Proven and goal motivated project manager offering a critical combination of technical acumen and operational management capabilities. Outstanding track record planning and executing key strategies, spearheading cross-functional teams and projects, administering multimillion-dollar contracts, and ensuring compliancy with federal, state, local and organizational regulations. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented performer with superior communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Support Specialist
Georgia Tech Research Institute
07.2016 - Current
Current Projects
Co-PI for $97MM, 5-year IDIQ vehicle
Co-PI for $2.8MM, 2-year IDIQ vehicle
Co-Pi for $94MM, 5-year IAC MAC Task Order
Project Contributions
Create templates for project wide deliverables and maintain monthly reporting to customers; Performance Cost Reports, Project Status Reports, Project Staffing Reports, Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Reports, Integrated Master Schedules.
Provide input to all task areas, review deliverables from initiation to close-out, manage the overall project budget, schedule, and deliverable deadlines.
Develop Project Management Review presentations for project evaluation and funding continuation.
Identify project needs and risks such as funding expiration, security documentation, budget realignments, no cost extensions, travel requirements, and incremental funding to avoid projects having to stop work.
Manage and coordinate all GTRI on-site demonstration activities, logistics, and transition of technology.
Manage the recruitment and administrative tasks of building a team for contract captures; enlist preferred subcontractors, gather NDAs and appropriated signature sheets, construct teaming agreements and data call questionnaires.
Previous Projects
Project Manager for $21.4M, 2.5-year Air Force contract
Project Manager for $31.2M, 3-year Air Force contract
Served as part of the Cyber Interdisciplinary Research Institute (IISP) leadership team implementing successful cybersecurity programs and initiatives from strategy and planning through to execution.
Selected Contributions
Captured nine new sponsors by optimizing a "pay to play" business strategy for selected IISP events.
Implemented the first e-commerce system for Georgia Tech Cybersecurity Summit resulting in $15k revenue towards the cost of the event.
Project Consultant
Du-Sauzay Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Oversee preparation and management of overseas event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Fulfill contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and on-site event coordination.
Supported client leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for annual events.
Supervised onsite events team including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
Project Support Specialist
Georgia Tech Research Institute
10.2012 - 07.2016
GTRI CIPHER/ICL
Managed logistics and administrative duties for up to five concurrent projects, overseeing them from initiation to completion by effectively prioritizing tasks and assigning responsibilities.
Maintained daily communication with multiple research teams to ensure project timelines were adhered to.
Acted as a liaison between the research facility and research sponsors, facilitating smooth communication and providing regular updates on project progress.
Facilitated the transition of projects from the estimation and pre-construction phase to a clearly defined project execution plan.
Ensured vendor compliance and provided recommendations to resolve any regulatory issues identified.
Collected and distributed project-related materials to all stakeholders, including department leadership and project sponsors, at key milestones in the project timeline.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2011
Skills
Project Management
Technical Analysis
Financial Management & Forecasting
Risk Mitigation
Communication & Presentation Skills
Schedule Management
Change Management
Logistics & Event Management
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Cross-functional Collaboration
Technical Skills
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows and MacOSX
Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Workday, Service Now, Banner, Adobe Creative Suite, JIRA, PeopleSoft, Atlassian Suite
Certification
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI - June, 2020 Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter
GTRI Project Director Certificate - July 2022
Secret Security Clearance
Awards
Spot Award, October 2015 - Execution of the inaugural Center for the Development and Application of the Internet of Things Technologies board kickoff
Spot Award, November 2015 - Execution of the 13th Annual Georgia Tech Cyber Security Summit.
Spot Award, 2018 Fiscal Year for Outstanding Performance
Spot Award, 2019 Fiscal Year for Outstanding Performance
Timeline
Project Consultant
Du-Sauzay Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Senior Project Support Specialist
Georgia Tech Research Institute
07.2016 - Current
Project Support Specialist
Georgia Tech Research Institute
10.2012 - 07.2016
BBA - Marketing
Valdosta State University
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI - June, 2020 Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter
GTRI Project Director Certificate - July 2022
Secret Security Clearance
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