An experienced schedule master with delivery skills and project facilitation experience to work on a challenging program. Jake supports the program across a broad range of systems and software technologies using PMI methodology. Jake has a deep technical understanding of development practices and experience delivering deployable software and infrastructure in a complex environment. In this role, he interfaces with client personnel and use oral and written communications skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders. Jake is responsible for ensuring that all assigned work activities are performed in a timely and cost effective manner while maintaining the highest quality of performance.The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse team is also crucial. A willingness to learn and stay abreast of industry trends is also required. The program emphasizes innovation, and Jake is an individual who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural.

As a management consultant Jake moves from one organization to another to help the leadership of the organizations discover solutions to specific problems and implement changes to solve those problems. He works independently on a freelance basis. Responsible for business development efforts; and negotiated for new business and created proposals, project schedules, work estimates and cost schedules. Creates marketing documents for current and potential clients, for presentation to corporate and government entities. Researches both long-term and quick-turn “need to know” items, created reports explaining and contextualizing results, and reported findings directly to senior leadership clients. Develops trend analysis of government budget information, recent awards, and recent press releases, news items and identified key points of contact.

As an experienced schedule master with delivery skills and project facilitation experience to work on a challenging program. Jake supported the program across a broad range of systems and software technologies using PMI methodology. Jake has a deep technical understanding of development practices and experience delivering deployable software and infrastructure in a complex environment. In this role, he interfaced with client personnel and using oral and written communications skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders. Jake developed standard templates and documents that he continues to use within the client environment.

As a junior project manager Jake supported associates responsible for project administration and support. Under the direction of the program manager or project director, he over saw the completion of project tasks and monitor adherence to perpetual project management process standards. The project management office relied on Jake to follow up on open items and track issues. He applied his knowledge of best practices for project administration to his key duties, including resource allocation, task planning and progress reporting. Coordinated projects through project life cycle, managing budget, schedule, forecasting, risks and issues. Communicated with key stakeholders, including weekly teleconferences and a monthly “In Progress Report” to government stakeholders. Reports included schedule updates and status of open trouble tickets. Ensured portfolios complied with corporate and CMMI Level II and III requirements, and prepared for compliance audits. Maintained project documentation through SharePoint.

An office manager heads up the daily functioning of an office. He was responsible for making sure that everything is running in a smooth and efficient manner. As an office manager Jake was closely involved in an office's financial matters, and keep close track of budgets and the spending of various parts of the office. When a new person begins working in an office, Jake was responsible for helping him become acquainted with the job. As office manage Jake kept and filed detailed records. Office managers oversee record keeping and handle privacy matters, ensuring that information is secure and concealed. Maintained daily operations for the headquarters office a $1B defense firm consisting of four separate business units. Developed and implemented office operations for new company headquarters and created standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Created and maintained business documentation, including organization charts and security clearance paperwork to comply with Defense Security Service requirements. Created weekly report highlighting win/loss announcements, new business, and program updates, and compiled reports for monthly executive meetings. Created summer internship program and supervised office intern and coordinated with office support staff.

An executive assistant to the business unit President provides high-level, confidential administrative support to the office of the President. Created, managed briefings and media presentations for both internal and external communications, including reports on the results of research and analysis, corporate newsletter articles and leadership biographies. Managed the master calendar, integrating key activities from operations, finance, marketing, human resources and business development. Managed office financials and travel for senior staff, including expense report tracking and issue resolution. This position was often privy to confidential information and as such, requires diplomacy and discretion.