Experience

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  Excelicon

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area & Winchester, VA

  • Enterprise Risk Manager & Delivery Manager

    • Dec 2017 - Aug 2020
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area & Winchester, VA

    As a Risk Manager I plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to risk management,mitigation and response, compliance, control assurance, and user awareness for the multiple projects under the BCSG Task Orders supporting the FEMA Office of Response & Recovery – Response Technology Division and the FEMA Office of Policy & Program Analysis. I provide support directly with the customers, third parties and other internal departments and organizations to facilitate information security risk analysis and risk management processes and to identifyacceptable levels of residual risk. Responsible for supporting the ongoing management of IT risk and compliance initiatives including compliance with the Technology Risk Policy as well as technology and information security solutions. In this role, I am responsible for leading the resolution of issues, improving the control environment, and supporting the implementation of BCSG projects for our FEMA customers. I also was responsible for understanding government and corporate policies and programs and work with risk professionals and FEMA stakeholders to leverage existing solutions and share best practices. Responsible for the execution of requirements to conduct risk assessments, assist with self-assessment programs, perform technical research on risk topics, and other activities that support risk management goals for FEMA and BCSG projects.

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  FEMA

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Analyst Contractor

    • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

    Provide data management and analysis for ORR/Planning Division. Use data sources to identify programmatic needs. Participate in strategic planning with regard to program development and assist with program assessments, ensuring programattic goals are well documented.

  • Operations and Emergency Management Specialist

    • Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

    Perform as an Emergency Management Operations Specialist & Program Analyst for the FEMA Office of Response and Recovery; specifically at the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC). There I perform in multiple strategic roles and capacities as a direct member of the NRCC Center and Staff Section. My overall mission as an NRCC staff member is to develop disaster response strategic plans, train NRCC internal and external stakeholders in disaster and emergency response operations, and coordinate with various emergency personnel to make sure FEMA’s emergency contingencies are covered and executed to support local, state, tribal and/or national level incidents. Within this strategic joint-force / multi-agency emergency response operation I am an integral member of the NRCC Blue & Gold Teams responsible for supporting and managing the NRCC Situational Awareness Sections, Planning and Support Section, Resources Support Section, and Center/Support Staff Section composed of multiple FEMA Emergency Response Officials from different FEMA Operational Program Offices and other Federal Agencies; to include their respective Senior Executives and Senior Managers.

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  Veteran Business Solution (VBS), Inc. – Stafford, VA || Full-Time DHS Federal Contractor ||

  • Stafford, Virginia

  • Executive Personnel Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Jan 2014
    • Stafford, Virginia

    Perform as the Front Office & Personnel Manager for a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Certified Government contractor. While employed I was able to develop and implement the business Front Office administrative and organizational structure that supported the business’ success for 5 consecutive years. Responsible for the assignments of job related responsibilities and the allocation of resources for the entire internal employee structure of the business. Manage and supervise administrative operations, staffing and payroll, security pre-screenings and preliminary interviews, and background investigations coordination’s according to company’s policies and procedures. During my employment I had the opportunity to expand the duties and responsibilities of the Front Office Manager to include accounts management, partnership agreements, buyer and controller roles, accounting, and inventory and logistics management among others. I became an integral member of the Executive Management Team and adviser of administrative and personnel management matters to the President & CEO and Vice-President & CFO of the company. Serve as the company’s primary point of contact and liaison for Front Office, Personnel, and HR matters between VBS and its primary Government Customer – U.S. Customs & Border Protection among others.

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  Unlimited Networking Solutions (UNS), LLC – Washington, DC || Full-Time DHS Federal Contractor ||

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Senior Executive Assistant

    • Feb 2008 - Sep 2009
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Perform as the Senior Executive Assistant to the President and Vice-President of a Veteran Owned and Minority Owned Small Business government contractor. Serve as a liaison to the board of directors and senior management teams; organized and coordinated executive outreach and external relations efforts with government officials and private sector customers; and provided oversight on special projects as assigned by the President or VP. I provided exemplified Customer Service and Administrative Support in the areas of Government contracting procedures, HR and Personnel Management, and technology services.

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  Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) – University of PR || Full-Time Puerto Rico Go

  • Project Manager & Trainer

    • Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

    Assist, Manage, and Train limited resource audiences in acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behavior necessary for nutritionally sounds diets, and to contribute to their personal development and the improvement of the total family diet and nutritional well-being. Provide nutrition education at schools as an enrichment of the curriculum, in after-school care programs and through 4-H EFNEP clubs, day camps, residential camps, community centers, neighborhood groups, and home gardening workshops.