Gerri delValle
Business and Operations Specialist
Annapolis Junction,MD
Summary
Successfully orchestrated innovative solutions, realizing 1 million dollars in cost savings while overseeing a 2.2 million dollar budget, showcasing exceptional leadership and process improvement capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Strategic and Operations Program Specialist
Joint Staff
10.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Directorate of Management, Joint Support Services Office, Logistics Branch.
- I serve as the JSSSO Supervisory Strategic and Operations Program Specialist (Logistics Branch Chief) supporting the Chairman, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, eleven combatant commands, and a 4.6 thousand workforce.
- I lead a diverse workforce of civilian, military, and contractor personnel to accomplish the organizational mission of the Joint Staff.
- As the supervisor, I am responsible for establishing performance management criteria, personnel evaluation and development, disciplinary actions, and communication of strategic plans/objectives.
- As the Logistics Branch Chief, I develop supply chain strategic plans to meet the changing demand frequency of the Joint Staff which includes leadership, business operations, business management, workforce planning, human capital development and program management of the Joint Staff’s property management and accountability program, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, procurement/acquisition program, distribution center and warehousing functions, supply/logistics policy development and Management Internal Control Program for GPC/Property Management.
- As the business and logistical program subject matter expert, I advise 27 Division and 5 Allied Liaisons on acquisition/contract procurement.
- I manage and execute a $2.2M simplified acquisition budget, directing sourcing & funding allocations for Congressional-mandated programs.
- I developed a technologically innovative strategy and led the agency's implementation of GSA’s Telemetric program, enabling real-time tracking of government vehicles.
- This initiative saved over 600 labor hours in manual data input and $800K in process improvements.
- I directly supervise, manage, and provide oversight of a diverse workforce of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
- I serve as the Component Property Lead (CPL), providing program management and oversight for the Joint Staff property management and accountability program.
- I provide direction and oversight to (3) geographically disbursed Accountable Property Officers to manage the Joint Staff property book, which contains over 20K assets, valued at over 10M dollars.
- Developed innovative solutions to consolidate property custodian accounts, implemented a reutilization program resulting in over $150,000 in cost savings, and initiated a wall-to-wall inventory of Pentagon Joint Staff spaces to ensure accurate accountability of Joint Staff property and DISA electronic equipment.
- I coordinate with J3 in the development of COOP logistical requirements to support COOP exercises on-site and at designated remote locations.
- Ensure that the logistical policy and budget incorporate current and future COOP requirements to ensure efficient and effective emergency response.
- I serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for three multimillion-dollar labor support contracts, which consist of providing contract oversight, work acceptance of the work performed, receipt and acceptance of contractor invoices, and reporting of performance to the Contracting Officer through PIEE/WAWF.
- I develop yearly budget submissions to support current requirements and identify unfunded requirements to support changes within the Performance Work Statement (PWS), new requirements, and forecasts for future requirements.
- I lead the program technology and innovation strategy to spearhead a new direction for program management within the Joint Staff.
- Lead diverse workforce to implement technology to move from a manual data input system to a system that leverages bar code scanning and mass upload of information into the DPAS Warehouse Module.
- I have implemented data metrics through collaboration with private industry, Advana, and Microsoft, to streamline business processes and identify areas for process improvement.
- I have restructured the JSSSO Logistics organization to focus on customer service and initiative-taking planning, which has resulted in increased operational efficiency and improved customer service.
- I have developed and established a Joint Staff policy for the effective utilization of government resources and equipment, which has resulted in zero losses of equipment.
- I have developed and implemented the Joint Staff Reutilization Program, resulting in cost savings of $1 million and increased operational efficiency of the program.
- I have developed senior-level briefings for presentation to Senior Executives within the Joint Staff and the Director of the Joint Staff.
- Directorate of Management, Joint Support Services Office, Logistics Branch.
- I currently have a Top Secret SSBI clearance granted in October 2020 and am in a Tested Designated Position.
Logistics Management Specialist (Reutilization Program Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Workforce Management Directorate.
- I served as the Excess Reutilization Program Manager and central point of contact for the DISA Agency in matters related to reutilization and disposal of Agency-wide network, satellite, communications, software, and IT equipment.
- I served as the subject matter expert on logistical issues, guiding customers on roles, responsibilities, policies, procedures, processes, and practices.
- I served as the Requirements Program Manager, identifying program requirements for financial resources, including materials and services, needed to support the program.
- I developed and identified budgetary requirements with program managers and logistical staff for POM fiscal submissions.
- In this capacity, I planned, organized, directed, and personally assured compliance with logistical procedures, evaluated alternative strategies and design options, identifying risks and accomplishments in meeting system readiness objectives.
- I developed internal processes and procedures to encompass logistical requirements from inception to disposition to ensure the accuracy of the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).
- I review processes and procedures to develop future strategies for process improvement to utilize limited resources efficiently.
- Develop and present recommendations to Senior Leadership in the form of business case analysis, charts, diagrams, and briefs regarding new program implementation, process improvement, and strategic way ahead.
- Workforce Management Directorate.
- I currently have a Top Secret SSBI clearance granted in June 2014 and am in a Tested Designated Position.
Policy and Compliance Branch Chief
Defense Information Systems Agency
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Workforce Management Directorate.
- I served as the Policy and Compliance Branch Chief responsible for direct supervision of (1) GS-0346-13-Team and (5) GS-0346-12s.
- Supervision encompassed the development of performance plans, management of work assignments, counseling, disciplinary actions, awards, leave management, and training.
- Served as the subject matter expert regarding logistical policy development and implementation, and served as the subject matter expert regarding logistical compliance program and implementation.
- I served as the subject matter expert regarding logistical matters for the Agency and aided customers regarding logistical concerns, roles, responsibilities, policies, procedures, processes, and practices.
- I developed SWOT and PEST analyses, aligned mission, vision, and goal statements with business objectives, and implemented courses of action to achieve results.
- I develop yearly budgetary requirements and track execution to ensure the program objectives are met.
- I identify unfunded requirements during Program Reviews and develop data-supported justification packages to supplement fiscal submissions.
- Workforce Management Directorate.
- I currently have a Top Secret SSBI clearance granted in June 2014 and am in a Tested Designated Position.
Logistics Management Specialist (Office Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Workforce Management Directorate.
- I developed and implemented logistical policies for the DISA Agency, including the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) and the Property Management and Accountability Policy, to ensure compliance with DoD policy.
- Performed evaluation of all property custodians (logisticians) to ensure compliance with agency policy and internal management controls.
- I developed and prepared cost estimates and business cases to support the implementation of technological solutions to resolve complex logistical issues.
- I served as the subject matter logistical expert for the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Program for the DISA Agency, which encompasses various geographical locations including Europe, Pacific, and Southwest Asia.
- In this capacity, I developed and provided recommendations for Senior Level (Flag Officers and Senior Executives).
- Recommendations provided in verbal briefings, charts, and metrics to demonstrate targeted goals and objectives.
- I developed long and short-term logistics strategies for Agency property management/accountability, including policy development, process improvement initiatives, and the use of automation to enhance program effectiveness.
- I developed, prepared, and presented logistical training seminars for all Financial Liability Officers (FLO).
- This entailed preparing course materials, coordinating and scheduling training, and providing subject matter expertise to address presented questions.
- Workforce Management Directorate.
- I currently have a Top Secret SSBI clearance granted in June 2014 and am in a Tested Designated Position.
Management/Program Specialist (Office Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Workforce Management Directorate.
- I served as the principal/program specialist and office manager for the Workforce Management Directorate.
- The Directorate includes one Tier II SES, a senior ranking Military Deputy, and a GS-15 Civilian Deputy.
- I served as the subject matter expert in administrative management, policy development, continuous process improvement, and strategic planning.
- I provided direct supervision for a GS-12 Management Analyst and two GS-08 Management and Program Assistants.
- This included development of their performance work plans, management, review and assignment of work, counseling, disciplinary actions, awards, leave management, and employee development.
- Served as the Approving Official (AO) for the government purchase card supply purchases for the Directorate, which entailed review and certification of invoices, reconciliation of discrepancies, and implementation of internal controls to ensure a successful program.
- Provided direction and guidance to the eight GS-15 Division Chiefs regarding compliance with Directorate policy and served as the subject matter expert regarding compliance with DISA Agency Management Internal Control Program (MICP).
- I served as the business management subject matter expert for the agency Executive Officer/Officer Manager meetings to ensure standardization of administrative procedures and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Workforce Management Directorate.
Administrative Specialist
Naval Facilities Engineering Command EUAFSWA
07.2011 - 03.2014
- I served as the principal civilian assistant to the Public Works Officer and the Deputy Public Works Officer in matters relating to personnel and financial management.
- In this capacity, I served as the subject matter expert in areas related to business management, human resource management, and administrative management.
- I prepared a yearly $9.4M budget and tracked the execution of the budget.
- Prepared unfunded budgetary submission during Program Review and POM cycles.
- I prepared and delivered high-level briefings to senior military officers, visiting dignitaries, host nation government representatives, and departmental employees.
- I represented the department at installation, region, and NAVFAC level meetings and conferences.
- I spoke with full authority of the Public Works Officer in his absence.
- I served as the primary subject matter expert regarding human resource matters, recommending policies and procedures for staffing, classification, labor relations, and employee compensation for a staff of 243 personnel.
- I collaborated closely with the Director of HRO ROTA to develop human resource strategies and plans to address various issues affecting our local nation’s indirect hires.
- I lead the division directors and branch supervisors in analyzing the PWD mission and developing the strategic business plan to accomplish the mission.
- I identified actual or potential problem areas within the strategic plan, and I directed corrective action based upon sound management principles.
- I provided direct supervision to (14) local nation indirect hires at grade levels ranging from GS-04 to GS-11.
- In this capacity, I developed the employee's electronic Individual Development Plan (eIDP), initiated and approved awards, initiated disciplinary actions, reviewed/revised position descriptions, and made selections for subordinate positions.
- I served as the department's principal position management official, and I functioned as the internal labor resource sponsor.
- This function entailed reviewing our internal organizational structure to ensure alignment between grade levels and organizational structure.
- I reviewed/revised supervisory position descriptions and organizational charts to ensure supervisor-to-employee ratios were in alignment.
- I resolved all discrepancies encountered within these areas to ensure proper position management.
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration - Business
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Senior Executive Fellows - Executive Leadership
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA11.2022
M.D. - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD12.2019
Senior Leadership Development - Leadership
Partnership For Public Service
Washington10.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
MD05.2016
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Budgeting
- Process improvement
Office
305-797-0479
Certification
- ITIL Continuous Service Improvement Certification, 12/2018
- ITIL Foundations Certification, 12/2016
Job Related Recognition
- 10/01/20, Received four (5) time-off awards, four (4) cash awards, and four (4) Performance Ratings of Outstanding for my efforts. Nominated for Civilian of the Quarter for the first quarter of FY22.
- 09/01/15, Received six (6) time-off awards, two (2) cash awards, and three (3) Performance Ratings of Outstanding for my efforts.
- 03/01/14, Received a Directorate Coin for my leadership and management of the Workforce Management Directorate Front Office in July 2015. One (1) Performance Award for my Outstanding Performance Rating and one (1) time off award.
- 07/01/11, Received one (1) On the Spot Award and one (1) Performance Award. Received Letters of Appreciation from both the Commanding Officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters and the Public Works Officer of Rota, Spain, for my outstanding effort to lead the way for the Public Works Department Rota.
- 06/01/08, Received the first “Unsung Hero” Award from the Command on February 2011, two (2) Admiral's coins from Admiral Shear and Admiral Mossey for my efforts to recruit personnel to the NAVFAC EURSWA area of responsibility, as well as one (1) CO's coin from CAPT Borowy. Received a Command Coin from CAPT Donley, ROICC Djibouti, for my efforts to recruit/staff Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Received two (2) Special Act Monetary Awards for my classification efforts to transition from NSPS to GS and for my recruitment efforts throughout our Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Job Related Training
- Harvard Leadership Decision Making, 2024
- Harvard Senior Executive Fellows Program, 2022
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLC 051 - Managing Government Property in Possession of Contractors, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLC 106 Contracting Officer’s Representative with a Mission Focus, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLM 047 Fiscal and Physical Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics, 2019
- Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Course - 9610 Material Control Officer, 2019
- Partnership for Public Service Excellence in Government Fellow Program – Leadership Development, 2019
- Lessons Learned Manager’s Course, 2019
- Leading in the Speed of Trust, 2019
- PMI Agile Practitioner, 2017
- DISA Mid-Level Leader Development, 2016
- Problem Solving/Strategic Thinking, 2016
- PMP Project Management Professional Training, 2016
- USDA Graduate School – Admin Officer’s Workshop, 2013
- USDA Graduate School – Strategic Human Capital Management, 2013
Timeline
Supervisory Strategic and Operations Program Specialist
Joint Staff
10.2020 - Current
Logistics Management Specialist (Reutilization Program Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
11.2019 - 09.2020
Policy and Compliance Branch Chief
Defense Information Systems Agency
07.2019 - 11.2019
Logistics Management Specialist (Office Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
09.2015 - 05.2019
Management/Program Specialist (Office Manager)
Defense Information Systems Agency
03.2014 - 09.2015
Administrative Specialist
Naval Facilities Engineering Command EUAFSWA
07.2011 - 03.2014
Doctorate of Business Administration - Business
Walden University
Senior Executive Fellows - Executive Leadership
Harvard University
M.D. - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Senior Leadership Development - Leadership
Partnership For Public Service
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
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