Experience

Sellers & Associates, LLC

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Program Management Office (PMO) & Human Resources

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Facility Security Officer (FSO), Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Responsible for maintaining company's Facility Clearance and Personnel Clearances in adherence with the NISPOM. Process Visit Requests, submit CAC requests to Trusted Agents, prepare and issue Security Training materials to employees, and administering all other FSO requirements.

• Director of the Program Management Office (PMO)

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for building an organization within S&A that brings consistent, formalized, and repeatable project management practices to the enterprise. Apply proven project/program management principles and methodologies to all projects/programs across all accounts. Develop Project/Program Management Plans (PMPs) to assist in the execution of projects/programs, and to clearly communicate S&A's PMO construct to our clients, allowing us to facilitate frequent and direct engagements.

• Proposal Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  Managed production and coordination of technical proposal development in response to Department of Defense Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Applied project management methods and tactics to develop detailed integrated schedules for each proposal. Provided oversight to ensure schedule adherence. Prioritized critical path events in sequence and identified opportunities for schedule efficiencies while addressing risk. Identified and mitigated risks while ensuring schedule milestone compliance… Show more Managed production and coordination of technical proposal development in response to Department of Defense Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Applied project management methods and tactics to develop detailed integrated schedules for each proposal. Provided oversight to ensure schedule adherence. Prioritized critical path events in sequence and identified opportunities for schedule efficiencies while addressing risk. Identified and mitigated risks while ensuring schedule milestone compliance. Involved with all aspects of technical proposal development including: o Administering compliance and requirements matrices o Developing bid and proposal schedules o Preparing and facilitating proposal kickoff meetings o Delegating and communicating writing assignments o Writing technical proposal components including Technical Approach and Corporate Experience narratives, Sample or Hypothetical Task Approaches, Management Plans, Transition Plans, Quality Control Plans, Staffing Plans, Key and Non-Key Personnel Resumes, Reference Information Sheets, Past Performance Narratives, Past Performance Questionnaires o Organizing and leading proposal review teams (such as blue, pink, and red teams and preparing packages for white glove review). Assisted in pricing development strategy and conducted competitive pricing analyses, cost build-up, and intermittent pricing reviews (“green teams”). Involved with capture (pre-RFP release) activities such as target opportunity capture strategy development, capture plan build-up, call-plan development, communication with teaming partners, and proposal readiness reviews.



THOR Solutions, LLC

• Proposal Manager & Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Managed production and coordination of technical proposal development in response to Department of Defense Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Familiar with SeaPort-Enhanced (SeaPort-e), SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG), OASIS, and Veterans Affairs VECTOR. Technical Proposal Development: Involved with all aspects of technical proposal development including: Administering compliance and requirements matrices, developing bid and proposal schedules, preparing and facilitating proposal… Show more Managed production and coordination of technical proposal development in response to Department of Defense Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Familiar with SeaPort-Enhanced (SeaPort-e), SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG), OASIS, and Veterans Affairs VECTOR. Technical Proposal Development: Involved with all aspects of technical proposal development including: Administering compliance and requirements matrices, developing bid and proposal schedules, preparing and facilitating proposal kickoff and status meetings, delegating and communicating writing assignments; writing technical proposal components including Technical Approach and Corporate Experience narratives, Sample or Hypothetical Task Approaches, Management Plans, Transition Plans, Quality Control Plans, Staffing Plans, Key and Non-Key Personnel Resumes, Reference Information Sheets, Past Performance Narratives, Past Performance Questionnaires; organizing and leading proposal review teams (such as blue, pink, and red teams and preparing packages for white glove review). Pricing Strategy: Assisted in pricing development strategy and conducted competitive pricing analyses, cost build-up, and intermittent pricing reviews (“green teams”). Involved with capture (pre-RFP release) activities such as target opportunity capture strategy development, capture plan build-up, call-plan development, communication with teaming partners, and proposal readiness reviews. Proposal Management Training: Prepared and trained staff on proposal development tactics, procedures, and strategy. Training covered topics to impart an strong understanding of proposal requirements, technical requirements, writing styles, schedule management, and pricing strategy and tasks. Show less



Wine Star Services

• Sommelier, Owner

  • May 2015 - Jun 2018

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Wine is a vehicle for connection between friends, family, co-workers, and strangers. And I love to help people connect! To do so, I facilitate various styles of tailored wine tasting events and offer support for restaurants and retailers. For Restaurants & Wine Retailers: I support your business by helping you select wines that work for your customers, align your wine menu to your food menu, help you promote your wine inventory, conduct unbiased staff training, and coordinate… Show more Wine is a vehicle for connection between friends, family, co-workers, and strangers. And I love to help people connect! To do so, I facilitate various styles of tailored wine tasting events and offer support for restaurants and retailers. For Restaurants & Wine Retailers: I support your business by helping you select wines that work for your customers, align your wine menu to your food menu, help you promote your wine inventory, conduct unbiased staff training, and coordinate wine-related events! For Corporate & Special Events: I facilitate fun and educational wine tastings for customer appreciation events, employee team building events, or any special/corporate event needs! For Consumers: I provide a fun and unique way for you to host an evening with your wine-loving friends. We dig deep into wine characteristics, flavors, aromas terroir, style and more. Show less



Distinctive Italian Wines

• Fine Wine Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Scottsdale, AZ Sales representative offering boutique Italian wines to retailers and restaurants in Arizona.



McKean Defense Group

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2014

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Served as Technical Project Manager for the development and implementation of the Knowledge Management System ("Surface Team One") across multiple Navy/engineering organizations. Worked closely with leadership at various commands, including: Type Commanders N43s (CNSL, CNSP), USFFC N43, NAVSEA 21, SURFMEPP, CNRMC, and all Regional Maintenance Centers. Develop strategies for communications, organizational alignment, risk management, integration of complex projects to serve the Surface… Show more Served as Technical Project Manager for the development and implementation of the Knowledge Management System ("Surface Team One") across multiple Navy/engineering organizations. Worked closely with leadership at various commands, including: Type Commanders N43s (CNSL, CNSP), USFFC N43, NAVSEA 21, SURFMEPP, CNRMC, and all Regional Maintenance Centers. Develop strategies for communications, organizational alignment, risk management, integration of complex projects to serve the Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization community. Assisted with the formation of ten teams ("Knowledge Sharing Networks") focused on process improvement for key business process areas. Resulted in streamlined processes, improved efficiencies, stronger communication, improved quality, and reduction of cost across multiple organizations. Operated in a complex and matrixed organizational structure requiring strong collaboration between many departments and individuals. Execute effective problem solving in a dynamic work environment to respond to shifting priorities, obstacles, and fast-changing conditions. Involved with the development of the common Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization "End-to-End" business process map; Surface Ship community's Integrated Project Team Development for ship availabilities; and the lessons learned forums and processes such as "Ship Availability Hot Wash", "Super Hot Wash", and Maintenance and Modernization Performance Reviews (MMPR). Show less



Alion Science and Technology

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager Representative

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2009

  Jacksonville, FL Managed contractor Alteration Installation Teams (AITs) during ship maintenance availabilities and windows of opportunity at Mayport Naval Base. Tracked cost and schedule adherence. Mitigated risks and avoided negative impact of installation interference. Analyzed repeat ship alterations in order to decrease learning curve costs, facilitated information sharing across boundaries to benefit future alterations.

• Lessons Learned and Process Improvement Coordinator

  • May 2003 - Feb 2009

  Jacksonville, Florida Area • Created and implemented lessons learned capture methodology across seven regions and multiple stakeholder organizations with overall goal of capturing and communicating best practices to improve quality, cost, and schedule of multi-million dollar Navy maintenance projects. Compiled library of tools and templates to train and share with stakeholders. • Generated metrics to measure performance and understand behavior in execution of business processes. Conducted analyses to determine root… Show more • Created and implemented lessons learned capture methodology across seven regions and multiple stakeholder organizations with overall goal of capturing and communicating best practices to improve quality, cost, and schedule of multi-million dollar Navy maintenance projects. Compiled library of tools and templates to train and share with stakeholders. • Generated metrics to measure performance and understand behavior in execution of business processes. Conducted analyses to determine root cause of poor and/or positive performance. Executed methodologies for improvement to address poor performance. • Facilitated cross-functional teams of process stakeholders to define gaps, identify opportunities for improvement, reduce redundancies, and develop implementation plans. • Coordinated and facilitated senior officer level (1-2 Star Flag Officers) meetings, process review team meetings, working groups, and semi-annual conferences. Gathered appropriate stakeholders for participation, created agendas to feature valuable discussion topics, identified and contacted noteworthy speakers, coordinated scope of speaker presentations, and facilitated sessions. • Developed and maintained customer relationships and served as a liaison between various organizations within the maintenance community with regard to the process improvement efforts. • Cultivated support for continuous process improvement methodology implementation among key customer stakeholders.



World Perspectives, Inc.

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2001 - May 2003

  Washington, DC