Amanda Obregon, Mba, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Boerne, Tx, Us

Oahu, Hawaii

Supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington D.C.• Designs and implements a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and procedure to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.• Develops and documents ERM policies and procedures, ensuring clear guidelines for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting processes. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather input and insights, fostering a collaborative approach to risk management that involves key stakeholders in the decision-making process. • Formulates and executes effective risk management strategies, that will result in a measurable reduction in overall enterprise risk exposure. • Develops and conducts training programs to raise awareness of risk management principles and ensure organizational-wide understanding and adherence to the established ERM framework. • Ensures compliance with relevant industry standards to align the ERM framework with regulatory requirements. • Leads Poste Implementation Reviews (PIRs) for CBP acquisition programs, evaluating project outcomes against a predefined success criteria and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. • Implements comprehensive performance metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of CBP acquisitions, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement. • Collaborates with key stakeholders, including CBP leadership and project teams, to gather information, conduct surveys, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in the PIR assessment process. • Initiates and executes continuous improvement initiatives based on PIRs, driving enhancements to processes, procedures, and project management methodologies.

Marine Corps Base Quantico

Supported the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office (JIFCO) - Human Effects Scientist• Spearheaded the execution of high visibility technical and research-based activities, overseeing project planning, management, and delivery against pre-defined objectives, requirements, and goals while ensuring alignment with budget and timeline specifications• Established and introduced a strategic vision for engaging organizational objectives, connecting proposed plans with core capabilities, resources, and priorities to maximize performance while minimizing operational risk• Meticulously managed a multi-million dollar budget line to fund efforts that inform applied research and acquisition program decisions—monitoring the allocation and use of resources while further preparing obligation and expenditure phasing plans across eight portfolios annually• Employed research and analytical skills to dissect end-to-end findings within big data, demonstrating an understanding of how to effectively assess programmatic, operational, and performance-related data using various tools and statistical methods that delivered meaningful, impactful results • Engaged strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to introduce solutions to unexpected challenges while delivering concise directives related to project priorities and expectations—monitoring project progression to ensure efficient and complete work • Leveraged strong people management and natural leadership skills to prioritize, delegate, and monitor the efficacy of assigned tasks in an effort to maintain a balanced workload—providing guidance on developing project plans, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring deliverables met scheduled timelines • Communicated best practices for tapping into existing capabilities and resources in support of improved operational efficiency and performance

Ft Campbell

• Played an integral role in monitoring and managing program status, overseeing all FRG activities to evaluate strengths and deficiencies while working alongside organizational leadership, local agencies, and community members to provide hands-on support to military members and their families • Expertly navigated an operational environment requiring flexibility and adaptability as well as a quick turn of action as circumstances change—leveraging a willingness to wear multiple hats and take on additional responsibilities as part of a team committed to promoting a support model rooted in accountability, integrity, communication, and collaboration • Managed multiple people-centric projects and initiatives, streamlining the planning and execution processes to ensure adherence to timeline and budget requirements—managing documentation and facilitating conversations around process improvements and strategies for enhancing efficacy and optimizing engagement• Employed exceptional verbal and written communication skills when addressing inquiries, questions, and concerns—connecting regularly with organizational leadership and stakeholders to deliver status updates, manage expectations, and act as a point of escalation for any issues that arise• Organized and executed successful recruitment and retention initiatives, planned training events, and facilitated outreach and engagement efforts to encourage cohesiveness amongst an all-volunteer organization—further ensuring the effective integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into organizational frameworks

• Compiled and analyzed test information for Azaya Therapeutics that included stability testing, design, execution, clinical and non-clinical studies. Duties of position included the following. • Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions. • Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests. • Conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests. • Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials. • Oversee budget and ensure the budget stays in line with companies’ request.• Manage laboratory inventories.

R&D Method Validations

• Supported laboratory functions and project-related activities—working both independently and as part of a team to streamline workflows, ensure requirements were met, and lead the execution of each phase of the project lifecycle while delegating tasks, evaluating performance, tracking progress, and drafting reports for numerous project and program initiatives • Took responsibility for training new staff on laboratory best practices, procedures, routine operations, and equipment usage that supported operational, quality, and compliance standards—establishing new protocols and specifications for all laboratory activities including product development and testing, facilities maintenance, process management, data analysis, and reporting• Facilitated conversations around process improvements and best practices for enhancing program performance and project delivery, establishing priorities, properly allocating resources, mitigating risk, and reaching milestones through optimized workstreams, management, and collaboration while leading teams in navigating technical and research-based activities• Led project teams in the development of actionable strategies designed to optimize performance and drive growth aligned with operational and programmatic objectives—further supporting the implementation of a project plan outlining target metrics, next steps, budget parameters, and timelines in alignment with requirements and goals • Leveraged qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform data-driven reporting and presentations, working with stakeholders to review results while making recommendations for potential process improvements and performance-enhancing measures—engaging critical thinking and problem-solving skills to align solutions with existing goals and objectives

Mba, Management

B.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: •American Chemical Society Member (Current) •President, Chemistry Club, University of the Incarnate Word.