Experience

Cydecor, Inc.

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Action Officer in support of NAVSEA

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



The College of International Security Affairs

• HR Specialist/ Defense Travel System (DTS) Administrator

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  National Defense University • Served as the principle advisor to the senior department, leadership, agency chairs and managers regarding all aspects of civilian personnel and human resource management. • Interpreted/implemented new procedures, policies, and regulations in the areas of personnel management, civilian administrative management, and human resources program issues. • Briefed management on new policies, regulations, and procedures. • Evaluated and provided recommendations for… Show more • Served as the principle advisor to the senior department, leadership, agency chairs and managers regarding all aspects of civilian personnel and human resource management. • Interpreted/implemented new procedures, policies, and regulations in the areas of personnel management, civilian administrative management, and human resources program issues. • Briefed management on new policies, regulations, and procedures. • Evaluated and provided recommendations for improving/streamlining civilian and military personnel management and development. • Analyzed problem areas and eliminates ineffective procedures or processes. • Reviewed actions such as performance objectives and standards, awards, renewals, hiring packages, and provided suggestions for regulatory propriety and support of organization work goals. • Served as the DTS program coordinator; preparing, submitting and/or reviewing data to ensure compliance in the submission of travel authorizations and vouchers per Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). • Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployment, operation, and management of the DTS for CISA’s leadership, faculty, and staff. • Provided training and guidance to all CISA personnel on proper travel funds usage, DTS functionality and application, and assists with processing travel vouchers ensuring payments are accurate and made in a timely manner. • Tracked and provideed financial reporting updates to the Budget Analyst (BA) detailing DTS program operations and status, travel budget and expenditures, recent travel activities, as well as any new travel requirements. Briefed leadership on open and outstanding DTS travel claims and reports. • Served as Automated Time, Attendance, and Production System (ATTAPS) Timekeeper providing assistance and training to faculty and staff with inputting and certifying time and leave. Show less



Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

• Executive Assistant to the Dean of Academics

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2014

  • Functioned as the academic/administrative support staff for the Academic Affairs Executive Assistant, Chief of Resources and Office Manager for the Office of the Academic Dean, faculty and related academic personnel. • Managed professional staff and faculty calendars and meeting schedules; assisted with various academic projects • Served as the central travel coordinator for all academic staff as well as for visiting scholars, speakers, and guest participating in Center… Show more • Functioned as the academic/administrative support staff for the Academic Affairs Executive Assistant, Chief of Resources and Office Manager for the Office of the Academic Dean, faculty and related academic personnel. • Managed professional staff and faculty calendars and meeting schedules; assisted with various academic projects • Served as the central travel coordinator for all academic staff as well as for visiting scholars, speakers, and guest participating in Center programs. • Expert in Defense Travel System, input data for travel orders, prepared and submitted vouchers. Gathered information on alternative travel means, and made necessary arrangements such as airline, hotel and ground transportation reservations. • Arranged and picked up tickets, visas and all other travel documents. • Conveyed information and logistical data about the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) Center and its activities. • Assisted faculty with academic programs by setting up meeting, greeting visitors, arranging parking, acquiring copyright permission, preparing reports, submitting honorarium requests, and performing other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean and Chief of Resources. • Proactively developed prototype documents used for all travel planning. • Drafted and submitted country clearance cables to the Transportation Security Administration to gain permission into foreign countries for faculty, staff, visiting scholars, speakers, and guests participating in Center programs. • Supported the faculty in conducting activities such as workshops, conferences, and seminars. Show less



DC Office of Risk Management

• Administrative Assistant

  • Dec 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Provided front-line support/ communications to agency. • Greeted, escorted, and routed visitors to the Director, Chief of Staff and subordinate manager’s office for meetings. • Prepared and updated financial and statistical reports for use by departmental heads. • Provided administrative support to DCORM staff as needed as well as generated quarterly reports. • Developed and maintained call log database as well as incoming/outgoing mail- log. • Responsible for database… Show more • Provided front-line support/ communications to agency. • Greeted, escorted, and routed visitors to the Director, Chief of Staff and subordinate manager’s office for meetings. • Prepared and updated financial and statistical reports for use by departmental heads. • Provided administrative support to DCORM staff as needed as well as generated quarterly reports. • Developed and maintained call log database as well as incoming/outgoing mail- log. • Responsible for database management and for training other administrative staff on “front desk” operations. • Received and directed incoming calls as well as performed other related duties as assigned. Show less