Nadine DaCosta

• Managed procurement and supplier relationships, securing resources critical to organizational success
• Analyze and approve contractual documents submitted for review
• Managed expense policy enforcement with integrity, fostering financial accountability at all organizational levels
• Accurately maintain administrative records for review and QA purposes
• Generated travel-related reports for clients to facilitate decision-making.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
• Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans
• Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures

• Led planning for large-scale company events, optimizing travel and venue selection for maximum efficiency and mission success
• Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports
• Coordinated both international and domestic travel accommodations, arranging for airfare, hotel, passports and rental car reservations
• Generated travel-related reports for leadership to facilitate decision-making
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel regulations and best practices to better serve customers
• Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.

• Create project plans, define project scopes, and drive project deliverables with cross-functional teams
• Led the development of a Marketing Plan targeting decision-makers, resulting in increased awareness and adoption of evidence-based practices for addressing negative behaviors within the DoD
• Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends
• Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
• Implemented automated office systems, optimizing client, and data communications as well as records management
• Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees

• Develop high-quality business strategies and plans to ensure compliance with short-term and long-term objectives and regulations
• Managed procurement and supplier relationships, securing resources critical to organizational success
• Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
• Implemented company policies, technical procedures, and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports, and access
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
• Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes

• Designed and implemented scalable processes for event planning and corporate administration
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations
• Analyzed the effectiveness and efficiency of employee programs and operations and make recommendations for modifications in procedures
• Spearheaded initiatives to embed DEI principles into training materials, fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment
• Prepare compliance and affirmative action reports while ensuring organizational compliance with all laws and regulations
• Planned workshops to help workplaces remain complaint free and support diverse employees

A degree in information technology with an emphasis in Networking prepares you for the roles of Computer Network Engineer, Computer Network Architect, or Network Manager.

cum laude graduate

Principles of Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Operating Systems, Information Security Analysis,Securing the Cloud