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Ashley Azar

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Operations and Project Management Professional with 12+ years of experience driving mission-critical operations in complex military and civilian environments. Ranked #1 Executive Officer in a 500+ member battalion for exceptional performance. Proven record of managing 250–300 high-priority tasks annually, directing up to five cross-functional departments, and overseeing $5M in assets. Skilled in mastering complex subject matter to drive process improvements, streamline operations, and deliver measurable results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Process and Project Manager

PeopleTec
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end task execution for 30+ internal and external stakeholders, spanning multiple Missile Defense Agency offices and partner agencies, delivering 100% of high-priority tasks on time.
  • Liaised between technical experts and senior leadership, translating complex data into executive-level reports, briefings, and risk assessments that strengthened decision-making and enhanced risk management.
  • Redesigned and maintained the organization’s SharePoint site, streamlining access to critical information for internal and external stakeholders through improved structure and navigation.

Senior Military Operations Analyst - GMD

Summit Technical Solutions
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed policy in support of a unique national defense mission, codifying evaluation requirements for Warfighter assessments in a fast-paced, spiral development environment, with rapidly evolving requirements.
  • Coordinated operations and tasking for a 15-member joint contractor–military team supporting five mission areas dispersed globally, ensuring synchronized execution and timely delivery of results to senior leadership.
  • Managed a dynamic global operations calendar, integrating program milestones, testing events, and decision products for executive stakeholders, including the Chief of Staff.

Provost Marshal's Office Operations Officer

IMCOM-USAG Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
11.2014 - 03.2016
  • Designed and implemented a professional training and certification program for law enforcement personnel, which became the organizational standard for onboarding and continued development.
  • Led a cross-agency traffic operations initiative, coordinating with internal departments and external municipal stakeholders to improve traffic flow and safety across a high-traffic installation; improved traffic flow by 30%.
  • Took proactive ownership of three underperforming departments outside the primary scope of responsibility to prepare for command-level inspections, achieving a 96% cumulative success rate.

Executive Officer

554th Military Police Company
Stuttgart, Germany
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Directed lifecycle management for over 200 pieces of mission-critical equipment across a geographically dispersed region, ensuring operational readiness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Revamped the organization’s Command Readiness Program, leading to selection as the Brigade’s representative for the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (2014).
  • Assumed command responsibilities as needed, providing seamless leadership continuity, and maintaining team cohesion in high-pressure environments.
  • Led strategic planning and execution of two large-scale, company-level operational training events as Officer in Charge, successfully qualifying 175 personnel on mission-critical equipment.
  • Oversaw lifecycle management and operational readiness of over $5M in assets, maintaining peak functionality, and ensuring alignment with compliance and performance standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Project & Task Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Process Improvement & Policy Development
  • Operational Planning & Strategic Execution
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Career Highlights

Major accomplishments in career

Timeline

Process and Project Manager

PeopleTec
06.2019 - Current

Senior Military Operations Analyst - GMD

Summit Technical Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2019

Provost Marshal's Office Operations Officer

IMCOM-USAG Stuttgart
11.2014 - 03.2016

Executive Officer

554th Military Police Company
11.2012 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management

Arizona State University