financial governance.
Maintained project cost coding/WBS mapping to ensure accurate capture of
commitments and actuals.
Produced 30+ monthly invoices across international portfolios, ensuring compliance
with tax, currency, and client portal requirements.
Streamlined billing workflows across Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Taulia, and Fieldglass,
improving cycle time and submission accuracy.
Oversaw AR/AP coordination and vendor payments, strengthening cash flow visibility
and financial controls.
Amazon – Financial Analyst | Aurora, IL | Feb 2020 – Jul 2021
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Supported site-level planning, forecasting, and labor modeling to optimize operational
capacity and delivery performance.
Built and maintained network and site models in Excel and Power BI to support
leadership decision-making.
Delivered weekly performance dashboards and reports to senior sites and regional
leadership.
Managed purchase orders and project spent tracking through Coupa, ensuring accurate
financial classification and budget alignment.
Amazon – Senior Area Operations Manager | Crest Hill, IL | Jul 2017 – Feb 2020
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Led daily operations for 50–200 associates in a high-volume environment, consistently
exceeding regional performance targets.
Delivered cost reduction initiatives saving $230K annually and improved labor
efficiency by 700 hours weekly through layout and process improvements.
Built performance management and onboarding processes that reduced management
training time by one month and improved ramp-up speed.
Developed and promoted multiple direct reports into management roles through
structured coaching and performance management.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in International Business, Temple University, PA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Haitian Creole (Intermediate), French (Basic)
Tools & Systems: Adobe Workfront, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Project, Microsoft
Dynamics AX/D365, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, Taulia, Fieldglass, Deltek Vision, SharePoint,
Salesforce, Advanced Excel (VBA, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling), Teams, Zoom,
QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, *Eligible for US Federal Public
Trust/Security Clearances and unescorted access to regulated energy sites
