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KACI AYRES

KACI AYRES

Idaho Falls,ID

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional dedicated to adapting quickly to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of fostering strong client and team relationships. Focuses on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLASSIFICATION TECH III - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

IIDAHO ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION
Idaho Falls
10.2020 - Current
  • Review source documents for author reports with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ensure timely submission of completed source documents to the Laboratory Review System, facilitating efficient review and accurate classification.
  • Utilize various databases to access and analyze historical records.
  • Eliminate data redundancy via file purging.
  • Contributes effectively to team goals by accomplishing necessary outcomes.
  • Detrimental to the success of annual recertification audits.

NUCLEAR DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST

JACOBS Engineering Group
Idaho Falls
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Developed, managed, and maintained a nuclear programs/projects Document Control and Records Management (DCRM) system
  • Streamlined operations by conducting a comprehensive review of DC policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Conducted training sessions for clients and subcontractors on utilizing EDMS workflows and applications
  • Integrated guidelines and prerequisites into nuclear schemes
  • Developed streamlined systems and protocols for the preparation, distribution, retrieval and revision of documents.
  • Maintained compliance to nuclear and project policies/procedures through continuous monitoring of personnel, while managing client communication for document control
  • Performed regular assessments and surveillances on DCRM systems to ensure compliance with NQA-1 standards.

LDRD & STRATEGIC PLANNING BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Battelle Energy Alliance
Idaho Falls
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Maintained up-to-date LDRD SharePoint site with new projects' details
  • Supported implementation and testing of IT solutions for LDRD workflow.
  • Compiled information for annual LDRD proposal calls
  • Organized information meetings to facilitate communication on proposals.
  • Completed required data for DoE concurrence on each project upon proposal approval.
  • Organized seminars, workshops and tours to ensure seamless execution
  • Contributed to the success of the LDRD program through agenda preparation and general support.

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Battelle Energy Alliance
Idaho Falls
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Conducted organized review of BEA's procurement agreements and orders to prepare for federal audit.
  • Recognized discrepancies and informed respective managers and Contract Specialists
  • Generated weekly graphs and charts to demonstrate progress of incongruence correction by specialists
  • Assisted in implementing the Vendor Portal, an online gateway required by DoE for current and future vendors to ensure contract eligibility

FAMILY READINESS PRESIDENT

1-180th 45th IBCT Oklahoma National Guard
Poteau, OK
06.2006 - 05.2012
  • Supported and implemented the Commander's family readiness goals, providing necessary feedback.
  • Provided logistical and administrative support to members of the Family Readiness Group
  • Facilitated in-processing for newly assigned Soldiers and civilians, working with FRG to streamline contact information.
  • Led and directed the FRG
  • Organized and planned community-wide involvement in care package donations for soldiers
  • Managed sensitive Unit information to ensure compliance with OPSEC regulations for confidentiality
  • Managed budget and acquired funds through donor contributions
  • Planned and organized memorials for over 150 family and community members on tight timelines and with limited resources.

Education

Ph.D. Public Service Leadership - Emergency Management - Concentration in Homeland Security

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

MSM - Criminal Justice -

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

BSCJ - Criminal Justice -

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL

AABA - Healthcare Management -

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL

Skills

  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Healthcare Terminology
  • Educational Facilitation
  • Public Safety Management
  • Operations Coordination
  • Strategic Issue Analysis
  • Conflict Management Skills
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Operational Security Management
  • Data Collection/Analysis
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • OSHA Standards

Affiliations

  • 2010-US Army Freedom Team Salute Award
  • 2011-President's Volunteer Service Award
  • 2012-Present - Epsilon Pi Phi Emergency Management Honor Society
  • 2016-Present - Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society for Human Services

Publications

Nurses' Self-Reported Self-Assessment of Bioterrorism Events, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text, 1758044640

Awards

  • 2012-2015 - President's List - Capella University
  • 2010-U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Certificate
  • 2011-President's Volunteer Service Award

Teachingtrainingexperience

  • Family Readiness State Workshop, Dearborn, MI, 2008, Received training to effectively run a Family Readiness Organization and utilize those skills to further train volunteers to gain positions within the organization
  • AFTB Levels 1, 2, and 3 (Army Family Team Building) Training, 2008-2012, Level 1: Taught families how to maneuver through daily challenges of military life; utilizing community resources, and attaining financial readiness pre-during-post deployment; Level 2: Taught stress management and problem-solving skills and conflict resolution while acquiring knowledge on Army traditions, customs and protocol; Level 3: Taught how to expand leadership skills, effective communication techniques and mentor others into leadership positions.
  • FEMA/Emergency Management Institute, 2016-2017, IS-00100.a Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident ICS-200 IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do IS-00821.a Critical Infrastructure Support Annex HSEEP - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program - 1.60 IACET

Certification

FEMA Emergency Management Institute 20012-1015

  • IS-100.a: Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
  • IS-100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
  • IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do?
  • IS-821.a: Critical Infrastructure Support Annex
  • HSEEP - Homeland Security Expertise and Evaluation Program - 1.60 IACET

Teaching/Training

Family Readiness State Workshop - Dearborn, MI 2008

  • Received training to effectively run a Family Readiness Organization and utilize those skills to further train volunteers to gain positions within the organization

AFTB Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Army Family Team Building) 2008-2012

  • Level 1: Taught families how to maneuver through daily challenges of military life; utilizing community resources and attaining financial readiness pre-during-post deployments
  • Level 2: Taught stress management and problem-solving skills and conflict resolution while acquiring knowledge on Army traditions, customs and protocol
  • Level 3: Taught how to expand leadership skills, effective communication techniques and mentored others into leadership positions

Timeline

CLASSIFICATION TECH III - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

IIDAHO ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION
10.2020 - Current

LDRD & STRATEGIC PLANNING BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Battelle Energy Alliance
07.2017 - 09.2017

NUCLEAR DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST

JACOBS Engineering Group
01.2017 - 10.2020

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Battelle Energy Alliance
06.2016 - 07.2017

FAMILY READINESS PRESIDENT

1-180th 45th IBCT Oklahoma National Guard
06.2006 - 05.2012

Ph.D. Public Service Leadership - Emergency Management - Concentration in Homeland Security

Capella University

MSM - Criminal Justice -

Colorado Technical University

BSCJ - Criminal Justice -

American InterContinental University

AABA - Healthcare Management -

American InterContinental University
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