Stephanie L. Braswell
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional with a strong track record of delivering results in diverse environments. Adept at adapting to new challenges and driven by a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement. I am skilled in effective communication, project management, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative work environments. Brings an analytical mindset, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administrative Support
Cherokee Nation Business
06.2020 - 04.2025
- CSD Lead in support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical Affairs (MA). Led the planning, scheduling, and execution of Administrative Support for Medical Affairs Leadership Support Front Office.
- Directly supervised 12 personnel within DHA enterprise; provided guidance/status reports to program leadership.
- Participated in leadership meetings, DHA, Tri-Service and additional meetings pertaining to Military Health Systems (MHS) to ensure operational continuity.
- Identified and communicated Risks and Issues within the Directorate.
- Responsible for announced / unannounced site visitors meeting within DHA facilities.
- Conducted interviews for position vacancies and coordinated new hire onboarding; ensured new hires received appropriate training and experienced a smooth transition to the project.
- Developed detailed project plans, established clear milestones, and coordinated resources to maximize efficiency.
- Implemented agile methodologies, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and a reduction in project cycle times.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Mentored junior project managers and interns, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Work Stream Lead: Clinical Support Division
Senior Business Operations Meeting Support & Event Planning Specialist
Spectrum Communication
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Provide workflow and operational support in meetings and tasks to high-level Air Force personnel, including the Secretary of the Air Force. Support large-scale event planning for the Acquisition Leadership Symposium and Acquisition Day conferences within a $500,000 budget.
- Act as liaison between hotel vendors and the government. Attend and organize high-level meetings, manage logistics, and follow up on tasks. Oversee all aspects of workflow management across multiple teams. Establish a team for social media, registration, and AV media.
- Manage scheduling and travel for Major Program Managers. Monitor workflow for action items and deadlines. Use expertise in Air Force language, policies, and protocol to support staff. Ensure high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Research, plan, and coordinate large Air Force conference events in the US. Contribute to rewriting Air Force Instruction 63-101/20-101, ensuring consistent guidance for Program Executive Offices and Program Managers.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy and maximize ROI.
- Collaborated with design and content teams to produce high-impact marketing collateral, including digital assets, print materials, and social media content.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and agencies to ensure quality and timely delivery of promotional materials.
- Utilized analytics tools to track campaign performance, adjusting tactics to optimize reach and engagement.
- Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition Office, SAF/AQX
Senior Management Analyst
Cherokee Assurance
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handing in information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
- Ensures the quality and timeliness of written products drafted within the Agency by providing guidance, enforcing deadlines, and reviewing for format, style, coherence, accuracy, content, and clearances.
- Analyzes and edits a wide variety of memos, proposals, policy recommendations, official correspondence, reports, and other documents of a highly sensitive nature directed to the Front Office for decision, clearance, or endorsement.
- Identifies trip coordinators for the Assistant Secretary's and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary's travel, tasks trip papers, and assures the quality and timely delivery of those materials.
- Provide travel support using the DoD DTS system. Coordinate travel requirements to include local CONUS and international destinations. Support the changes to travel and assist in any required pre-travel clearance and approvals in a timely manner.
- Handle a wide array of Office Management duties to include data management and research tasks for the ASD and the rest of the office. Primarily manage the ASD calendar and assist in helping the Deputy with hers as a backup to her Executive Assistant. May be assigned other special projects as needed.
- Work independently in researching and evaluating issues, handling urgent tasks and resolving problems. Prepares the agenda for conferences; explains discussion topics to participants; drafts introductions and develops background information and prepares outlines for executive or staff members(s) to use in certain meetings.
- Advises' individuals outside the organization on the executive's views on major policies.
- Maintained detailed records and prepared comprehensive reports for senior management.
- Implemented a new inventory management system, improving accuracy and inventory turnover rates.
- Provided administrative support to executive leadership, handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Health Affairs-Pentagon (ASD) Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)
Sr. Executive Management Analyst
One Federal Solutions
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Serve as a Senior Management Analyst to the SES/Lead Health Affairs, and Deputy of the Medical Reform Team located in Falls Church (DHHQ). I managed schedules/calendars and keep the SES/Deputy on time, as well as being prepared with the right information and necessary documents for use in meetings and discussions.
- Receive and screen all communications, including telephone calls and e-mail messages, and aiding using independent judgment to determine which require priority attention.
- I Prioritize, channel, and facilitate communication from staff members, business partners and customers. Proactively provide necessary information flow to team members (emails, staff meetings, skip levels, All Hands, one-on-one meetings).
- Scheduling and coordinating logistical details for teleconference/ video teleconference meetings, as well as all details relating to face-to-face team meetings.
- I managed a complex calendar and travel schedules, preparing all expense reports. Composing and editing correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, reports, and other related documents.
- Assist in editing/refining confidential documents tracking and order supplies, as required. Coordinate visitor requests. Arrange conference rooms, catering, and off-site venues, (require traveling).
- Will provide senior-level administrative support for special initiatives for the office. Will support interaction with the Board of Directors, selected Office Manager responsibilities, demonstrated significant experience working in a high-volume fast-paced office; demonstrated significant experience with executive calendar management; Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks accurately under pressure; ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism; excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills including the ability to work effectively with, and relate well to, staff and external constituents. Or all completing other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Defense Health Agency- Medical Reform Team
Sr Executive Administrative Officer
English Enterprises
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Serve as a SEAO, and secondary point of contact for Office of the Chief of Chaplains administrative matters including scheduling meetings with the Office of the Chief, and direct support for Deputy Chief of Chaplains, and Executive Officer.
- Inform all Principals of advance schedules to ensure that they are prepared for meetings/appointments. Prepare meeting/conference materials, travel authorizations and expense reports for the Chief of Chaplain, and Deputy Chief of Chaplain when needed. 25-30 percent travel involves conferences, symposiums, etc.
- Aid and serve as one of the property custodians for the Office of the Chief, and Deputy /headquarters (HQ) as needed. Conduct research on administrative projects to gather all available data, analyze data to ensure that all relevant facts are presented, and develop options and recommendations.
- Team Lead for four Administrative Assistance, and one Executive Assistant to Operations/Personnel/Logistics. Distribute law publications upon arrival to headquarters (HQ) Chaplains. Prepare and conduct substantive reviews of correspondence prepared for signature of organization executives. Assure that responses to external stakeholders are consistent with policies of PERs Office, Strategic Initial Group (SIG), and Operations.
- Primary major duties are to also assist the front office to ensure that responses to inquiries are timely, complete, and appropriate. Coordinate research materials within the office, and arrange for preparation of briefing materials, talking points and executive summaries.
- Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems; work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. Work within scope of program's strategic goal.
- Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Chaplains
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland
College Park, MarylandPMP - undefined
Skills
- Project Management, Microsoft Project
- Marketing & Analytics: Google Analytics
- Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Slack, Zoom
- Programming/Markup: HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript
- TMT (Task Management Tool)
- PMO Professional Services
- DPMAP Trusted Agent
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Incomplete (working in this role)
- Defense Travel Systems (DTS)- DoD LDTA- Lead Defense Travel Administrator
- Joint Knowledge Online System Administrator
Languages
English (native)
Awards
Recipient, Excellence in Leadership Award, Department of the Navy (Coast Management); PSD- June 2012, 2019 Culture Award, Spectrum Communication, Enabling Acquisition Excellence, SAF (Secretary Assist of the Air Force) SAF/AQX (March 2019-June 2020), Certificate of Appreciation, United State Department of State, Office of economic Policy in the Bureau of east Asian and Pacific Affairs (Feb 2017), Outstanding Customer Service: ATO Air Traffic Control Command Center (Nov 2006)
Core Competencies
- Project Management: Expertise in managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, motivate colleagues, and cultivate a positive team culture.
- Strategic Planning: Skilled at analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and developing actionable plans for sustained success.
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communicator with experience presenting to diverse audiences and crafting compelling narratives.
- Problem Solving: Adept at identifying obstacles, analyzing root causes, and implementing innovative solutions.
- Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in fast-paced environments.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable leveraging modern software and digital tools to enhance productivity and achieve objectives.
Qualifications Summary
- Proficient user: Experienced with advanced formulas, V-Lookup, Daptiv, project scheduling, building SharePoint, setting up navigation through SharePoint, and Lync instant messaging.
- Banking Experience: Certificate compliance: Combating Money Laundering
- Protecting information
- Fair Lending
- Dealer Service unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practice
- Team site Owner Assessment. Able to participate as a team player, and complete projects in a timely manner, if on a solo mission.
- Clearance(s): (DOD, DOJ, DOS, DHS, DHA) Secret Clearance – downgraded from a TS (did not need for my current position); given through DoD (Pentagon): Actively holds PT (Public Trust)
Timeline
Senior Administrative Support
Cherokee Nation Business
06.2020 - 04.2025
Senior Business Operations Meeting Support & Event Planning Specialist
Spectrum Communication
04.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Management Analyst
Cherokee Assurance
07.2018 - 04.2019
Sr. Executive Management Analyst
One Federal Solutions
11.2017 - 07.2018
Sr Executive Administrative Officer
English Enterprises
04.2017 - 06.2018
PMP - undefined
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland
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