Rosetta Dames
Summary
Results-driven Project Professional with a strong analytical and process-oriented approach, specializing in PMO support, project lifecycle management, and operational efficiency within federal contracting environments. Expertise in leveraging Power BI to convert raw data into actionable insights, enhancing project visibility and decision-making. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams on governance standards, managing complex stakeholder requirements, and implementing strategies to significantly reduce operational costs. Committed to driving excellence and innovation in project execution and strategic planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Chenega Corporation/C2 Alaska
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and automated Power BI dashboards to unify disparate data sources, providing real-time visibility into project status, milestones, and performance metrics for over 30+ initiatives
- Executed comprehensive testing, analysis, and optimization of SharePoint PMO initiatives, enhancing repository management for project documents.
- Monitored task completion and milestones for 30+ projects, proactively identifying delays and ensuring alignment with strategic project deadlines.
- Validated deliverables against technical specifications and contractual requirements prior to client submission, reducing revisions.
- Provided subject matter expertise on PMO tasks during workforce planning meetings, streamlining workflows and delivering significant reductions in time and labor costs.
- Mentored project leads on PMO standards, establishing document control procedures that achieved 100% adherence to corporate governance requirements
- Coordinated conflict-free calendars for multiple Directors of DERA to maximize executive efficiency.
- Coordinated complex travel logistics (50+ domestic/international trips) and government credit card applications, ensuring strict adherence to federal travel regulations and cost-efficiency.
- Streamlined department email inbox by implementing unsubscribing and archiving processes.
Confidential Administrative Assistant (SEC)
Chenega Corporation/C2 Alaska
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered proactive calendar management and scheduling support to 2 executives, enhancing efficiency and preventing scheduling conflicts in fast-paced environments.
- Spearheaded department-wide initiative targeting enhancement of hiring practices and promotion of inclusive workplace culture.
- Orchestrated comprehensive travel arrangements (booking, logistics, expense reporting) for OCOO.
- Orchestrated scheduling and logistics for over 20 sensitive, high-profile interviews.
- Managed high-volume inbound calls, prioritizing urgent issues and ensuring timely responses.
- Oversaw and safeguarded sensitive candidate and employee information with strict confidentiality.
Administrative Assistant
Venesco (DHS)
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed executive-level documentation that enhanced meeting discussions and ensured clarity in capturing and communicating all key information, decisions, and action items.
- Oversaw booking and allocation of meeting spaces across multiple departments.
- Optimized conference room scheduling process, halving booking time and eliminating meeting wait times.
- Managed office supply inventory and executed all related purchases and budget tracking using a p-card.
- Managed all facets of facility maintenance and IT infrastructure support to ensure uninterrupted office operations.
- Facilitated direct support to Chief of Staff by effectively managing special projects as required, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information and initiatives.
- Reviewed documents for grammatical precision and accuracy before submission.
- Delivered cross-coverage support for administrative personnel.
Administrative Assistant
AAA Mid-Atlantic
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Compiled financial reports and supported manager in battery sale calculations.
- Organized and archived an average of 40 daily driver logs and related paperwork with precise attention to detail.
- Oversaw sorting and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail across all departments.
- Sustained and updated tow truck registrations for over 40 vehicles.
- Managed departmental inventory and procured supplies, preventing shortages.
- Executed payment processing for outstanding vendor invoices linked to front office, fostering excellent stakeholder relationships.
- Administered petty cash and conducted reconciliation process.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Project Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Project Lifestyle Management
- PMO Governance
- Risk Monitoring
- Task and Milestone Tracking
- Deliverable Quality Assurance (QA)
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teams Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Resource Coordination
- Workforce Planning
- Strategic Documentation
- Federal Agency Compliance
- Effective cross-team communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Chenega Corporation/C2 Alaska
03.2023 - Current
Confidential Administrative Assistant (SEC)
Chenega Corporation/C2 Alaska
08.2021 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
Venesco (DHS)
05.2019 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
AAA Mid-Atlantic
06.2016 - 09.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) - Project Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus