Ally McDonald PMP, CSM
Director of Administration & HR at Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Developing Managers in Organizations
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Developing a Mentoring Program
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Employee Engagement
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Improving Employee Performance
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Information Management: Document Security
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum AllianceOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
PMP
Project Management InstituteFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi)
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Administration & HR
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Jan 2020 - Present
Responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices while identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals centered on employee engagement and retention. Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements. Supports recruiting efforts and manages candidate hiring and onboarding. Provides programmatic administration support for overseas contracts and manages in-/out-processing for overseas staff supporting NATO and the U.S. DoD. Resolves human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues. Supports professional development and performance management, Conducts benefits and payroll administration. Administers and maintains Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRIS). Show less
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
Worked closely with executive leadership in developing long-term operation strategies to help meet company objectives. Developed, implemented, and monitored day-to-day systems and processes to provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives. Established quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards to identify opportunities for process improvement. Led coordination and integration of efforts among all departments to produce more effective business processes. Communicated new directives, policies, and procedures to staff. Managed and tracked staff personal and professional development initiatives. Supported recruiting, placement, and relocation efforts for overseas programs. Show less
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SpinSys
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Operations Coordinator – U.S. Navy PMW240 Program
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
• Supported contract initiation process, conduct studies, coordinate analysis to allocate resources, and evaluate financial program reviews along with Program Director• Monitored program budgets, reviewed program expenses and reports to determine whether allocated funds are spent as specified • Coordinated and executed the preparation of external and internal reports through collecting, analyzing and summarizing information from multiple departments across projects for contractual reporting • Monitored and reported on compliance related to expense report, timesheet, and contract reporting • Oversaw onboarding of new project employees; facilitated completion and processing of paperwork, communicate organization policies and regulations• Coordinated and monitored compliance related to training and certifications• Developed, designed, and established reporting standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and principles for the organization • Assisted with overall project planning alongside Program/Project Managers and identified and communicated risks to Program Director• Studied assigned programs to understand client’s requirements and analyzed program goals and targets • Coordinated and facilitated internal and external meetings, including coordination of logistics for in-person and remote attendees• Reported on project deliverables and schedules in timely manner • Worked with Program Manager to prepare budgets and cost application for business development efforts Show less
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Business Development Coordinator/Proposal Coordinator
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
• Supported business development efforts by identifying potential leads and researching market and industry intelligence• Developed and assisted with creating, editing, and producing RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses, technical documents, qualification summaries, project approaches, presentations and proposals alongside Proposal Manager, BD Director, and Executive Management • Coordinated delivery schedule and efforts for internal and external teams, consultants, and stakeholders • Created, updated, and maintained records in online database and SharePoint• Assisted Director of BD in the management and communication of the sales pipeline, development of SOP’s for the department in addition to the creation and implementation of various marketing initiatives ranging from collateral material, tradeshow support, and website and newsletter content Show less
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Project Analyst - US Air Force SG6
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
• Assisted with overall project planning alongside Program/Project Managers • Coordinated and facilitate internal and external meetingso Coordinated logistics for in-person and remote attendeeso Developed meeting agendas, captured minutes, and distributed minutes and actionable items in timely fashion• Studied assigned programs, client requirements, and analyzed program goals and targets • Conducted studies, coordinated analysis to allocate resources, and evaluated financial program reviews along with Project Control Analyst• Monitored and reported on compliance related to expense report, timesheet, and contract reporting • Prepared external and internal reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information from multiple departments across projects • Reported on project deliverables and schedules in timely manner • Developed, designed, and established reporting standards and principles for the PMO and organization as indicated• Identified and communicated risks to Project Managers Show less
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American Exchange Organization
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Administration Manager
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Program Administration Manager • Managed small team comprised of both Administration and Employer Relations departments for J-1 work abroad exchange programs • Maintained communication with overseas representatives and U.S. stakeholders and host employers • Provided support for overseas representatives, from participant registration through program completion • Oversaw all aspects of participant programs, from registration, travel arrangements, host employer placement, housing placement through program completion • Provided guidance and support for U.S. host employer program, from employer registration and contract through completion of host program • Processed J-1 visa participant documentation according to Department of State specification; monitor participant status in Department of State Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database • Maintained and managed corporate documentation including handbooks, manuals, SOPs, internal knowledgebase, and marketing collateral • Oversaw all aspects of trade show and conference registration, setup, and attendance Show less
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Information Innovators Inc. (formerly Creative Computing Solutions, inc.)
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst I - DHS US-VISIT Project
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Dec 2009 - Sep 2010
• Verified credibility and accuracy of U.S. visitor travel data through use of government databases in order to identify and analyze trends for use by the Department of Homeland Security in law-enforcement and intelligence • Researched, prepared, and delivered presentations pertaining to the Department of Homeland security, immigration law, and the Data Integrity Group to assist in training new hires to familiarize them with US-VISIT project dynamics • Assisted in the organization and production of the US-VISIT project newsletter, based on current events and topics that related to the scope of the project • Attended Congressional hearings related to the scope of the US-VISIT project • Researched, prepared, and conducted presentations to present a whole-picture approach to information gleaned from hearings to colleagues on the US-VISIT project in attempts to anticipate the possible impacts of new laws/regulations on the US-VISIT project Show less
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American Exchange Organization
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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J-1 Visa Programs Manager
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2008
J1 Visa Programs Manager • Screened and selected overseas agents for J-1 work abroad exchange programs and processed overseas agent agreements • Screened and selected overseas participants according to Department of State requirements utilizing registration applications, phone/Skype/written interviews, and required legal documentation (passports, university documents, etc.) • Coordinated itinerary information for pick-up and housing purposes, enrolled and managed participant emergency insurance coverage, and assisted with employer-participant issues, and assisted participants with general issues • Processed J-1 visa participant documentation according to Department of State specification and monitored participant status in Department of State Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database • Maintained and managed corporate documentation including handbooks, manuals, SOPs, internal knowledge base, and marketing collateral • Design and run queries from SalesGenie database to build potential host employer contact lists • Create, update, and maintain records in Salesforce database • Contact potential host employers (hosts) for J-1 visa program (60-70 on average per day) • Draft host employer applications and agreements, and assist with host employer relations as needed • Manage 10-line phone and make appropriate transfers Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2009
James Madison University
M.A., Political Science -
2003 - 2007
Bridgewater College
B.A., International Studies, French
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