Wendy J. Hooten
Decatur,IL
Summary
Experienced tech-savvy professional with a strong track record in leading complex programs within budget and time constraints. Proven in overseeing projects across RF Engineering, systems architecture, and development. Expertise in leveraging advanced technological tools to deliver IT solutions, defining project scopes, and exceeding goals. Skilled in end-to-end project management, maintaining high-quality documentation, and providing insights to optimize project delivery. Strong communication, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CIVILIAN OBSERVER
Multinational Force & Observers
01.2016 - Current
- Execute field missions to uphold Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel by demonstrating acute operational decision-making and problem-solving
- Employ Iridium Satellite communications, GoogleEarth, GPS, SkyRouter, and other navigation tools for meticulous planning and analysis during verification and reconnaissance missions
- Fostered robust professional and interpersonal communication skills, while collaborating with international staff from 15 countries
- Excelled at coordinating in dynamic and multinational environments to deliver critical data supporting international peace treaty
- Oversee operational objectives, ongoing plans, and strategic development in dynamic setting
- Generate comprehensive reports for high-level civilian and military stakeholders
- Supervise initiatives to modernize data collection methodologies to enhance support for field operations and headquarters
TECHNICAL PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER (PM) – 4G RF ENGINEERING
Sprint
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Cooperated with third-party vendors and partners to facilitate collaborative efforts and improve project outcomes
- Developed and re-fined cross-functional processes and tools for NV 4G LTE deployment initiatives to optimize project efficiency
- Managed site recovery process for over 5,000 cellular sites to ensure timely resolutions and maintain company’s Network Vision 4G deployment
- Commanded telecommunications programs, streamlined processes, monitored data, and tracked metrics
- Administered project budget by aligning financial resources with project milestones and strategic objectives
PROJECT MANAGER – SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT
LightSquared Communications
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Directed coordination of business and technical requirements between LightSquared and third-party vendors to align with new strategic company vision
- Governed Change Management Process for organization, instrumental in development and implementation of Operations Process Framework and ITIL-based processes across various operational groups
- Partnered with teams on Space Based Network (SBN) functionality to ensure operational readiness for launch of two new satellites
- Led customization and integration of Hewlett Packard Application Lifecycle Management/Quality Center (HP ALM/QC) to meet business objectives and enhance user support
Education
PhD - Systems Engineering
The George Washington University
Masters of Science - Systems Engineering & Engineering Management
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Geological Sciences
University of Colorado
Boulder, COSkills
- Program & Project Management
- Systems Architecture & Development
- RF Engineering & Deployment
- Requirements Development & Management
- Process Optimization & Efficiency
- Budgeting & Resource Allocation
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Software Tool Development
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Documentation & Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Metrics & Data Analysis
- Remedy
- HP ALM/QC
- DOORS
- Extend
- Accord
- Docushare
- MS Office Suite
- GoogleEarth Pro
- Analytical skills
Certification
- ITIL V3: Achieving Foundation Certification, Learning Tree International
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Educate 360 Six Sigma Online
Professional Development
- Project Management Professional Courses, Certified Project Managers, LLC
- F.A.C.T (Foreign Affairs Counter Threat) Training, Summit Point, WV
- Using Telelogic DOORS (V8.2) for Requirements Management, Telelogic Academy
Skills Tools Technologies
Remedy, HP ALM/QC, DOORS, Extend, Accord, Docushare, MS Office Suite, GoogleEarth Pro, Used multiple client targeting focused tools and databases for research (available upon request).
Clearance
TS/SCI – Lapsed
Willing To Travel
100%
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Timeline
CIVILIAN OBSERVER
Multinational Force & Observers
01.2016 - Current
TECHNICAL PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER (PM) – 4G RF ENGINEERING
Sprint
01.2011 - 01.2014
PROJECT MANAGER – SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT
LightSquared Communications
01.2008 - 01.2011
PhD - Systems Engineering
The George Washington University
Masters of Science - Systems Engineering & Engineering Management
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Geological Sciences
University of Colorado
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