Gabriela Welch, Mpa, Cae, Ice-Ccp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Il

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Create, monitor and review international and domestic contracts. Ensure contracts comply with regulations, policies and procedures• Direct global marketing strategies, business development plans, promotional activities, and product development projects• Lead certification program and exam design initiatives• Liaise with officials of government departments and licensure/ regulatory bodies• Manage internal and external costs and vendors for exam development, and assist in budget planning and analysis• Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of the company's credentialing and assessment departments in order to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability• Perform all project management functions required for the team to achieve established internal and external examination development deadlines.• Perform risk assessment related to regulatory compliance, operational auditing, and financial auditing• Responsible for developing, maintaining and updating multiple certification examinations and portfolio programs according to established procedures and deadlines by: 1) planning and scheduling content expert meetings, item writing workshops, appraiser training, and standard setting meetings (item reclassification, item bank reviews, standard settings for certification); 2) maintenance of item banks; 3) assembly of new examination forms and pilot forms; 4) maintaining the necessary documentation accreditations, and certification; 5) performing post equating as appropriate; 6) facilitate exam scoring process; and 7) maintaining the necessary documentation accreditations, and certification• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments• Support staff through the provision of continuous training, coaching and development

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Assist in critical project management including the planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting of the audit work• Comprehensive understanding of the internal processes and organizational structure of businesses• Conduct market analysis and research to determine potential international partners for expansion and to develop partner profiles• Demonstrate ability to work with high-level international organizations and leadership displaying cultural sensitivity throughout the negotiation process• Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business• Interface with partners and large clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing efficiency and improving profitability• Manage projects and programs through completion, ensuring milestones are met to schedule • Oversee the management of over 15 individual international databases including nearly 20,000 database records• Oversee the review and approval of certification, recertification and training curricula for over 25,000 credential holders and training providers• Perform internal audit functions and respond to external audits in order to identify corrective actions based on findings and trends of the audit

Virginia Beach, Va

•Conduct periodic tests on electronic aircraft systems including upgrades and modifications mandated by the U. S. Navy.•Develop and manage training and safety support programs for over 1,200 personnel•Manage and direct the maintenance and inspections of over 20 multimillion dollar aircrafts•Mentor, manage and delegate work to junior personnel•Perform organizational level maintenance on aviation electronics systems, to include: communications, radar, navigation, antisubmarine warfare sensors, electronic warfare, data link, fire control and tactical displays. •Train and qualify crewmembers in the plane captain responsibilities including detailed pre-flight and post-flight inspections

Master'S Degree, Public Administration Specializing In Nonprofit Management And Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Business And Economics

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management