Experience

Vantage Solutions

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr Project Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Merrick & Company

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager - IT & Operations, Biosafety and Biosecurity

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  ● Drives and supports IT and biologics development operations planning for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), which assists the US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of Agriculture.● Assists in complex integrated planning and execution of all facets of NBAF operations to replace and enhance a current mission at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Orient Point, NY.● Manages a budget of more than $2.5 million while leading a multi-functional team of subject matter experts in cybersecurity, network and systems engineering, enterprise architecture, molecular and cellular biology and veterinary medicine.● Spearhead IT network design and cybersecurity approach for a more than 500,000 sq. ft. BSL-4Ag facility, developing and implementing the NBAF-wide IT systems that manage technical project documentation, laboratory operation, and IT architecture design.● Supports the Biosecurity Engagement Program’s (BEP’s) mission through several projects to reduce risks posed by biological threats through working with international governments and scientists to build sustainable capacity for biosecurity and biosafety.

• Project Analyst / Junior Project Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  ● Supported IT and biologics development operations planning for NBAF.● Served as an analyst for 7 DOS contracts for BEP and WMDT/CWT offices and delivered critical data support for planning, organizing and evaluating all project aspects.● Prepared, developed and revised all documents, reports and presentations while monitoring project progress, assisting with project deliverables, and supporting quality assurance and quality control. ● Communicated with partner countries and technical counterparts on project tasks and schedules and oversaw technical performance to ensure deliverables, cost, and schedule aligned with project goals, objectives and tasks.



ReCellerate Inc.

• Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  ● Analyzed and drafted Standard Operating Procedures to establish laboratory and production processes to manufacture cells used in investigational preclinical studies.● Helped draft an application for a veterinary cell-based drug product filing with FDA.● Reviewed and analyzed preclinical animal test data from a series of pilot studies to identify trends, as well as for clinical significance, further product development, and approval process for multiple drug interactions.● Drafted and prepared proposals to seek milestone-based product development licensing agreements for submission to top international drug companies.



PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY, P.C.

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2018

  ● Managed scheduling, office personnel and budgets for a healthcare practice.● Prepared research, reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates for all office projects and programs.● Planned, developed, managed, and budgeted a $1 million office relocation and construction project.● Optimized team performance and operational efficiency by increasing essential personnel effectiveness, supervising long-term projects and leading daily operations.● Increased annual profit by developing and executing growth strategies and coordinating expenditures for the practice.