Experience

U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Analyst

  • Mar 2021 - Present



JANUS Research Group

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Program Analyst

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  Support in the areas of program and financial analysis to include day to day program analysis and management for multiple programs: create detailed briefings for internal and stakeholder use to plan and define program needs; develop financial reports, program status reports, program briefings and product marketing material; create project plans, reports and information papers and briefings for presentation to U.S. Army, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Congressional staff; Risk Manager assigned to establish, assess and track to resolution program risks; manage efforts of large cross-functional team to meet program milestone decision reviews. Acquisition Milestone subject matter expert providing guidance to multiple programs and new start programs in areas such as milestone decision processes and development of required documentation and briefing materials. Risk Management subject matter expert assigned to assist new start programs with the development of risk management plans, processes and initial risk identification. Responsible as Task Leader for the PM Tactical Network. Responsible for overall program management. Manage workload and staffing requirements and internal Corporate reporting. Responsible for day-today customer interface with Government (customer) managers. Preparation of planning and forecasting materials. Preparation of customer briefings, strategic communications materials and presentations.



Maryland Department of Budget and Management

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Capital Budget Analyst

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2020

  Formulation and expenditure oversight of the Governor’s capital budget and five­year capital improvement plan: • Manage five agencies budget requests and capital improvement projects; this includes evaluating programs and projects to ensure that projects with the highest priority receive priority funding, serving as a subject matter expert, negotiating schedule changes as necessary, and advising on technical components of the capital budgeting process. • Present recommendations for capital program funding to the Governor and Secretary of Dept. of Budget and Management. • Respond to requests for research and analysis from the Governor, Department Secretary, and Maryland General Assembly. • Develop budgetary and fiscal reports, recommendations, and charts to the Director, Secretary, and Office of the Governor • Recommend funding allocations to the Director of Capital Programs. • Evaluate agency master plans and facility programs in order to verify the need for particular capital improvements using the guidelines as outlined in the operations manual and the facilities plan guidelines. • Monitor the implementation of capital projects and programs in order to ensure consistency with approved facility programs and estimated costs. Act as agency liaison on such capital projects. • Review projects, master plans and land transfers to ensure they meet the land use planning goals of PlanMaryland. Special Assignments: • Strategize with the Governor's Office regarding approach to annual Capital Debt Affordability Committee meeting. • Develop and present annual training to all State Capital Budget Managers on using the Capital Budget Information System to submit budget requests.



Mosaic North America

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Ambassador

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  As a brand ambassador I provided information about the brand and/or product generating sales opportunities and working to build customer preference for the brand. • Represented the company and educated shoppers about both established and new products. • Engaged customers in activities and programs in order to achieve brand popularity. • Shared ideas with supervisors regarding marketing techniques. • Drove sales through oral presentations, developing strong customer relations, and providing complete information • Answered questions about the brand. • Assisted managers with the implementation of marketing campaigns. • Provided information to the company on sales opportunities in a particular community.



University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Front Office Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  As the Front Office Coordinator I served as the front-line contact for all visitors to the Undergraduate Studies Office. As the frontline contact I helped to market the business school to prospective students and parents by providing brochures, developing information packets, and giving impromptu presentations on the many programs and benefits the school offers. I also coordinated with another Graduate Assistant to develop training for and assist with supervision of seven undergraduate student assistants. Further, I communicated with Business Management students regarding campus policies, Business School policies, standards and requirements and direct students and visitors to appropriate offices and services. I assisted with new student orientation signup and associated paperwork; scheduled appointments and helped update student records for appointments and walk-in advising sessions. This included storing data physically and on the University student database. Additionally, I maintained office resources, acted as the interface with vendors and coordinated other office projects.



Environmental Council for the Maryland School of Public Policy

• College Park

• Board Member

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Participate in a graduate student-led organization that held a forum through which students can discuss questions, concerns, and voice opinions about the future of the environmental specialization in the School of Public Policy. • Became a council board member in 2012. • Advocate for structural program developments within the graduate program. • Coordinate speaker events, social gatherings, and outdoor activities. • Participate in a graduate student-led organization that held a forum through which students can discuss questions, concerns, and voice opinions about the future of the environmental specialization in the School of Public Policy. • Became a council board member in 2012. • Advocate for structural program developments within the graduate program. • Coordinate speaker events, social gatherings, and outdoor activities.



City of Rockville

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Environmental Management Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  City of Rockville, Department of Public Works As the environmental intern for the City of Rockville’s Environmental Management Division I was exposed to and gained hands on experience with many of the City’s environmental regulations.I acted as program support for storm water regulations, refuse and waste clean up, soil erosion prevention, and clean energy projects. I evaluated the City’s recycling and refuse program and determined that the program was cost effective, met its overall goals, and resulted in a net profit for the city. As a result the City could reduce recycling and refuse fees and provide funding to other environmental initiatives. Additionally, I worked to improve the City’s outreach website, I redeveloped the City’s Recycling and Refuse website to enhance efficiency, public understanding, and promote recycling.



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biological Science Technician

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  As a Biological Science Technician for Quarantine Policy, Analysis and Support I implemented and supported operational activities related to agricultural pest mitigation, detection, and quarantine. My core duties included developing exotic plant pest alerts, aiding Customs and Border Protection exclusion efforts, applying plant import regulations, and providing support to plant health safeguard initiatives. I also supported the U.S. Lacey Act Program, which seeks to combat global harvesting and trafficking of tree and tree products as instructed by the Lacey Act Amendments of 2008. My main activities included developing and implementing standard operating procedures, tracking import data, ensuring importer compliance, conducting program quality assurance reviews and making recommendations for improvement, and acting as a liaison between the USDA, other agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry stakeholders.



Alliance for Community Trees

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

  As the intern for the non-profit organization Alliance for Community Trees (ACT), I provided mission support and assisted in everyday operations. My efforts helped the ACT pursue their goal of supporting grassroots, citizen based non-profit organizations dedicated to urban and community tree planting, care, conservation, and education. As the intern for the non-profit organization Alliance for Community Trees (ACT), I provided mission support and assisted in everyday operations. My efforts helped the ACT pursue their goal of supporting grassroots, citizen based non-profit organizations dedicated to urban and community tree planting, care, conservation, and education.



University of Maryland Fund for Excellence

• College Park, MD

• Fund Raiser

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  • Make contact with alumni, friends of the University and University parents to help generate financial contributions. • Helped strengthen the bond between the university and its alumni through annual contract and by providing university updates. • Make contact with alumni, friends of the University and University parents to help generate financial contributions. • Helped strengthen the bond between the university and its alumni through annual contract and by providing university updates.