Caroline Simmons, Pmp, Csm, Ccmp Email & Phone Number

Played instrumental role in the creation and development of the organization’s inaugural Customer Experience office.

Directly supported National Security clients including DHS/CISA. Guidehouse combines deep public sector and commercial expertise to help clients solve the unique societal challenges of our time. Our National Security team is an industry leader in providing U.S. diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies with innovative, tailored solutions to the toughest issues that threaten our national security.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The MIL Corporation provides federal agencies with professional services in the areas of financial management and systems, information technology, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Washington D.C.

•Served as a Chief of Staff to top program leadership. •Drove initiatives from inception to implementation which helped transform the program from “startup” to dynamic federal investment program. • Assisted with the management of operational functions including program development strategy, Human Resource efforts, issues advocacy, internal and external relationship development and management, and major event management. •Led the establishment of the first ever U.S. Investment Advisory Council for the Secretary of Commerce.•Worked with the Secretary and the Department’s senior leadership team to institutionalize investment policy as a Department priority. Developed a project and communication plan to appoint C-suite executive Council members. Reduced establishment process from six months to six weeks.•Led the on-going management of the Council including the outreach to key private-sector C-suite executives, state and local economic development leaders, and business associations. •Actively managed and negotiated the development of policy and program recommendations made by the Council to the Secretary on topics including apprenticeship programs, infrastructure development, foreign direct investment and regulatory •Directed the Presidential tour at Hannover Messe 2016 Manufacturing Trade Show. •Developed, advanced, and executed successful and interactive Presidential tour of multiple U.S. State exhibits included Chancellor Merkel and full press. The tour highlighted the bond between the United States and Germany and the importance of investment to both economies.

•Managed 300 team members and 5 supervisors to ensure the delivery of high-quality client experiences and impactful business results significantly contributing to my store being ranked in the Top 20 of US Target store in gross sales•Championed change leadership to empower peers, leadership, and cross functional team members to be resilient and adaptable to corporate changes in order to maximize sales while reducing payroll, resulted in $4M increase in sales in 2013•Conducted and organized weekly data analyses to develop strategic recommendations and solutions to drive key business results, bridge the gap between the organization's high-level mission, vision, and capabilities and the people, and daily processes; focused on improving performance management •Served as primary director of the internal training program, leveraging related industry insights and best practices to help onboard new team members resulting in a decreased front end turnover from 93.9 to 57.1%•Selected as project manager for a major store reinvention; collaborated and communicated with external contracting teams as well as senior internal management; experience with presenting to senior leadership•Developed talent by training executives and store summer interns to build both a bench and pipeline of talent for the business

During my internship I was given the opportunity to work closely with store, regional, and distribution center leadership. •Utilized my business, leadership, and people skills to inspire exceptional performance to maximize sales and profits. •Thrived in a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivered a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests. •Consistently made strategic business decisions which impacted store metrics as an executive-in-training and project leader. •Completed a 10 week internship in 6 weeks. •Motivated, delegated, coached, and recognized a team of 155 people. •Received coaching to manage and coordinate a store in a developing market for the company with $32M in sales.

Harrisonburg, Va

Willow Springs Spa offered many ways to find peace and reconnect with yourself. Enjoy therapeutic massage, body treatments, & nail care. •Leveraged SWOT to assist in the development of a creative marketing program to infiltrate and engage community by using Social Media such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest•Developed new business development through cold calling and database management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing

Semi-finalist in the 2012 College of Business 300 Business Plan Competition -1 of 10 semifinalist teams, selected from about 100 business.

Other/Certificate In Disruptive Strategy With Clayton Christensen

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Associate'S Certificate, Business Analysis

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Marketing

A six-week study abroad program in which I completed both a global marketing and logistics class. The class visited businesses.