Meghan E. Thorpe
White Plains,MD
Summary
Mission-driven intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing data and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations. Proven track record of applying strategic analytical skills to identify potential threats and keep tasks on track for completion. Bringing 8 years of exceptional experience with the United States Navy becoming a Chief Petty Officer. Eager to bring detail oriented analytical expertise to help achieve company goals. Currently holds Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Munitions Analyst
Defense Planning Corporation
06.2022 - Current
- Provides munitions support to Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) assigned to Joint Staff, J-4 Logistics Directorate.
- Gathers information from various sources and assembling information for Government to use for decisions.
- Combines multiple fields among multiple datasets and conducting different types of analyses.
- Acts as a joint force integrator between combatant commands and military service stakeholders.
- Analyzes data on confidential material and creates thorough depictions to aid informed decisions in support of the War in Ukraine.
- Responds to varying requests for information sent from Congress or other agencies within the Department of Defense and performing qualitative and quantitative logistics analysis in tandem with multiple agencies to support exhaustive responses
- Provides 100% readiness analysis on a weekly basis for over 45 critical munitions.
- Makes recommendations for new or modified developments, priorities, and objectives to improve performance in mission-related programs.
- Uses Excel to mine and analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences, and present findings to leadership.
- Facilitates and keep track of program action items and deliverables to ensure timely submissions that meet program needs.
- Monitors and reports to Federal staff, progress of project plans and solutions relative to schedule, and advising whether deliverables conform to customer requirements, quality control standards, and negotiated metrics.
- Works with senior staff to reach out to client to clarify asks, debrief with client to explain data insights, and confirm reports generated.
- Utilizes intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
Logistics Analyst/Ammunition Safety Specialist
Gemini 3 Group, Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided research analysis and customer service to stakeholders in U.S. Marine Corps.
- Researched, identified, and recommended resources required for task execution and completion.
- Supervised support in Inventory Management, Plans and Analysis and Ammunition Safety.
- Managed 4 analyst revising of over 75 munitions safety reports.
- Improved communication between customer and client resulting in “Excellent” satisfaction rating.
- Assisted with qualitative strategic projects by researching and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Supported analyzing data to determine trends and relationships.
- Obtained information required for development of program guidance, goals, and objectives.
- Organized and transformed information into comprehensible structures.
- Identified problem areas and make recommendations for appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
Ordnance/Operations Manager
Naval Air Facility
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Supervised timely shipping and accounting of $5.2M in Navy ammunition assets.
- Maintained 100% accountability using Navy Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) with no discrepancies noted during four Explosive Safety Inspections
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supported National Capital Region for essential ammunition needs.
- Awarded recognition for management of morale improving programs such as Suicide Prevention, Morale Welfare and Recreation, and Leaders Association.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed non compliance issue in order to meet deadlines.
Training Supervisor
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Three
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Evaluated success of existing training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Collaborated with company leaders and department managers to determine training needs.
- Ensured timely and accurate delivery of all required monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual deliverables
- Organized, maintained, retrieved, and reviewed records for over 377 employees while maintaining a 95% readiness threshold.
- Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
- Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
- Scheduled and coordinated training sessions, including booking facilities and arranging catering.
- Developed and executed strategies to improve training program performance.
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
- Verified training program compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Munitions Storage Supervisor
Naval Munitions Command Atlantic
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Oversaw issuance and receipt of $570 million worth of Ordinance.
- Completed routine inspections of equipment and associated records to check compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Organized, maintained, retrieved, and reviewed records for over 377 employees while maintaining a approved 95% readiness threshold.
- Collaborated with team in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Psychology
University of Maryland Global
College Park, MD08.2022
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Logistics Documentation
- Systems Evaluation
- Quality Assurance Processes
- Data Analysis
- Database Management
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Report Writing
- Data Collection Management
- Attention to Detail
- Data Modeling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Hobbies
I love being apart of a great team and working on different projects. On my downtime, I enjoy eating great food and relaxing with my family.
Timeline
Joint Munitions Analyst
Defense Planning Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Logistics Analyst/Ammunition Safety Specialist
Gemini 3 Group, Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
Ordnance/Operations Manager
Naval Air Facility
01.2018 - 01.2022
Training Supervisor
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Three
01.2016 - 01.2018
Munitions Storage Supervisor
Naval Munitions Command Atlantic
01.2013 - 12.2016
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Psychology
University of Maryland Global
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