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Athens, Al, Us

Athens, Al, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Key Technologies: M/S Office, M/S Project, M/S Teams Initiated/Developed/Maintained a Universal Documentation System (UDS) M/S Project Schedule for tracking document deliverables that included resource loading, dependencies, and Gantt chart views. The schedule represented each Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Flight Test, Ground Test, or other testing documented by MDA/ Directorate for Test Resources (DTR). In a professional collaborative environment, researched, organized, and produced technical documentation; specifically, Program Information Documents (PIs), Program Requirements Documents (PRDs), Operations Requirements Documents (ORs), and MDA Requirements Documents (MRDs), in the Universal Documentation System (UDS) format. Proofed technical documents for proper formatting and correct security markings, to comply with applicable Security Classification Guides (SCGs). Recommended document organization and layout, and coordinated publication with outside sources and vendors, as needed. Conducted/Assisted with writing/reviewing thirty-nine (39) PIs, PRDs, ORs, and MRDs. As part of a team effort, employing Microsoft (M/S) TEAMS and CISCO Jabber, conducted/assisted with document reviews, promptly responding to recommendations and corrections derived from those reviews.Relevant Job Training/Certifications:• MDA/DT: M/S Project 2013 – Foundations Course (0ct 2018)/Intermediate Course (Nov 2018)• MDA/DT: Level I Initial Operations Course (Oct 2018), Level II BMDS Technical Instruction Course (Nov 2018)Awards/Recognition: Received Test Functional Area Award Recognition, for efforts as part of the THAAD CTV-01 Test and Assessment Team.

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Key Technologies: M/S Office, M/S Project, Milestones Professional Under contract with the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) and MDA, both on Redstone Arsenal (RSA), set up the initial Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Simulation Center (GSC) Schedule in M/S Project, including resource loading, chart dependencies, and Gantt chart views, to track outgoing GSC software deliverables. Utilizing Milestones Professional, developed/provided weekly and monthly reporting metrics, for the working groups. Provided other internal programmatic support in the GSC Lab, utilizing M/S Office Suite. Incorporating M/S Visio, developed the initial process documentation that included, on a weekly and monthly basis, tracking and reporting internal status updates to GSC management. Executed GMD Simulation (GMDSim) software, Near Real Time (NRT) simulation (NRTSim) software, and Object Status Map (OSM) simulation software for the GSC, and verified accuracy of the results.Awards/Recognition: Received two Commendation Certificates from MDA. The first was for standing up and coordinating the monthly GMD Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings. The second Commendation Certificate was as a member of the GMDSim Support Team supporting the GMDSim Agile software development effort.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Key Technologies: M/S Office, M/S Project Utilizing M/S Project and M/S Office (including Visio), supplied programmatic and process documentation to the work group. Through Project and Visio, tracked and reported weekly and monthly status updates to management and to the customer. Developed, reviewed, and updated the programmatic and process documentation, as needed. Collected/Distributed data sets to the analysts for testing. For the benefit of the ASI GMDSim group, requested data sets from the prime contractor, and when necessary, provided classified courier service between the prime contractor and the supporting labs, for data deliveries. Expanding task responsibilities necessitated additional training and development to assist with GMDSim certification efforts, and included loading software upgrades, updating processes and manuals, and basic analysis of the certification results. Also served as the Security liaison for this work group.Relevant Job Training/Certifications:• MDA GMD Joint Project Office (JPO): GMD 101 Basic Course (Dec 2011)

Key Technologies: M/S OfficeUnder continuation of the Missile Defense Data Center (MDDC) contract, awarded to Gray Research in October 2005, provided Data Management support under Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) for GMD and Targets (7 Integrated Flight Tests (IFTs) and 1 Integrated Ground Test (IGTs)), including travel and on-site support as required.With over seven years total experience on the MDDC contract, responsibilities included tracking data receipts and deliverables and reporting the status to customers and supervisors; consolidating and reporting monthly metrics; preparing and reviewing test documentation; and supporting Data Meetings, Planning Meetings, and Readiness Reviews, including Action Item resolutions for each.The subsequent web-based tool, used by the MDDC for data tracking and reporting, evolved directly from tracking mechanisms developed and/or enhanced during my employment.Awards/Recognition: Recipient of four ‘Letters of Commendation’ while employed under the MDDC contract.

Key Technologies: M/S OfficeBeginning the MDDC contract, provided Data Management support under BMDS for GMD and Targets (6 IFTs, 4 Targets of Opportunity (TOOs), & 3 System Integration Checkout (SICOs)), including travel and on-site support as required.Provided mentoring and training for two MDDC employees hired under the MDDC contract. [Other duplicated MDDC duties are listed under Gray Research Job Description.]

Within the National Missile Defense (NMD) contract, assisted with testing the Updated Early Warning Radar (UEWR) System software, through modeling, simulation exercises, troubleshooting, and analysis.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Support Manager. Responsible for merchandising, decision-making, and personnel development. Other responsibilities included overseeing merchandise delivery and restocking; supervising 20-30 associates; and completing other managerial duties as assigned.

Computer Scientist. In the THAAD Missile Project (BMC3I), assisted in design and implementation of models and simulations, including file management and database development. Completed the following additional Training and Development Courses: Integrated Product Development (IPD) Workshop; Software Peer Review Training Course (Course #SW060); THAAD Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD); Software Development Plan (SDP); and Overview Training Course (Course #TH010) Team-Building Workshop.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Assistant Manager/Department Manager/Sales. Responsible for merchandising, problem solving, decision-making, financial planning, and personnel development. Additional responsibilities included maintaining and analyzing monthly budget planners; developing sales and inventory budgets; reconciling monthly expenses and invoices; auditing and balancing register funds; developing weekly work schedules; handling software upgrades; troubleshooting computer system problems; training and evaluating performance of 20-50 associates; coordinating with specialty vendors when purchasing seasonal/promotional merchandise. Additional training included completing the Wal-Mart Leadership Foundation Seminar and assisting in fourteen store remodels and relocations.

Systems Analyst (Part-Time Co-Op). Assisted with the development of a graphical user interface (GUI) for data comparison and analysis to be utilized at MSIC’s Joint Research Analysis and Assessment Center (JRAAC) on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

Tax Preparer. Assisted in State and Federal tax preparation of individuals’ tax returns, including related forms and schedules. Revised and updated the client database of Brown & Brown Accountants.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Associate, Accounting