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Tasha Lord

Tasha Lord

Aiken,South Carolina

Summary

Accomplished senior project leader with more than 15 years of progressive success in project execution and delivery activities to ensure required outcomes with respect to talent acquisition, deliverables, milestones, and schedules.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Consultant / Team Lead

Oracle
11.2022 - Current
  • Supervises a team of consultants to manage the operational performance goals
  • Develops and directs work schedules and monitors workflow to achieve established goals and objectives
  • Responsible for ensuring the team delivers functional and technical solutions on customer engagements
  • Ensure that operational policies are followed and that business objectives are achieved by focusing on best practices and process improvements
  • Providing support to the Domain Access and Trainer Teams as well as assisting HR with the onboarding of new Trainers and Oracle Associates
  • Coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members and take corrective actions to address poor performers
  • Working with internal management and third party managers to provide assistance to company associates and contractors to ensure they have their credentials and ready to attend all training events
  • Assisting company associates and third party contractors with the completion of all onboarding paperwork to ensure all errors/omissions are corrected
  • Monitor and assist with the VA Talent Management System(TMS) trainings as well as fingerprint scheduling and tracking
  • Preparing packages for submitting associates and contractors to the VA for background investigations
  • Monitoring and managing multiple email communication threads internally and with the VA
  • Monitoring and managing multiple support queue tickets
  • Interacting with internal management while scheduling and setting up training events
  • Administrative duties such as approving timesheets and expenses.

Program Analyst

9th Way Insignia LLC
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Directly supports the VA OIS and CTM Teams working closely with multiple customer and team stakeholders as well as other skilled cybersecurity engineers, policy and program analysts and trainers to develop and maintain schedules, tracking of contract deliverables and milestones, coordinate, and document meetings, creating, applying and maintaining tools to tracking program, project, or task performance data, including cost, schedule, and performance data, and creation of routine and ad hoc reports, support standard and ad hoc reporting, oral and written discussion of analytical findings using narrative and graphic forms as part of a highly collaborative Agile-Scrum (SAFe) Team and environment
  • Development of Weekly Activity Report (WAR), Project Management Report (PMR)
  • And Weekly Briefs
  • Tracking TMS Training Certificates and ensuring all training for the team is completed on time and certificates uploaded to SharePoint
  • Provide support to the CTM VIEWS cases to include assignment, coordinating responses and closing out cases on time
  • Provide Record Management Liaison support to the entire CTM team
  • Correspondence management, editing and proof reading of technical and non-technical documents
  • Development of SOPs, standard templates for DScs, SSCs, SIAs, and Baselines as well as a standard style guide
  • Maintain CTM Knowledge Site (KS) information
  • SharePoint content creation and management
  • Support the onboarding and orientation of new staff members to the project team.

Project Coordinator

Advanced Automation Consulting (AAC)
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Directly supports the NOC Program Manager in coordinating the application development servicing the needs of the United States Attorney’s Office in Columbia, SC
  • Assisting the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) with the coordination of design, development, and deployment of new applications and the improvement of legacy applications
  • Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to schedule, and scope of project
  • Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications and timelines
  • Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed
  • Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders, collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports
  • Supports Program Manager and performs other related duties as assigned to include talent acquisition, relationship building with third party vendors and customers
  • Candidate screening and assessment, scheduling interviews and fingerprints for candidates.

Project Coordinator

FPL Food, LLC
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Directly supports the IT Director and Manager for the design, integration, and implementation of the Infor M3 Project by executing tasks throughout funding, scheduling, planning, construction, transition to operations, and maintenance phases
  • Maintain project calendar and deadlines, executed risk management process, and validated and produced informative charts and graphs on project status
  • Resolve complex issues and provided written and verbal internal/external communications
  • Oversees and performs administrative functions concerned with the project; to include calling contractors, making appointments, doing site visits, and preparing reports
  • Coordinates travel for the team between Augusta, GA and Thomasville, GA plants
  • Manages budget, expenditures, schedule, and compliance regulations
  • Creates and updates workflows with each department, maintains project share drive internally and externally, coordinates all project meetings and events
  • Coordinates and leads Integration Architecture (IA) sessions with the subcontractor Business Consultant BCs and FPL SMEs for each department.

Project Manager

Accelera Solutions
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Directly supported oversight of extensive global IT design, integration and implementation projects by executing tasks throughout funding, scheduling, planning, construction, transition to operations, and maintenance phases
  • Maintained project calendar and deadlines, executed risk management process, and validated and produced informative charts and graphs on project status
  • Resolved complex issues, delivered remote and onsite to support to South Carolinian and California sites, and provided written and verbal internal/external communications
  • Promoted plan organization and success by composing COC P131 Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Souda Bay and Naval Support Activity Souda Bay N6 Souda Bay, Crete, and GR project management plan
  • Advanced technical and programmatic decisions by coordinating and participating in multiple team-based forums
  • Wrote the JCOC MILCON P-131 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance C4ISR; Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment (NCTAMS LANT DET) Souda Bay and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay N6, Souda Bay, Crete, and GR.

Assistant Project Manager

Zenetex, LLC
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Defined project tasks, planned workloads, managed funds and acquisitions, and performed financial costs accounting for business enterprise tools including SAP/Navy ERP; Work in Progress Database; Intelink, SharePoint, CMPro, Program Management Tools; Command Staffing work-year database; and Workload Assignment Agreements
  • Responded to administrative and programmatic data calls; furnished administrative planning, recordkeeping, data entry, inventory control, communications, briefs, minutes, action item tracking and quarterly event reports
  • Developed the CMPro policy and the CM-PRO Entry Guide for LCS Bridge Part Task Trainer (BPTT/MBTVSTS/ITT/VRC/VSE)
  • Facilitated configuration tracking management for trainer/device number, drawings for all trainers, publication for all trainers/equipment, software for all trainers, and parts list for all trainers by arranging LCS Training Systems CMPro database training and creating prototype CM entries
  • Coordinated and led the ship change document process, LCS Training Systems Change Control Board, and LCS Training Systems Change Review Board.

Project Manager / Journeyman SME

OST Global Solutions, Inc.
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Member of Integrated Product Team to institute training simulator and simulations, testing and training instrumentation systems acquisitions, and training aids in accordance with DoD requirements
  • Arranged engineering, logistics, financial management and contract efforts across functional domain
  • Advised project director and IPT members on program acquisition and execution
  • Tracked cost, scheduling and performance; attended technical and programmatic reviews; resolved issues; executed risk management; assessed contractor performance and prepared supporting documentation
  • Minimized range downtime, shortened trip times, and empowered conduct of training with little to no delay as a result of project leadership
  • Remedied FASIT standard implementation technical challenges and updated FAST Performance Specification and Interface Control Document by coordinating and leading FASIT Radio Frequency Technology and FAST Standards Technology working groups
  • Led European Command Foreign Military Sales process including all letters of request, letter of offer and acceptance preparation, RFP preparation, contract negotiation and awards, contract management, program execution, and preparation and delivery of total package to each country.

Consultant – Program Manager

Atlas Executive Consulting, LLC
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Streamlined tasks, boosted efficiencies, improved communications by establishing IPT meeting op temp, reporting expectations, and applying best management practices to leads and team members for SPAWAR System Centre Atlantic Surface Sub-Portfolio
  • Pursued and executed process improvement initiatives, delivered remote and onsite demonstrations, created, and maintained programmatic documentation, and established monthly program review meetings for 270+ team members across 6 IPTs
  • Enhanced work environment and project progression by facilitating team building, camaraderie, and positive work culture
  • Enabled Sub-Portfolio lead’s and all 4 IPTs project success by updating and maintaining Program Operations Guide, upgrading all vital PM processes, and supplying an intelligible, easy to navigate format for IPTs under the Sub-Portfolio
  • Aided in recruiting new talent acquisition, relationship building with stakeholders, customers and negotiating.

Program Manager

Systems Technology Forum Ltd.
10.2010 - 10.2015
  • Administered costs, scheduling and performance activities for ACAT III MUOS to Legacy Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Gateway Component (MLGC) and the MUOS Voice Gateway (MVG) on behalf of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Space and Naval Weapons Station Atlantic
  • Furnished project management and status reports, research and analyzed project elements, assessed and controlled costs, and coordinated all administrative and logistical support
  • Successfully supported project with an annual value of $3M
  • Reached all of program’s major milestones B & C and achieved product delivery/implementation to federal government while ensuring adherence to QA standards on the completion of 63 recurring vendor deliverables
  • Task Lead/Administrator for the government Intelink (SharePoint) site
  • Responsible for configuration management, creation of new sites and libraries, new member access/removal
  • Led the coordination and design of the government required MLGC SharePoint repository
  • Maintain and track NDAs and Share Point access for MLGC and MVG
  • Also assist in the upkeep of the Div 200 STF SharePoint site
  • Coordinate and track government property for the Army Watercraft project at SSC Atlantic
  • Human resources for the local Charleston office to include onboarding, offboarding, security briefings, common access card (CAC) coordination, talent acquisition to include networking, negotiating, relationship building, candidate screening and assessment
  • Working with customers and stakeholders on various projects
  • Managed Division personnel, contracts, funding, and execution
  • Led and mentored 25 direct reports ranging from junior to senior management role
  • Project Manager and Systems Analyst for the Acquisition Category (ACAT) III Mobile User Objective
  • System (MUOS) to Legacy Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Gateway
  • Component (MLGC) and MUOS Voice Gateway (MVG) in support of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Atlantic valued at $3M annually
  • Managed employee hiring, promotions, and terminations
  • Facilitated team building, culture promulgation, and camaraderie
  • Wrote and implemented regional processes, policies, and procedures
  • Monitored and controlled internal budgets and resources
  • Maintained Client and Partner relationship
  • Provided program management, financial management, analysis, and logistics support for MLGC/MVG system capabilities
  • Updated project plans including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
  • Monitored, tracked, and submitted project deliverables, ensuring adherence to QA standards
  • Prepared project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Assigned duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel
  • Coauthored the MLGC market survey, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Assisted in writing the MLGC project charter and communications plan
  • Managed project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope
  • Developed programmatic and technical briefings to address the overall health of the programs and projects under the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Emerging Technologies portfolio
  • Assisted in writing technical white papers to provide recommendations for funding warfighter requirements
  • Assisted in writing the MLGC Risk Management Plan (RMP) and served as the Assistant Risk Manager to identify program risk, risk definitions, tracking metrics, and mitigation strategies
  • Assisted in writing the MLGC statutory and regulatory acquisition documentation resulting in a successful Milestone B
  • decision
  • Assisted in writing the acquisition documentation resulting in successful Key Decision Points (KDPs) for the DISA MVG projects
  • Participated and coordinated multiple team-based forums for technical and programmatic decisions (e.g. Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Risk boards, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs))

Business Operations Management

Systems Technology Forum, Ltd.
04.2008 - 10.2010
  • Administrative/Operations Assistant for designated Program Managers and SPAWAR
  • Maintained internal web sites and project databases for assigned programs and contracts
  • Design and develop SharePoint collaboration sites for select users for program and project support
  • Led formal delivery of contract deliverables and liaison for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) task order worth $4M, and Navy Seaport–E task orders with a combined value of $30M
  • Led research and development efforts, including for Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) training products and compliance tracking tool
  • Provided Program-level business operations and senior technical writing support to the Program Manager
  • Prepared Technical Direction Letter (TDL) templates and Statements of Work (SOW) based on existing TDLs and SOWs
  • Program travel budget manager; prepared and approved trip requests, expense reports, and trip reports
  • Directed and monitored scheduling, billing, teleconference budgeting and other direct cost (ODC) efforts
  • Maintained calendar of events, including deliverable suspense dates, for each contract
  • Led all aspects of the deliverable process from initial draft to final package, finance spreadsheets, and delivery letter
  • Maintained configuration management
  • Created briefings, reports and supporting documents; Led comprehensive deliverable reviews (including editing, proofing, technical language, format, and version control); Created position descriptions and coordinated interviews for new hires; Managed team’s chargeable task hours and web pages and project databases.

Program Analyst/Project Lead

Lanmark Technology, Inc.
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Directly supported three Senior Executives and the DoD for The Program Executive Office – Communications and the Component Acquisition Executive
  • Interfaced with senior level staff offices for requirements in preparation for Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense, Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Congressional inquiries, correspondence, and presentations
  • Researched avenues of IT and acquisition for informational requirements
  • Provided expert advice and assistance on utilization of Microsoft software applications
  • Provided technical support to staff
  • Established enhanced time management and multi-tasking procedures to staff utilization
  • Composed and prepared executive correspondence
  • Managed the Executive’s calendar schedules, facilitating meetings and briefings
  • Prepared graphical interpretation for senior level presentations within the agency, the Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Under Secretary of Defense
  • Utilized knowledge of organizational effectiveness establishing processes and procedures for senior level requirements.

Administrative Coordinator

Holland & Knight, LLP
05.2006 - 08.2007
  • Directly supports the Business Manager by prioritizing the day-to-day schedule, reviewing the Business Manager's correspondence, voice mail messages, emails, and telephone calls
  • Providing administrative duties that involved contact and exposure to all levels of management, in many cases in an international environment, necessitating tact, diplomacy, and discretion
  • Assisted in yearly operations budget for three local offices and one international office
  • Monitored 16 departments’ expenditures and maintained current quarterly reports
  • Maintained company-wide lease management database
  • Responsible for monitoring the database to ensure compliance with lease requirements, space utilization and budget related targets
  • In addition, maintain accurate lease files and contact information of all parties involving construction build-outs, relocations and architectural plans
  • Managed 4-5 file clerks, overseeing their schedules, and assigned duties
  • Communicated supervisor's instructions or desires to appropriate areas/personnel
  • Acted as liaison between building management and the local office for special access, security, janitorial, and maintenance needs
  • Performed human resource functions including monitor and maintain personnel records for 350 office personnel, safeguarding confidential information, prepared new hire/status change forms, prepared billing rate request forms for Business Manager's approval/signature
  • Organized and coordinated evaluation proceedings for company staff and paralegal employees in the Northern Virginia, Bethesda and Washington offices
  • Compiled and prepared various monthly and quarterly reports; monitored and maintained time clock records and attorney time sheets for 350 personnel.

Administrative Secretary

Battelle Memorial Institute
12.2004 - 05.2006
  • Facilitated conferences and events for 20 - 400 plus attendees; responsible for all administrative and logistical support including food and beverage service, A/V requirements, and security
  • Negotiated contracts for all services needed
  • Arranged air travel and lodging for domestic and international conference presenters and participants
  • Tracked expense reports and honoraria
  • Provided detailed progress reports to clients from event planning through after action reports.

Legal Secretary

Law Offices of John M. Leace and Remedy Intelligent Staffing
11.2001 - 10.2004
  • Prepared legal documents and correspondence to be filed with the clerk of court, judges, and prosecutors for John M
  • Leace
  • Daily communication with clients, attorneys, and courts regarding cases
  • Maintained daily calendar, client files, performed legal research, scheduled depositions, hearings, generated subpoenas and performed weekly jail visits
  • General office duties, answering multi-line phone system, ordering office supplies, filing, and accounts receivables.

Administrative Secretary

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
05.1998 - 08.2000
  • Directly supported the Hunter Education Director and Assistant Director for the administrative coordination of the Hunter Education Program fort he entire state of Florida
  • Scheduled and coordination of the Annual Women Outdoors and the Annual Instructors Outdoor Adventures
  • Correspondence, responsible for a multi-line phone system, made travel arrangements for staff, maintained personnel files and processed p-card transactions for local and regional offices
  • Created monthly, quarterly and yearly statistical reports, performed budget analysis, supervised four clerk employees, maintained annual federal aid and range reports, and maintained instructor certifications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies -

American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia
10.2025

Skills

  • Rational/Telelogic
  • Defense Travel System (DTS)
  • DelTek
  • Time Matters
  • CMPro
  • GFEBS
  • Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
  • Westlaw
  • WorkSpeed
  • Ceridian
  • SharePoint
  • AIMS
  • MS Office Suite
  • Intelink
  • MS Visio
  • MS Project
  • MS Access
  • EMASS
  • Saleforce
  • DoD Acquisitions
  • DoD Logistics

Certification

  • Human Resources, LinkedIn Learning, current
  • SCRUM Master, VMEdu, 2020
  • Scrum Fundamentals, VMEdu, 2019
  • Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt, VMEdu, 2019

Timeline

Senior Project Consultant / Team Lead

Oracle
11.2022 - Current

Program Analyst

9th Way Insignia LLC
09.2021 - 08.2022

Project Coordinator

Advanced Automation Consulting (AAC)
03.2021 - 11.2021

Project Coordinator

FPL Food, LLC
11.2020 - 03.2021

Project Manager

Accelera Solutions
06.2019 - 09.2020

Assistant Project Manager

Zenetex, LLC
12.2018 - 06.2019

Project Manager / Journeyman SME

OST Global Solutions, Inc.
11.2017 - 11.2018

Consultant – Program Manager

Atlas Executive Consulting, LLC
10.2015 - 10.2017

Program Manager

Systems Technology Forum Ltd.
10.2010 - 10.2015

Business Operations Management

Systems Technology Forum, Ltd.
04.2008 - 10.2010

Program Analyst/Project Lead

Lanmark Technology, Inc.
08.2007 - 04.2008

Administrative Coordinator

Holland & Knight, LLP
05.2006 - 08.2007

Administrative Secretary

Battelle Memorial Institute
12.2004 - 05.2006

Legal Secretary

Law Offices of John M. Leace and Remedy Intelligent Staffing
11.2001 - 10.2004

Administrative Secretary

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
05.1998 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies -

American Military University

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