Karen Gentile

Seasoned Consultant with background in developing and implementing successful business strategies. Strong track record in identifying opportunities for operational improvement, driving efficiency, and facilitating change management initiatives. Demonstrated skills in project management, strategic planning and team leadership. Significant contributions made to enhance organizational growth and profitability in previous roles.

• Guidehouse, Senior Consultant, Mclean, Virginia, 08/21, Present, Evaluate financial reporting memoranda and workflow documentation to evaluate risk, compliance, and internal controls in accordance with regulatory requirements., Led the day-to-day G-Invoicing transaction, program management and implementation initiatives., Partnered with stakeholders to monitor progress, uncover risks, and develop mitigation plans., Incorporated updates to operational and reporting platforms to enhance IGT buy/sell transaction activities., Maintained ongoing communication with clients to understand their evolving needs and provide targeted support., Built a user-friendly data repository and training resource within SharePoint.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The Office of Business Oversight (OBO), Evaluate financial reporting memoranda and workflow documentation to evaluate risk, compliance, and internal controls in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• U.S. Department of Transportation, Treasury’s G-Invoicing, Intragovernmental Buy/Sell Transaction System, Led the day-to-day G-Invoicing transaction, program management and implementation initiatives., Partnered with stakeholders to monitor progress, uncover risks, and develop mitigation plans., Incorporated updates to operational and reporting platforms to enhance IGT buy/sell transaction activities., Maintained ongoing communication with clients to understand their evolving needs and provide targeted support., Built a user-friendly data repository and training resource within SharePoint.
• U.S. Department of Transportation, Annual Financial Review, Verified the DOT's Annual Financial Review (AFR) adheres to regulatory standards.
• U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights, Best Practices for Title VI Program and Process Review, Conducted Title VI compliance reviews for entities receiving federal financial assistance., Exceeded the contracted number of Title VI compliance reviews completed by 365% (730 reviews).
• Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program (AMJP), Performed Risk Assessments on grant recipients to ensure accuracy, allowability and adherence to program guidelines., Directed the Mark Closed Process, analyzed payment, expense, and compliance documentation.
• Gentile & Company, Consultant, Vienna, Virginia, 01/15, 06/19, Researched, analyzed, budgeted, and procured all materials for design and renovation projects., Created standardized processes that enhanced the workflow, internal controls, timing, and budget for all projects.
• Freddie Mac, Senior Program Manager, Mclean, Virginia, 10/06, 01/08, Partnered with the senior management team to gain insights into the division's strategic direction., Analyzed the management reporting platform to propose a more forward-facing view of business results.
• Investments & Capital Markets, Strategic Re-engineering, Project Manager II, 09/04, 11/05, Directed the planning and execution of large projects within the Investments and Capital Markets Division.
• Investments & Capital Markets, Strategic Re-engineering, Project Manager I, 08/03, 09/04, Participated in the planning and execution of all projects within the Investments and Capital Markets Division.
• Merrill Lynch, Jersey City, New Jersey, 04/00, 08/03, Managed the daily operations staff and project work associated with collateral risk management.
• The Prudential Life Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey, 09/97, 04/00, Managed the daily operations staff and project work associated with securities lending.

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow Belt Certification

• Business Development Research
• Employee Engagement Coordinator
• All Hands Planning Committee
• Women’s Inclusion Network
• Doubles Tennis
• Travel & Adventure
• Boardgames
• Trivia

Active Public Trust Clearance with the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of the Treasury