Heather L. Scott, Pmp, Pmi-Rmp Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, US

Leading a team of federal contractors in support of the Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Techology's Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Program to ensure the supply chain's integrity, security, quality, and resilience. Implemented ServiceNow Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) System.

Montreal, Quebec, CA

• Program Management Office (PMO) LeadResponsible for monitoring, reporting, and overseeing Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) program management office operations. Provided guidance and support to executives.
• Manages the risks, issues, and opportunities (RIO) process for the program;
• Serves as an adviser at Team/Branch meetings, Risk Working Group meetings, and other meetings;
• Maintains the Risk Management Plan and other standard operating procedures;
• Tracks and updates Risk register and associated mitigation activities in JIRA and Project Recon systems;
• Provides RIO management training;

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Developed and implemented new fundraising initiatives ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget.
• Led grants management efforts and tripled the number of grant applications in the pipeline.
• Managed and negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Designed and implemented a monthly approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Created and implemented a weekly status report for management on development and communications projects.
• Hired, managed, and developed staff and a team of grant writers.

Alexandria, Virginia, US

• Designed and managed multiple projects to meet strategic goals of the organization.
• Worked collaboratively to guide strategic planning and prioritize opportunities.
• Directed project to acquire organizational compliance with National Standards for US Community Foundations including process management, drafting policies, procedures and encouraged adoption of best practices.
• Led fund development planning and implementation. Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders and volunteers.
• Led communications including managing a critical core messaging project to clarify organization’s mission and communication strategies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Managed and administered $2 million in grant-funded projects.
• Set departmental strategic vision in alignment with organizational strategies.
• Developed and launched projects and programs to provide critical, high-quality educational experiences.
• Guided the legal and financial formation of a supporting organization to administer National Standards for the US Community Foundations accreditation process.
• Supervised three employees including hiring, training and performance management.
• Directed portfolio of projects/initiatives in areas of: professional and organizational development, technology, marketing, sustaining positive legal and regulatory environments, and leadership.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

 Managed the organization’s membership services to community foundations including electronic and web communications, knowledge management and educational offerings Managed all aspects of the Center for Community Foundation Excellence, a series of educational training courses, including faculty selection and course scheduling, field-wide marketing.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

San Diego, CA, US

Managed major donor program, e.g.: research and identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects/donors. Oversaw special event fundraising.

San Diego, CA, US

Administered $2 million in grant making annually. Communicated with fund advisors, donors and grant recipients. Planned site visits, committee meetings, events and workshops.

Provided comprehensive political consulting and fundraising services to clients running for US Presidential and Congressional races to local city council campaigns.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Communications

Leadership Training