Yazmin Alverdi Vargas
Huntsville,USA
Summary
Certified Project Management professional with 7+ years of experience in operations, planning, and data analysis within the U.S. Navy. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver mission-critical outcomes in high-tempo environments. Adept at scheduling, risk management, and performance optimization using data-driven methods. Recognized for streamlining workflows, improving communication across departments, and ensuring projects meet scope, timeline, and quality objectives. Actively pursuing opportunities to support organizational growth through structured project management and leadership excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Specialist (Surface Warfare)
United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Planned, coordinated, and executed operational projects supporting global fleet readiness across the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Operated and maintained the Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M), providing real-time data and intelligence for senior leadership decisions.
- Led a cross-departmental team of 8 personnel in implementing workflow improvements that reduced reporting time by 25% and increased accuracy by 20%.
- Managed project timelines, task delegation, and quality control during multi-phase deployments and fleet exercises involving joint and allied forces.
- Conducted data analysis and visualization initiatives using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, improving situational awareness and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with IT, intelligence, and command-and-control units to integrate systems, synchronize communications, and ensure interoperability across multiple networks.
- Trained and mentored junior sailors in system operations, data accuracy, and project coordination-boosting team readiness scores by 30%.
- Recognized for leadership and superior performance during high-pressure missions, earning commendations for operational excellence.
- Oversaw project activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with objectives.
- Managed day-to-day project operations and coordinated cross-functional teams.
- Managed project workflows and coordinated team deliverables using SharePoint
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI01.2016
Skills
- Project Coordination & Planning
- Scheduling & Resource Management
- Risk Assessment & Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Communication
- GCCS-M
- C2PC
- CENTRIX
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- SharePoint
- Data Organization
- Workflow Optimization
- Operational Tracking
Certification
- Project Management Certification (PMP or Equivalent)
- Operational Specialist Qualification, U.S. Navy
Projects
Operational Efficiency Improvement Project, Directed a process-improvement initiative to automate data reporting and tracking, reducing manual workload by 30%. Joint Fleet Exercise Coordination, Managed project logistics and communications for multinational naval exercises across five partner nations, ensuring on-time execution under strict security protocols. Training and Development Program, Designed and implemented a standardized training plan for new personnel, increasing operational qualification rates by 40%.
Systems
- GCCS-M
- C2PC
- CENTRIX
Timeline
Operational Specialist (Surface Warfare)
United States Navy
01.2018 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Rhode Island