ASAR A. FARID
Bryans Road,MD
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager skilled in leveraging agile methodologies to enhance project success. Expertise in risk management and team leadership supports strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Focused on continuous improvement in program outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Training Coordinator
Innovative Management Consulting LLC
Edgewater, Md
07.2024 - Current
- Defined project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements aligned with business goals.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets while implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Applied PMP best practices to create comprehensive project plans and monitor performance against KPIs.
- Oversaw IT project and training program lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
- Executed IT projects using agile, scrum, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment with organizational priorities.
- Managed vendor relationships to fulfill project needs and ensure timely delivery.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to proactively address risks and implement continuous process improvements.
Project Manager/Training Coordinator
KIPP DC LEGACY COLLEGE PREP
WASHINGTON, DC
02.2019 - 07.2025
- Enhanced project success rates by 30% through comprehensive risk management frameworks and data analytics.
- Boosted project completion rates by 25% by aligning cross-functional teams and utilizing collaborative technologies.
- Fostered stakeholder collaboration and resolved operational challenges to ensure seamless initiative execution.
- Directed operational oversight for multi-site education and workforce development initiatives managing 20–25 personnel consultants and project staff.
- Provided strategic direction to project teams for planning, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
- Oversaw annual budgets of $150,000–$200,000, ensuring compliance in administering stipends and tuition payments.
- Designed professional learning initiatives for educators to improve instructional quality and leadership capacity.
- Led outreach efforts with colleges, universities, and community organizations to strengthen STEM recruitment pipelines.
Cybersecurity Training Program Manager
US BANK
WASHINGTON, DC
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided strategic leadership for cybersecurity training programs and community outreach initiatives supporting workforce development in cyber-related fields.
- Reduced security incidents by 30% by developing and implementing role-based cybersecurity awareness and technical training programs using ADDIE methodology and Adobe Captivate to address evolving threat landscapes.
- Executed cybersecurity training strategies, developed curricula and budgets to achieve timely completion of security initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams and allocated resources to deliver scalable, high-quality cybersecurity training services.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams of instructors, subject matter experts, and program staff, building partnerships with educational institutions, employers, and community organizations to enhance recruitment and placement in cybersecurity career pathways.
- Coordinated program and project work efforts, ensuring effective execution of training delivery, system implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Designed and deployed secure training and financial systems, ensuring compliance with data protection, access control, and audit requirements.
- Ensured 100% adherence to industry and regulatory standards, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR, through structured training and continuous compliance monitoring.
Education
Master of Arts - MA - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Arlington, VA01-2016
Bachelor of Science - BS - Nutrition Sciences
Howard University
Washington, DC01-2006
Skills
- Project management and execution
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Risk management and mitigation
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Change management strategies
- Strategic planning and development
- Team leadership and training
- Time management and prioritization
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem solving and analysis
- Effective communication skills
- Program design and implementation
Certification
- Certified Iris-Risk Derisker, Cyberpro Accelerator, 11/01/24
- Certified Cyber Security Compliance Specialist, Cyberpro Solutions, 09/01/24
- CompTIA Security+, CTCA, 06/01/24
- Certified DevOps Practitioner, Cyberpro Accelerator
- Project Management Professionals (PMP), Project Management Institute
- Certified Scrum Master
- AWS Solutions Architect
Early Career History
- Science Curriculum/ Project Manager, Center City Public Charter School, Washington, Washington, DC
- Diesel Engineer & Naval Science Instructor, U.S. Navy, Washington, Washington, DC
- Cavalry Scout Reconnaissance Soldier, U.S. Navy, Washington, Washington, DC
Timeline
Project Manager/Training Coordinator
Innovative Management Consulting LLC
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager/Training Coordinator
KIPP DC LEGACY COLLEGE PREP
02.2019 - 07.2025
Cybersecurity Training Program Manager
US BANK
02.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - MA - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - BS - Nutrition Sciences
Howard University