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Pamela Annette Scott

Atlanta,United States

Summary

Dynamic Program Specialist with the CDC, adept at program coordination and project facilitation. Successfully enhanced program initiatives through strategic evaluation and staff training. Proven ability in policy interpretation and risk management, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve organizational goals. Recognized for delivering effective security guidance and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated program activities to align with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to support project objectives.
  • Guided new staff on roles and responsibilities within programming framework.
  • Identified opportunities for enhancing program initiatives and operations.
  • Conducted team-building exercises to promote collaboration among project staff.
  • Provided technical support for software use related to the project.
  • Led team meetings to convey updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.

Security Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, United States
07.2005 - 11.2024
  • Negotiated security-related issues in Smartcard office, interpreting policies for procedural guidelines.
  • Provided security guidance and technical advice to contract employees in Smartcard office.
  • Completed Physical Security Training Program, identifying vulnerabilities and justifying security recommendations.
  • Presented security information as team leader backup during New Employees Orientation Briefing.
  • Checked personnel security clearances to validate compliance with minimal acceptable levels for PIV card sponsorship.
  • Delivered rapid HSPD-12 credentialing support for large groups during PHAP and EIS conferences.
  • Maintained strong relationships with security officials, assisting PCIF Manager with various tasks across OPDIV agencies.
  • Monitored surveillance systems to detect and respond to potential security threats.

Education

Master's degree - Human Services

Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
06.2018

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Herzing University
Atlanta, GA, United States
05.2016

Skills

  • program coordination
  • project facilitation
  • staff training
  • program evaluation
  • policy interpretation
  • risk management

Additional Information

Maintains Secret Security Clearance, Served in US Army from 08/01/89 to 05/01/96, Volunteered in a Community Outreach Center

Availability

Permanent, Full-time

Job Related Training

  • Industrial Security Training, 2020
  • COR1 Certification Training, 2019
  • Physical Security Training Program, 2017

Desired Locations

  • Atlanta, United States
  • New York, United States

Timeline

Program Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
11.2024 - Current

Security Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
07.2005 - 11.2024

Master's degree - Human Services

Kaplan University

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Herzing University
Pamela Annette Scott