Strategic Project Management Leader

A results-driven leader with expertise in directing high-impact Project Management teams. Specializing in aligning initiatives with organizational objectives and steering complex projects to success.

Core Skills and Competencies

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Project Management

Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Proficient in MS Office, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence.

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Cybersecurity

Skilled in managing GRC, IAM, Cloud, IR and Vuln Mgmt.

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Leadership

Adept at team management, building relationships, and effective communication.

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Federal Program Mgmt & Regulatory Compliance

Experience with DoD and DCMA compliance, and federal security standards such as CIS, NIST, and FISMA.

Professional Experience: Armis CyberSecurity

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Security-Focused Engagements

Manage Professional Services for federal and private-sector clients.

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Project Lifecycle Management

Utilize Smartsheet & Gainsight for scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting.

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Compliance Assurance

Ensure adherence to federal security standards (SOC2, CIS & NIST).

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Stakeholder Communication

Serve as communication hub, managing expectations and fostering collaboration.

Professional Experience: GuidePoint Security

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Security Engagements

Led Professional Services for federal and private-sector clients.

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Project Tracking

Used Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Confluence & Jira for lifecycle management.

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Compliance

Ensured adherence to FISMA and NIST standards.

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Team Leadership

Oversaw cross-functional teams for complex IT security projects.

Professional Experience: Incora

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Procurement Management

Established and managed department for federal and commercial contracts.

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Global Team Leadership

Led buyers across international procurement teams, ensuring DoD & safety compliance.

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Risk Management

Implemented strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

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EHS Leadership

Managed facility COVID-19 response and chaired EHS committees.

Professional Experience: First America Metal

Branch Expansion

Led growth from 3 to 16 employees, aligning with organizational goals.

Performance Management

Established facility goals, KPIs, and Risk Management Plans.

Contract Negotiation

Evaluated and negotiated contracts for IT infrastructure, facility security, logistics, & construction mgmt.

Safety Culture

Implemented and managed safety and security procedures.

Additional Professional Experiences

Adjunct (PMP) at TCCD

Instructed on project management topics, aligning with PMI standards.

Air Traffic Specialist at Lockheed Martin

Coordinated aircraft flow within NAS, ensuring FAA and DoD compliance.

Founder/CEO at Verve Innovations LLC

Managed multiple contracts with a $4.5M annual budget.

Education and Certifications

Education

MS in Management (CTU), BS in Aeronautics (UND)

Project Management

PMP, ITIL V3, PSM I, CAM

Security

Security+, MTA: Security Fundamentals

Aviation

Private Pilot License (FAA)