Wendy Kay
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of company or organization. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
ThinkTek, LLC
Fairfax, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other directors within the organization on strategic planning.
Chief Strategy Officer
The Intelligence & Security Academy
Arlington, VA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed a comprehensive three-year business strategy for ISA, outlining key objectives and tasks to support the company's strategic goals.
- Drove success in ISA's Education and Training practice by securing demanding external certification for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense course offerings, fulfilling the CEO's top priority.
Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force
Department Of The Air Force
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided guidance to high-ranking officials including the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Department of the Air Force to establish strategic performance objectives.
- Established and managed the Department of the Air Force's enterprise risk management oversight activities.
- Managed enterprise-wide continuous process improvement initiatives for the Department of the Air Force.
- Provided leadership and guidance in managing day-to-day operations of the Department of the Air Force's Business Mission Area.
Deputy Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force
Department Of The Air Force
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsibly oversaw the day-to-day activities of more than 5,000 staff members from the Department of the Air Force.
- Delivered timely and high-quality staff packages to key Air Force leaders, facilitating impactful decision-making on policies, resources, and operations.
Director, Security, Special Program Oversight
Department Of The Air Force
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Developed and managed personnel, information, and industrial security policies for the Department of the Air Force.
- Managed all aspects of the Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) activities for the Department of the Air Force.
- Spearheaded the establishment of a comprehensive Insider Threat Office and associated capabilities within the Department of the Air Force.
Deputy Assistant for Administration
Department Of The Navy
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Supervised and ensured smooth functioning of multiple administrative areas, including human resources, budgetary management, security protocols, facilities maintenance, contract administration, and parking logistics for a team of over 4000 personnel within the Secretary of Navy's senior staff offices.
Senior Director for Security
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Developed and managed personnel, information, industrial, and physical security policies for the Department of the Navy.
- Oversaw annual $100M budget for Department of the Navy background investigations.
Senior Director for Intelligence
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided intelligence advice to Deputy and Under Secretary of the Navy and served as Executive Secretariat for Senior Review Board chaired by Under Secretary of the Navy, guiding intelligence activities.
- Provided oversight for the Department of the Navy's military intelligence program, coordinating its annual programming activities.
- Spearheaded the enhancement of the Department of Navy's maritime domain awareness and global maritime intelligence integration capabilities, both on ships and on shore.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA08-1988
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Operations Management
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Program Management
- People Management
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Presidential Rank Award, 2019
- Defense Meritorious Service Award, 2007
Timeline
Director
ThinkTek, LLC
08.2024 - Current
Chief Strategy Officer
The Intelligence & Security Academy
08.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force
Department Of The Air Force
04.2021 - 05.2023
Deputy Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force
Department Of The Air Force
07.2019 - 04.2021
Director, Security, Special Program Oversight
Department Of The Air Force
08.2015 - 07.2019
Deputy Assistant for Administration
Department Of The Navy
10.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Director for Security
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy
01.2011 - 09.2013
Senior Director for Intelligence
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy
09.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Briar Cliff University
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