Cheryl Newland

Collaborated with management team to create and edit meeting agendas using Google Presentation templates.

As a Travel Coordinator, I oversee spreadsheets of the division's yearly travel budget. I created a budget sheet using Google Sheets to monitor weekly expenditures.

I serve as the training coordinator for the division and ensure employees are aware, either by email or Google Meet conference calls, of mandatory training and training updates as needed to perform their duties.

Managed micro-purchase transactions to ensure compliance under $10,000 limit.

Ensured the accuracy of employee timesheets through Human Resources Links system reports.

Handled public record inquiries, Freedom of Information Acts.

Generated and formatted letters and memos using Google Docs.

I arrange ServiceNow requests for hardware and software, provide home office equipment, and create Google Sites and email groups.

I am a Contracting Officer's Representative, Level 1. I assist Project Managers and Contracting Officers in communicating contractor performance verbally and in writing, using email, phone calls, and written documents.

Conceptualized and executed an agency-wide initiative, 'Pep Talk Tuesdays. It has produced employee-led speaking engagements, empowered employees to share their insights and experiences, helped to build stronger project teams, encouraged collaboration, and has increased employee engagement. For the past four years, this initiative has gained national attention, increased morale, and has reached, on average, over 100 people per session.

Cited among GSA's top best practices.

I have spearheaded a data-driven initiative, “Women in Construction” (WIC). As project manager, I lead eight project managers and specialists to develop and identify project objectives, risks, and opportunities within the region. I have devised strategies on how to cross-collaborate, provide training, and increase visibility for the women in the construction field. Our deliverables have included: monthly mentorship meetings, quarterly training sessions, a virtual newsletter, and a Google Site website.