Vern Hyslop
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Operations and program professional with experience in project coordination, risk and compliance assessment, data analysis, and process improvement. Skilled in analyzing business processes, developing policies, and managing requirements across 10+ facilities and projects. Delivers clear reports and documentation that help leadership make informed decisions and improve efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
NINE NINTH
Alexandria, Virginia
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinate priorities, timelines, and deliverables across 10+ media projects and client engagements annually to ensure timely, consistent execution.
- Support end-to-end project planning by organizing requirements, tracking deliverables, and maintaining documentation shared among clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Monitor project progress, identify gaps in scheduling, communication, or resources, and escalate issues with practical solutions to keep deliverables on track.
- Manage client and stakeholder communications, including scheduling, status updates, follow-ups, and action item documentation.
- Create and maintain 10+ project templates, tracking tools, and workflow documents to improve organization, consistency, and visibility.
- Research vendors, services, tools, and locations to inform planning decisions and improve workflow efficiency.
Program Analyst
ICS Nett
Quantico, VA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Reviewed and documented policies, procedures, and business processes to identify gaps and recommend updates aligned with organizational goals.
- Researched, developed, and maintained 20+ policies, procedures, and process documents to improve consistency, clarity, and access to information.
- Supported Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) operations and strategic initiatives through document development, process analysis, and coordination.
- Developed templates, briefings, workshops, and communications to support planning and rollout of new initiatives.
- Coordinated deliverables across 8+ internal stakeholders, keeping project materials accurate, current, and aligned with requirements.
Security Operations Specialist
Securitas
Woodbridge, VA
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted recurring risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews across 10 sensitive infrastructure facilities to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to federal, organizational, and security standards.
- Monitored access control systems, surveillance data, and activity logs to detect anomalies, investigate irregularities, and enable timely decisions.
- Documented and reviewed incidents to identify trends, maintain accurate records, and drive program improvements.
- Applied established procedures and controls to monitor operations, respond to emerging issues, and sustain secure, compliant daily operations.
- Compiled daily reports and logs to communicate findings and track incidents for management review
Education
Bachelor of Science Coursework in - Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Project Management
- Program & Operations Support
- Process Improvement
- Business Process Analysis
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Policy Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Documentation & Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- JIRA
- CATMS
Timeline
Project Manager
NINE NINTH
09.2024 - Current
Program Analyst
ICS Nett
08.2022 - 08.2024
Security Operations Specialist
Securitas
10.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science Coursework in - Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University