Jessica Smith PMP

Project Manager at Atlantic CommTech Corporation (A Valkyrie Employee Owned Subsidiary)
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Saarland, DE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®
    Project Management Institute
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Present

      • Works with customers to develop project scope of work and ensures that the deliverables are on time and within budget. • Mentors and provides expert documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule and any related risks. • Assigns, schedules, trains, reviews, and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines complete a project. • Defines the responsibilities of parties involved in the project including customers, management, IT management, project team, vendors and others affected by the project. • Identifies, tracks, monitors, and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of projects. • Facilitates amicable solutions with the appropriate customer(s). • Maintains effective communication and working relationships with customers and project team members. • Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports and project presentations. • Organizes and conducts project team meetings. • Develops and initiates projects, manages costs, and monitored performance. • Updates operational methods, oversees accounting procedures, tracks information and compiles data to improve efficiency. • Manages all phases of projects from procurement to commission. • Orchestrates projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders. • Schedules and facilitates meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts. Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contract Specialist
      • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

      • Efficiently reviewed contract requirements & correspondence records & analyzed incoming bid requests while assisting in the development of preliminary contract terms and conditions • Responsible for negotiating government program contracts & proposal preparation • Administering final approval processes associated w/ all awarded contracts • Successfully managed our assigned contracts & related required modifications, while ensuring full compliance w/ prime contract requirements • Contributed in negotiations with existing & prospective clients for establishing the basic cost & performance guidelines for awarded contracts • Requested and approved modifications to contracts • Advised various departments and Program Managers of contractual rights and obligations • Maintained contract and contractor status databases • Processed all received correspondence concerning contractors & facilitated follow-up communication as necessary • Recommended appropriate mitigation plans for resolving performance issues • Represented liaison between our business & customers; government, prime & subcontractors • Authored, processed, and maintained all business NDAs, TAs and CA’s. • Ensured subcontractor remained compliant with agreed upon project schedule • Ensured compliance with financial charging and reporting requirements • Familiar with CP, FFP, T&M, as well as Incentive and Award Fee Type Contracts Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Manager
      • Sep 2006 - May 2011

      • Administered project funds and contract amendments; decidedly involved in bid processes incl. the use of GSA schedule; acting POC while interfacing w/ customer (CO or Prime); wrote weekly project status reports; experienced w/ FFP, CP and T&M contracts and billing• Responsible for target setting, forecasting, budgeting, P/L management, cost savings, financial analysis, and risk assessment; offering enhancement and security audits.• Managed OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY-EUROPE (OPMAS-E) project (Subcontract to ITT) and DENCOM U.S ARMY DENTAL COMMAND project (Subcontract to HARRIS)• Successfully processed employee payroll & to include adjusting additions and deductions to employee income; such as reimbursements, tax and benefit withholdings.• Responsible for payroll timekeeping and invoicing.• HR POC for US/Germany employees, to include recruiting, in- and out-processing, and base facility entry badge processing • Administrator for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.), to include premiums, invoice reconciliation, and workers’ compensation claims.• Updated employment database to include personnel files and Paid-Time-Off (PTO) balances.• POC for all travel expense reports and verification before reimbursing employees through payroll.• Processed & translated official business records: English, German• Generated Petty Cash Vouchers and reimbursement of employees approved expenses, while maintaining a suitable amount of cash on hand & an accurate register of transactions.• Processed all letters of promotion, demotion, transfer and re-contracting• Inputted benefit enrollments, process paperwork for Medical Leave and Workmen’s Compensation.• Performed routine bookkeeping and records maintenance duties such as posting, performing and checking calculations.• Requested quotes from vendors & processed order materials required for active projects processed order materials required for active projects Show less

    • Distribution Officer
      • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

      • Managed and distributed 400,000+ physical products to 42,000+ war-fighters throughout Europe, to include down-range locations. • Familiar with military protocols and chain of command. • Developed weekly and yearly physical product report analysis. • Responsible for the biennial inventory requirement. • Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel and Access to develop various reports. • Created, maintained and updated inventory according to mission requirements.• Developed new databases to analyze and collect current statistical data. • Managed controlled accountable items to ensure accuracy of number received and dispensed; validate recipients’ requirements. • Tracked and logged customers feedback on product distribution performance.• Responsible for physical product warehouse stock, back-orders and ordering procedures.• Responsible for maintaining a close rapport with Air Force Distribution Publishing Office, WN DC to facilitate service problems, e.g. existing orders or back-orders. • Researched internet to validate or search for forms, publications or visual aids. • Managed and controlled Air Force forms and publications, to include safeguarding and accountability of controlled documents Show less

    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Rental Agent
      • Apr 2004 - Jul 2005

      • Provided impeccable service to all customers, including various civilians and high ranking military officers • Researched various rental geographic locations to procure and satisfy the customers needs • Coordinated and oversaw the car fleet inventory – inspected returned vehicles • Generated vehicle accident or damaged report and coordinated with insurance companies • Developed daily vehicle statistical reports for submission to Hertz headquarters, utilizing Microsoft Office and the TAS software. • Dealt with difficult customers by displaying diplomatic behavior and professionalism • Processed credit card transactions and VAT-Forms • Utilized effective communications both verbal and in writing, though the use of memorandums, letters, messages, requests for information, and other correspondence in English and German language. Show less

  • HANO GmbH
    • Kaiserslautern, Germany
    • Sales Representative and Office Administrator
      • Sep 2003 - Mar 2004

      • Coordinated and oversaw the car fleet inventory – inspected returned vehicles for any damage • Generated vehicle accident or damage report for submission to insurance companies • Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve accident reports • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with local companies • Created daily vehicle statistical reports • Utilized various computer skills to develop reports, e.g. MS Excel • Analyzed demographic location for the development of new price lists – developed cost analysis, to include calculations and rental price comparisons • Provided impeccable customer service to all customers, including civilians and high ranking military officers; ensured their mission requirements were met • Dealt with difficult customers with courtesy, tact and professionalism • Processed credit card transactions and VAT-Forms expeditiously • Utilized effective communications skills both verbal and in writing, through the use of memorandums, letters, messages, requests for information, and other correspondence in English and German language. Show less

  • Schlachter GmbH
    • Freinsheim, Germany
    • Jr. Car Sales Representative
      • Aug 2001 - Sep 2003

      • Jr. Car Sales Representative, main contact for customers, dealing with all operational matters, from receiving initial enquiries through to vehicle deliveries. • Used car evaluation, responsible for providing a professional controlling and support service for the used car wholesale consultants • Maintain, revise and create company forms, policies and procedures library • Gathered information, highlighted features, and demonstrated vehicle operation • Developed buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggested trade-ins, • recommended sales campaigns and promotion strategies • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; proposed test drives; explained warranties and services • Closed sales by overcoming objections; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services and financing; • Provided sales management information by completion reports Show less

Education

  • BBS Bad Duerkheim
    Bürokauffrau (equivilant to Associates degree), Business and Commerce Technologies
    1998 - 2001

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