Desmond Johnson
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dynamic Intermediate Management Consultant with a proven track record at Silosmashers, Inc, excelling in cross-functional team collaboration and project management. Spearheaded Confluence webpage designs and enhanced DOJ agency operations, showcasing expertise in JIRA and process improvement. Achieved a seamless integration of financial management systems, demonstrating a keen acumen for government contracting and vendor management. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasonal eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Strategic professional in business operations known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intermediate Business Consultant
Silosmashers, Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Justice (Remote/Hybrid)
- Designed and published classified Confluence webpages on classified and unclassified intranet platforms
- Created survey customer performance forms using Microsoft Forms templates and converted questionnaires .pdf into forms
- Performed unclassified JIRA Automation ticketing process in UAT testing
- Review and manually approve travel authorizations and travel vouchers in e2 Solutions government travel
- Department of Justice (Remote/Hybrid)
Program Manager
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: PMO Team (Remote)
- Created and managed 20+ projects in Excel and importing data into Power BI dashboards
- Performed project closeout procedures on contracts and created project conclusion reports
- Created project tracking guides in SharePoint and created charts to view the phases and tasks of each project
- Formulated Quarterly Performance Management Review reports for the CEO and Business Development Team
- Created a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System CPAR training guide and to train 6 Project Managers effectively
- Managed JIRA to tracked project scope, schedule, cost, and risks for ensuring on-time project delivery within budgetary limitations
- PMO Team (Remote)
Project Manager - DOJ
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Department of Justice (Remote/Hybrid)
- Tracked acquisitions commitments, obligations, de-obligations, and awards using Momentum Financial Software Systems under program UFMS (Unified Financial Management Systems)
- Developed and deployed a dashboard (i.e., SharePoint) that allowed researching and data mining/analysis for the executives to review
- Assisted with preparing Modernization proposal recommendations including the preparation of acquisition documents to include market research, J&A, SOW, and documentation needed for Acquisition Review Board
- Facilitated the development of the Enterprise License Agreement package for pre-award review, including the statement of work, acquisition planning, marketing research, contract overviews, and contract strategies
- Delivered timely and up-to-date monthly program manager reviews, monthly status reports, and corporate annual performance reviews to relevant stakeholders and executives for corrective actions
- Improved Asset Management capabilities by creating classified SharePoint Software License and Maintenance Exchange webpage using Infopath, HTML Form Web Part, Business Data items, Business Data item builder, and Business Data
- Performed employee onboarding process for new hires
- Department of Justice (Remote/Hybrid)
Deputy Project Manager
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Department of Justice (Hybrid)
- Prepared Purchase Requisitions using the Electronic Procurement and Accounting System (EPAS-D) while maintaining accountability and transparency in the procurement process
- Assisted with the proper development of requirements gathering and draft acquisition packages to include but not limited to option year renewals and contract recompetes
- Created and maintained project schedules for 10 BPA ELA contracts using Jira
- Development of budget forecasting for tracking and analyzing technical and financial data such using Excel and Pivot tables
- Prepared and managed Scrum meetings and Sprint/Product Backlog
- Tracked acquisitions commitments, obligations, de-obligations, and awards using Momentum Financial Software
- Developed and implemented an enterprise-level SharePoint dashboard that provided updates on project progress, operation risks, and financial status
- Assisted the government with development of a comprehensive contract strategy for new Enterprise License Agreements (ELA’s) to position the FBI for successful mission achievements
- Department of Justice (Hybrid)
Business Systems Consultant
TeraThink
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Defense Washington Headquarter Services (WHS)
- Tracked and maintained the EBAS-D Acquisition Help Desk via Momentum Financial Software system to effectively answer and resolve stakeholder queries and concerns for the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process
- Created allotments, and allocated budget lines for BES using Momentum financial software Budget Execution
- Tracked funding using Momentum budget query to view credit/debits to verify which project/programs were being funded and awarded
- Ran Budget Execution batch jobs reports that identified Appropriations, Allotments, and Allocations
- Created Commitments and Obligations using Momentum financial software system
- Resolved trouble tickets daily regarding acquisition, procurement, travel, budget and accounting via Remedy
- Department of Defense Washington Headquarter Services (WHS)
Payroll Admin Lead - DOJ & FBI
CACI
04.2015 - 10.2016
Momentum Production Functional Analyst – Department of Justice
IBM
07.2013 - 07.2014
ERP Momentum Financial System Functional Analyst – Department of Justice
IBM
11.2007 - 06.2013
Education
Business Management - e-Commerce
DeVry University
AAS Culinary -
Stratford University
Certificate - Government Contracting – Sole Source Selection Process
George Washington University
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Planning and execution
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Business analysis
- Solution implementation
- Strategic development
- Report preparation
- Presentation skills
- Training and mentoring
- Cost reduction
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvement
- Customer service management
- Acquisition Planning & Management
- Financial Management
- Project Management Methodologies
- Asset Management
- SaaS
- Vendor Management
- Government Contracting and Accounting
- Enterprise License Agreements
- Systems Implementation & Upgrades
- Process Mocks & Script Testing
- ERP: Jira
- ERP: Momentum
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: Word
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: Outlook
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: Microsoft Forms
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: SharePoint 2013
- Microsoft Office Suite & 365: Visio
- Data Visualization: Power BI
- Data Visualization: Confluence
- Model: CMMI
- ITSM: HP Service Manager
- ITSM: Remedy
Certification
PMI Member, 8820182, preparing for PMP certification
Clearance
Top-Secret
Affiliations
- Culinary
- Home Improvement
- Self-Directed Learning through Various Books
Timeline
Intermediate Business Consultant
Silosmashers, Inc
01.2024 - Current
Program Manager
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
07.2022 - 01.2023
Project Manager - DOJ
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
03.2020 - 07.2022
Deputy Project Manager
Technical Management Resources (TMR)
12.2017 - 03.2020
Business Systems Consultant
TeraThink
10.2016 - 12.2017
Payroll Admin Lead - DOJ & FBI
CACI
04.2015 - 10.2016
Momentum Production Functional Analyst – Department of Justice
IBM
07.2013 - 07.2014
ERP Momentum Financial System Functional Analyst – Department of Justice
IBM
11.2007 - 06.2013
Business Management - e-Commerce
DeVry University
AAS Culinary -
Stratford University
Certificate - Government Contracting – Sole Source Selection Process
George Washington University
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