To be a successful contributor to a growing organization. I am looking for positions that offer versatility and growth potential.
Rene Brana
I am a successful leader with a background in Financial Analysis, Project Management and Construction Management. My professional experience, combined with a high level of adaptability and performance, are my contributing factors to an organization.
Career History
6/2008 to 9/2009 Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Pentagon Renovation Wedge 4
Office Engineer
Performed as the lead office engineer on multiple projects in support of the Project Manager. Roles included experience with subcontract management valued at over $20 Million. Close interaction with the client and their representatives including interaction with all branches of the Armed Forces and development of working relationships with the owner.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of shop drawings, product data, and payment of subcontract. Support of LEED documentation
• Projects include successful completion of Mall Terrace Section of the Pentagon, Pentagon Concourse, Center Courtyard, and DE Drive
• Development and correction of payment applications, development of project budget and scope. Labor analysis and Margin Analysis for project development
• Supervision of subcontractors including coordination of labor, schedule, projected budgets, and craft personnel in the field
6/2007 to 6/2008 US Army Corp of Engineers Kuwait
Platoon Leader/XO
Performed as the Platoon Leader and Executive Officer for the 29th ID in support of OIF 6. Responsibilities included: training officer, unit movement officer, and executive officer in the absence of the Commanding Officer
• Developed training regimens to support mission objective, including preparation for deployment, technical proficiency and physical training
• Coordination of unit movement into theater of operations
10/2006 to 6/2007 Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Pentagon Renovation Wedge 3
Field Engineer
Performed as the Lead Field Engineer on the construction and design of office space for the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, and others.
• Assisted in the layout, design and implementation of several portions of the Pentagon Renovation
• Assisted Project Superintendent with the coordination and scheduling of work
• Assisted the Safety Program, Quality Control Program and the Design team with work coordination to support their efforts
• Detailed tracking of material deliveries to maintain schedule
5/2005 to 10/2006 US Airways
Sr. Financial Analyst
Performed as the Senior Financial Analyst for the merger of US Airways and America West Airlines. Detailed analysis of labor workforce to include profit and loss analysis, development of financial models to emphasize cost savings associated with competing labor unions.
• Structured analysis of labor groups within US Airways and America West
• Provided weekly updates to the CFO regarding the labor relations analysis
• Member of the P & L workforce in support of operating profits and losses associated with the labor relations committee
• Conducted fuel cost analysis on various routes to determine prime operational capacity for diverse equipment i.e. B737, A320 etc.
• Conducted mechanics labor analysis to determine operating profit/loss due to pension payouts
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite, ProLog, Primavera, Project, Access; Excel
Education
B. S. in Aviation Business Administration - 2005 (GPA 3.0)
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
• Languages: English; Spanish; and basic Arabic
Interests
International business and policy; martial arts; learning additional languages; rock climbing; computer programming
Achievements
Office Engineer - LEED AP certificate, ProLog Certificate
Platoon Leader - Platoon achieved highest marks across a battalion comprised of approximately 600 soldiers/18 Platoons
Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
References
References furnished upon request
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