Angela MORALES
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Experienced executive support professional specializing in C-suite assistance within national security and defense technology. Expertise in high-priority calendar management, complex travel coordination, and the preparation of executive briefing materials that drive strategic decisions. Proven track record of collaboration with senior government and military stakeholders, including Congress members and embassy officials. Skilled in organizing high-profile events, ensuring seamless communication and real-time problem-solving, with an active Top Secret clearance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Arlington, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Manage complex C-Suite calendars and high-stakes scheduling, ensuring seamless executive operations while coordinating travel, itineraries, and detailed expense reporting.
- Oversee full payroll administration, multi-state compliance, and end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows to strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Lead office operations by managing supply inventory, vendor relationships, visitor access, VIP escorting, and preparing the board room for executive presentations.
- Direct internal executive education programs, including catering, registration, guest flow, and on-site logistics.
- Execute comprehensive logistics for a premier national security dinner series attended by 120+ senior leaders, managing RSVP's, payments, communications, catering, vendor coordination, setup and breakdown, security-sensitive protocols, speaker support, and real-time issue resolution.
- Additionally, manage updates across LinkedIn, YouTube, and the company website to promote events, publish announcements, and support recruitment efforts.
Corporate Action Officer
Datalytica
Laurel, Maryland
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported C-suite operations by improving white papers, SBIR proposals, BAAs, and contracts to increase compliance and competitiveness for government funding.
- Directed executive engagements end-to-end through strategic read-aheads, stakeholder alignment, post-meeting reporting, and complex schedule coordination across multiple time zones.
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding for staff and DoD SkillBridge participants, ensuring security compliance and efficient payroll and benefits processing.
- Built talent pipelines by sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and preparing offer letters and 1099 contracts.
- Produced high-impact presentations, capability briefs, and monthly status reports for senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Served as Facility Security Officer, accelerating clearance processing, delivering monthly security briefings, coordinating high-profile site visits, and leading a DSCA inspection with zero discrepancies.
- Designed micro-credential programs in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Serious Games for SUNY ESF, and supported commercialization of AI-based software through go-to-market planning, productization oversight, and collaboration with venture capital partners.
Operations & Logistics Supervisor
U.S. Army Signal Activity
Fort Meade, Maryland
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Led teams of five NCOs in the Maintenance and Logistics Department, overseeing equipment maintenance, scheduling, and training while maintaining accountability for over $20 million in tools and equipment.
- Delivered weekly executive briefings to brigade commanders, prioritizing critical issues and providing strategic updates on equipment readiness and operational concerns.
- Supported senior leadership by preparing meeting agendas focused on project status and resource needs.
- Managed security operations for a highly sensitive facility through strict key control, inspections, and protocol enforcement.
- Coordinated with DISA to plan system downtime aligned with mission priorities and contributed to the organization's highest evaluation score in six years through effective execution and continuous improvement.
- Developed a SATCOM operations training program adopted across multiple installations and trained DoD senior managers on leadership, delegation, teamwork, and contractor oversight.
- Additionally, oversaw GCSS-Army logistics operations, enhancing supply chain efficiency and mission readiness.
Strategic Satellite Communications Team Leader
U.S. Army Signal Activity
Fort Meade, Maryland
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed technical documentation and communications supporting mission-critical DoD operations, including work with the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), ensuring operational readiness and efficiency.
- Directed mission-focused training to strengthen team proficiency in communication equipment troubleshooting, directly improving performance in high-stakes environments.
- Contributed to personnel development by enhancing organizational, documentation, and engagement skills needed for senior-level interactions.
- Produced clear, comprehensive technical documentation that optimized workflows and supported consistent execution across sensitive DoD missions.
Strategic Satellite Communications Operator and Maintainer
U.S. Army Signal Activity
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained strict operational standards for routine and demand maintenance of strategic infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency across mission-critical DoD environments.
- Supported secure communications for more than 12 national-security-level satellite trunks, sustaining a 99.9% mission uptime through strong prioritization and oversight.
- Improved operational protocols to streamline daily functions and exceed strict performance expectations.
- Provided comprehensive equipment status reporting and briefed deficiencies to leadership to drive proactive issue resolution and maintain operational readiness.
Education
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
05.2023
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
American Military University
Skills
- Executive support
- Expense reporting
- Travel arrangements
- Calendar management
- Office management
- Social media management
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
03.2025 - Current
Corporate Action Officer
Datalytica
09.2024 - 03.2025
Operations & Logistics Supervisor
U.S. Army Signal Activity
03.2022 - 09.2024
Strategic Satellite Communications Team Leader
U.S. Army Signal Activity
07.2020 - 03.2022
Strategic Satellite Communications Operator and Maintainer
U.S. Army Signal Activity
07.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
American Military University