CRYSTAL MARTINEZ
Española,USA
Summary
Current Triad National Security, LLC employee with 25+ years at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in various capacities. Currently, I am supporting NPI-7 which has 198 employees 9 teams and support at TA55, RLUOB, CMR, TWF, WCCR and RANT facilities. Each with their own safety basis and DSA. The support is tied directly to the 30 PPY mission in ALDWP. We are a customer based infrastructure group that serves as LANL’s fissile material experts for shipping and receiving all fissile material per P-151-1 LANL Packaging and Transportation Program Procedure. We work closely with the Office of Secure Transportation Operations (OST) to support mission work at TA55. Our customer’s are internal and external (complex wide, universities, hospitals, and the UK). Hardworking and versatile Professional Staff Assistant with the proven successful experience in administrative, professional, and operational support (T -Division, Nuclear and Special Nuclear Material), data management (unclassified and classified), procurement, project management, classified matter protection and control (CMPC) and other customer service interactions (LANL, NNSA, EM-LA, UK, LAFO, CBFO (WIPP). Excellent communication and people skills with extensive strategic planning capabilities for mission work of 30 PPY. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and exceptional organization skills. I am aiming to leverage my wide array of skills, knowledge and abilities to fill a Technical Project Manager role with NPI-7.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
TPM/NOP 2
NPI-7 LANL/TRIAD
LOS ALAMOS, NM
04.2023 - Current
- Support Los Alamos National Laboratory IVR procedure review team; coordinated with RANT, TA-55 FOD/TPMs, and CSOs on procedure updates and compliance
- Define project scope, requirements, and feasibility; coordinated TP3 meetings, maintained team resources, and tracked project data
- Manage SSQE activities for 9975 and FPU shipments; participate in RANT/TWF walkdowns to ensure operational readiness
- Coordinate classified/unclassified project work with NPI-7 leadership and Sandia National Laboratories, including site visits, onboarding, and badging
- Lead NPI-7 driver compliance efforts; ensured adherence to DOT/LANL requirements through training coordination, DTC/DVIR tracking, and stakeholder engagement
- Partner with WIPP transportation personnel to ensure authorized driver readiness for TRU shipments to Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
- Onboard and maintain NM State Police inspectors for Level 6 shipment inspections; ensured compliance with LANL requirements
- Support procurement and QA documentation; coordinate with IQPA and budget analysts on exhibits, MLs, and charge codes
- NPI-7 records POC; ensured compliance with TA-55/ALDWP records management requirements
- Utilize scheduling tools to plan and execute project work (P6, Planner)
- Maintain required training and qualifications (HRP, TID, RAM, site-specific)
Professional Staff Assistant 3
NPI-7, LANL/TRIAD
04.2022 - Current
- NPI-7 customer support for the following: Defense Programs – MR&R – Program Manager, Laura Worl ARIES – Program Manager, Leisa Davenhall Pu-238 – Program Managers, David Kolman Vogon – Program Manager Dane Spearing Surveillance Operations – Program Manager Mark Haagenstad SPL Project Critical Assembly LANL – Program Manager Bill Myers Special Actinide Recovery – Program Manager Cristy Abeyta Test Readiness – Program Manager John Musgrave Pu Capability – Program Manager Marc Burnside Metal Exchange Materials – Program Manager Lav Tandon Life Extension Program – Program Manager Mike Stoll Weapon Experimental Activities– Program Manager Garry Maskaly Department of Homeland Security– Program Manager Dane Spearing -Global Security National Security & Defense
- Waste Isolation Pilot Program (WIPP) National Transuranic (TRU) Waste Program The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the only geological repository in the country to safely and permanently dispose of the nation's defense-related transuranic (TRU) waste. TRU waste is solid waste that is contaminated with radioactive and hazardous substances generated at DOE sites across the country from nuclear research and weapons production. At WIPP, this waste is permanently emplaced 2,150 feet underground in an ancient salt formation.
- The National TRU Program (NTP) was established by the DOE Office of Environmental Management to oversee the process of preparing TRU waste from DOE waste generator sites to meet WIPP requirements, and provides guidance and requirements for receiving the waste at WIPP. This process involves the characterization and packaging of the waste at the generator sites, followed by the transportation of the waste to the WIPP facility. The WIPP facility is 26 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- Primary member of the NPI-7 management team Lead management team meeting for both MM1 and MM3 to discuss technical topics that pertain to the NPI-7 mission Assing actions and follow up with management team to ensure closure Established skip level meetings with GL and Lead Tech/MM1s Work with internal and external vendors and stakeholders to ensure technical equipment and training gaps are addressed Human Resources Memorandum of Understanding (MOE) Staffing Plans Financial management Supervise/Lead Administrative Team
- Track issues resulting from observations or fact-findings. Issues are managed through corrective actions closed with objective evidence. I have helped the NPI-7 GL reduce and inherited IMs at 20+ to now zero. This encompasses all the aforementioned areas listed above that NPI-7 supports
- Lead record breaking best numbers in hiring for NPI-7 in ALDWP of new employees to support 30 PPY NPI-7 ended FY21 with 65 employees and ended FY22 with 91 employees for a net gain of 26
- Budget Tracking and Forecasting Review monthly BSRs w/group leader Hiring Manager/Coordinator for NPI-7 Draft Job Ads Screen Candidates Internal and external Schedule Interviews Hiring documents in iRecruit FY 22 Net Gain of 26 Review hire updates with NPI-DO TPM/Budget analyst
- Office Space management and Configurations Procure required furniture items Meet with designers as needed for reconfigurations Communicate with FOD/Facility Manager FSRs to coordinate furniture moves/salvage items
- Procurement Support for NPI-7, a group with 100+ employees supporting various projects, preparing all required documentation and approvals for large scale purchases MLU Ops Crane, $500,000 Gives the defensive in depth of two Cranes to perform MLU TRU Waste shipping to WIPP TA-55 Electric Excavators, $200,000 Will be game changing equipment to increase safety and security in the loading of both TRU waste and Product
- Completed NSSEP: Introduction to Nuclear Safeguards and Security (NQ)
- Review work packages with group leader Perform walkdowns with GL at all aforementioned sites to ensure WP aligns Assemble data for assigned reports, presentations, and planning documents. Both internal and external Including UK
- Assist Group Leader analysis, design and implementation of business and operational initiatives to ensure organizational objectives.
- Master Equipment List (MEL) Adminstrator for NPI-7 Best in class to keep Operation procedures compliant allows flexibility for operations personnel to keep track
- Interface with Centreal Characterization Program (CCP) Help track review CCP procedures and deadlines Assist with tours from CBFO and WIPP at 55, RANT, and TWF Property tracking On-board visitors Initiate Clearance Action Requests (CARs)
- Analyze data for NPI-7 Assessments, for both internal and external assessments. FY22 405 Product 2193 TRU Waste Total of 2598 containers moved in a record breaking FY22 to support 30 PPY
- Red Network User (secure LAN for the Weapons Program at LANL). Current Q and Sigma 15 Site Specific CMR/RLUOB trained Support with FORR readiness activities at RLUOB SPECTRE project support TWF RTR removal project Support with INL Container Harvesting readiness
Professional Staff Assistant 2
NPI-7, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
08.2020 - 04.2022
- NPI-7 customer support for the following: Defense Programs – MR&R – Program Manager, Laura Worl ARIES – Program Manager, Leisa Davenhall Pu-238 – Program Managers, David Kolman Vogon – Program Manager Dane Spearing Surveillance Operations – Program Manager Mark Haagenstad SPL Project Critical Assembly LANL – Program Manager Bill Myers Special Actinide Recovery – Program Manager Cristy Abeyta Test Readiness – Program Manager John Musgrave Pu Capability – Program Manager Marc Burnside Metal Exchange Materials – Program Manager Lav Tandon Life Extension Program – Program Manager Mike Stoll Weapon Experimental Activities– Program Manager Garry Maskaly Department of Homeland Security– Program Manager Dane Spearing -Global Security National Security & Defense
- ALDW Associate Laboratory Director for Weapons Engineering
- Office of Science Programs – Isotope Production/Sales – Program Manager Tomas Cavero
- Hiring Manager/Coordinator for NPI-7 Manage the NPI-7 staffing plan. Mentor the NPI-7 Profesional and Administrative Staff . Office Space manager/coordinator for NPI-7.
- Assist group leader, first line managers and staff with preparing, processing, tracking and verifying critical documents, forms and requests. Manage executive calendars, strategically coordinating high level meetings, appointments and events.
- Primary member of the NPI-7 management team Lead management team meeting for both MM1 and MM3 to discuss technical topics that pertain to the NPI-7 mission Assing actions and follow up with management team to ensure closure Established skip level meetings with GL and Lead Tech/MM1s Work with internal and external vendors and stakeholders to ensure technical equipment and training gaps are addressed
- Create, submit, and track complex procurements, which include large equipment orders, process improvements for operations (con ops, safety, security, criticality safety). Shrink Wrap Machine for RANT - $20,000 Critical for TRU waste shipments destined to WIPP
- NPI-7 Classified Matter Custodian (ALDWP). Group (RM-POC), Records Management point of contact for NPI-7 Records are processed in accordance with PA-AP-01040, Records Processing Procedure for ALDWP and Deployed Organizations.
- Compose and proofread memos, letters, reports, and presentations, providing accurate, concise, and error-free communication.
- Review monthly BSRs with the Group Leader. Coordinate and analyze data for NPI-7 Assessments for both internal and external assessments.
- Red Network User (secure LAN for the Weapons Program at LANL). Current Q and Sigma 15.
- Master Equipment List (MEL) Adminstrator for NPI-7 Best in class to keep Operation procedures compliant allows flexibility for operations personnel to keep track
- Support with MSA readiness activities at RLUOB
Administrative Assistant 4
T-3, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
11.2011 - 08.2020
- Provide ongoing administrative and office management support to group managers, staff, postdocs, visitors, and students, driving organizational success through the management of daily operations and special projects.
- Mentor and train Administrative Assistant and T-DO UGS deployed to T-3.
- Assist the group leader and deputy group leader in budget tracking.
- Visitor coordinator.
- Assist with preparation of recruitment packages for potential new hire staff, postdocs and students.
- Coordinate and organize on-site and off-site meeting events and conferences for T-3 staff.
- Assist group leader, deputy group leader and staff with preparing, processing, tracking and verifying critical documents, forms and requests.
- Manage executive calendars, strategically coordinating meetings, appointments and events.
- Create, submit and track complex procurements and university subcontracts. Budget Management and Tracking funding commitments Collaborate with LANL PI, STR, AdSTR, Buyers, ASM, Sponsored Programs and Acounting, etc. Managed subcontracts for the group, including the SciDAC project with a budget of $500,000 Ensured all subcontracts met LANL requirements/approvals in a timely manner avoiding any interuptions that could potently delay a project
- Primary Administrative Point of Contact for T-3, LANL, vendors and visitors.
- Back up ALDTSC Training Proctor and Student Liaison. Run training reports for ALDSC - T, CCP, HPC Divisions SCC Access Control training/verification POC
- Organized Subcontract Training Session for the T-Division Administrative team.
- Compose and proofread memos, letters, reports, and presentations, providing accurate, concise, and error-free communication.
- Management Observation and Verification system user Entered MOVs for T-3/T-DO Submitted FSRs for MOV findings/issues Worked with Facility Manager(s) to ensure issues were resolved
Administrative Assistant 3
T-3, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Prepared and tracked paperwork for new hire staff, postdocs, incoming visitors and summer students.
- Supervised and mentored Administrative Assistant 3.
- Served as a CMC (classified matter custodian).
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
Administrative Specialist 3
T-3, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Prepare and track paperwork for new hire staff, postdocs, incoming visitors and summer students.
- Create, submit and track complex procurements and subcontracts
- Foreign and Domestic Travel processing.
- Assist group leader with preparing, processing, tracking and verifying critical documents, forms and requests.
- Compose, prepare, and edit routine and non-routine correspondence
- Primary Key and Core Custodian.
- Enter and ensure accuracy of Time & Effort using oracle.
Administrative Specialist 2
T-7, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
02.2005 - 04.2007
- Prepare and track paperwork for incoming visitors and summer students.
- Develop, organize and maintain group office files.
- Assist the deputy group leader in budget tracking.
- Conference room calendar management.
- Generate training reports using Data Warehouse.
- Extensive experience utilizing Oracle applications.
- Provide administrative support to lead administrator.
Undergraduate Administrative Aide
T-7, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
04.2002 - 02.2005
- Assisted the office administrator in all aspects of Group management.
- Entered Time and Effort using Citrix and IB.
- Developed and created Purchase Requests using PD Web.
- Served as the alternate Key & Core Custodian.
- Travel (Domestic).
Undergraduate Admin Aide
Public Affairs Office, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Greeted Visitors and media.
- Worked on news releases issued out to LANL.
- Prepared Laboratory packages.
- Assisted administrative staff with overflow of work and special projects.
High School Cooperative Student
Public Affairs Office, LANL
Los Alamos, NM
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Photocopying, answering telephones, mail distribution.
- Entered information into office database using FileMaker Pro.
- Assisted administrative staff with overflow of work and special projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High School
Española06-2001
Associate of Science - Office Administration
University of New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM05-2008
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High School
Española06-2001
Associate of Science - Center For Nuclear Security Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX04-2022
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of DOE/LANL Policies and Procedures
- Ability to prioritize tasks and track action items
- Experience in organizing and providing logistical support for on-site/off-site meetings, and other events
- Extensive knowledge with LANL visitor programs, student internship and postdoc programs, as well as foreign visits and assignments
- Ability to make independent decisions, take initiative and assume responsibility for projects and action items
- Experience in administrative assistance and professional support
- Experience supervising the work of administrative support and other personnel
- Proficient in LANL wide systems such as Oracle, Concur, FVTS
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Business Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
HONORS AND AWARDS
SPOT Awards (2006–2025) – Multiple recognitions for team support, training assistance, outreach, and mission contributions.
DOE Excellence Award (2022) – TRU waste shipment readiness-to-operations transition.
LANL LAAP Awards (2003–2022) – Recognition for operational readiness, TRU waste shipping, and administrative/program support
Sandia National Laboratories Collaboration Recognition (2022) – Support for SPECTRE canister operations and ACRR coordination.
PuICE Recognition (2022) – Support for Z Machine waste removal operations.
Timeline
TPM/NOP 2
NPI-7 LANL/TRIAD
04.2023 - Current
Professional Staff Assistant 3
NPI-7, LANL/TRIAD
04.2022 - Current
Professional Staff Assistant 2
NPI-7, LANL
08.2020 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant 4
T-3, LANL
11.2011 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant 3
T-3, LANL
09.2008 - 11.2011
Administrative Specialist 3
T-3, LANL
04.2007 - 09.2008
Administrative Specialist 2
T-7, LANL
02.2005 - 04.2007
Undergraduate Administrative Aide
T-7, LANL
04.2002 - 02.2005
Undergraduate Admin Aide
Public Affairs Office, LANL
06.2001 - 04.2002
High School Cooperative Student
Public Affairs Office, LANL
06.2000 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Office Administration
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High School
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High School
Associate of Science - Center For Nuclear Security Science
Texas A&M University