Ashley Downey

Set up the budget baseline (time‑phased cost plans by WBS/control account).

• Tracking cost and schedule performance.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics like BCWS/BCWP/ACWP, CPI, SPI.
• Identify variances (overruns, slips) and explain why they’re happening.

Analyzed project data to create accurate financial forecasts.

• Update Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) with CAMs.
• Project final cost and potential schedule impacts based on current trends.
• Developed detailed project plans to guide overall execution.
• Assisted in building integrated master schedule (IMS) in collaboration with schedulers and engineers.

Align scope, schedule, and budget so they’re consistent.

• Compare actual costs vs. budget each month (or more often).
• Monitored schedule status by tracking activities started/finished, remaining duration, and critical path.
• Prepare monthly program reviews: charts, tables, and summaries of cost/schedule health.

• Support internal reviews (e.g., Business Management, Sector reviews).
• Track scope changes, contract mods, and internal change requests.

• Process baseline changes: move budget, replan schedule, record reasons.
• Maintain an auditable trail: logs, documentation, and approvals.
• Facilitated scenario analysis to assess impacts of potential resource changes, such as adding 2 more FTEs.

Risk, opportunities, and funding management

• Tie cost/schedule impacts to risk and opportunity items.
• Monitor funding vs. budget to avoid over‑ or under‑funding.
• Support mitigation planning for at‑risk cost or schedule areas.

• Assisted clients with mortgage applications and documentation requirements.
• Conducted preliminary credit analysis for loan eligibility assessments.
• Communicated loan options and terms to prospective borrowers effectively.
• Prepared loan files for underwriting review and approval processes.
• Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Maintained accurate records of client interactions and loan progress updates.
• Educated clients on mortgage programs and financial products available.

• Mixed cocktails and served beverages to customers at Sequoia Brewing Company.
• Assisted customers with drink selections and provided recommendations.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during shifts.
• Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking usage levels.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food orders.
• Trained new bartenders on company procedures and drink preparation techniques.
• Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently at the register.
• Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.

• Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
• Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
• Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
• Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
• Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
• Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.