Melissa A. Vroom
Leidos
Woodbine,USA
23
years of professional experience
Team Lead managing end-to-end peer review operations for multiple Office of Justice Programs offices. Coordinates project schedules, reviewer assignments, consensus discussions, and program deliverables while supervising support staff and supporting DOJ policy compliance. Contributes to policy development, training, and budget planning across dozens of programs each year ensuring seamless execution of peer review activities.
Work History
Team Lead
18 Years 4 Months- Acted as primary point of contact for multiple Office of Justice Programs (OJP) offices, managing end-to-end peer review operations. In this leadership role, I manage end-to-end peer review operations, including project scheduling, reviewer coordination, and program deliverables. Supervised support staff, facilitated consensus discussions, ensured compliance with DOJ policies and procedures. Contributed to peer review policy development, training initiatives, and budget planning, supporting dozens of programs annually while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
Peer Review Solicitation Support
1 Year 4 Months- Coordinated solicitation support services for OJP bureaus and program offices, enhancing peer review processes. Coordinated and interacted with subject matter experts for peer review assignments and ensured compliance with deliverables and schedules. Compiled and facilitated documentation for consensus review discussions, driving collaborative decision-making. Trained and monitored staff on peer review activities, policies, and procedures, ensuring adherence and knowledge retention.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Office Manager
3 Years 6 Months- Oversaw daily operations, including scheduling patient appointments, managing insurance billing systems, and maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring optimal time management and minimizing wait times.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels to support clinic needs.
Education
College - Family Studies
College - General Studies
Skills
Project scheduling
Reviewer coordination
Compliance monitoring
Policy development
Budget planning
Training & development
Team management
Customer service
Communication skills
Administrative experience
Microsoft Excel
SharePoint
Process improvement
Quality assurance
Risk management
Timeline
Team Lead
Leidos
04.2008 - CurrentRead More
Peer Review Solicitation Support
Lockheed Martin
04.2007 - 08.2008Read More
Office Manager
Pierre Palian Dentistry
10.2003 - 04.2007Read More
Montgomery College
College from General Studies
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University of Maryland
College from Family Studies
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Certifications/ Memberships
Member, National Grants Management Association (2014-Present)
Active NCAI and MBI security designation issued by OJP