Jarrell Cathcart
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ** ****** **, *** ***
City: Fredericksburg
State: VA
Zip: 22406
Country: USA
Phone: 703-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $50,000
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Job History / Details:
Jarrell Joshua Cathcart
24 Shasta Place, Apartment 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 United States
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Highest Federal Civilian Position Held: GS-0303-04, 12/2005 to 08/2006
EXPERIENCE:
NEANY Inc./UAV Systems 09/2011 to 12/2012
44010 Commerce Avenue, Suite A $140,000 per year
Hollywood, MD, United States Average hours per week: 84
Aerostat Team Lead, Launch and Recovery Director Federal Grade: N/A
Supervisor: Daniel Rico Phone: 214-***-****
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Assigned to Forward Operating Base Joyce, Afghanistan, leading nine-person team under Department of Navy/United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Combine knowledge of networking engineering and information management (IM) security with in-depth understanding of administrative management theories, techniques, and practices in managing classified material for Tactical Operations Center (TOC), conducting intelligence briefings with TOC, transmitting Situation Reports to Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems (PGSS), conducting site surveys and analysis, interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures, and training four newly hired personnel.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Prized for versatility in operating multimillion-dollar PGSS Aerostat surveillance or lighter-than-air systems during all flight phases. Proficiently execute duties of Flight Engineer, Payload Operator, and Launch Recovery Director, as well as Team Lead providing round-the-clock site management and supervision at remote military outpost. Operate payload and imaging systems to generate maximum details of targeted area; conduct in-depth pre- and post-flight inspection and maintenance, and manage flight and maintenance logs for analysis.
PURCHASING AND INVENTORY CONTROL: Manage purchasing of equipment, parts, and supplies, with accompanying files and documentation, and submit required information to senior decision makers. Order and maintain sufficient inventory of supplies necessary for UAS/UAV payload-associated fiber optic network, including fiber fusion, video feed, and monitoring equipment.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION, AND REPAIR: Expertly conduct in-depth troubleshooting of difficult issues and assessments of technical requirements with no clear precedent, including problems with PGSS ground power systems and network electronics. Calibrate GPS interfaces. Determine most cost effective means of returning equipment and machinery to full serviceability, performing preventive maintenance, restorations, replacements, and repairs as needed.
KEYNOTE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
+ Selected as Team Lead and Launch Recovery Director over 13 more experienced personnel with more specialized training
+ Advanced Aerostat system to fully mission capable status in only three weeks"surpassing previous team leads who did not achieve this goal in four months and garnering promotion as a result.
Advantage SCI 01/2011 to 09/2011
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500 $52,000 per year
Alexandria, VA, United States Average hours per week: 40
Executive Assistant Federal Grade: N/A
Supervisor: Dick Gullickson Phone: 703-***-****
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT: Worked with Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Treaties Verification Technologies, with supervisory oversight of office operations, to include records management, filing, forms control, and personnel management. Served as alternate administrator of Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCARs) and provided additional layer of support to budgeting staff. Insightfully and calmly responded to tough situations by remaining highly organized and detail oriented, yet flexible and adaptable, and expertly managed several tasks simultaneously.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Provided administrative program guidance and customer service support as first point of contact, replying to telephone, written, and in-person inquiries. Composed wide range of correspondence, memoranda, and e-mails; expertly used spreadsheets, presentation software, and web browser applications; and maintained schedules and calendars for Division Chief. Assisted in configuring DTRA web portal via SharePoint, streamlined new employee orientation process, and coordinated process for issuing security clearances.
MEETING PLANNING AND COORDINATION: Managed all aspects of senior executive-level conferences, such as Defense Science Board meetings, Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Tech Conference, Hardened Electronics and Radiation Tech Conference, and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Conference. In addition to logistical details of planning and coordinating these meetings, created Invitational Travel Orders and worked directly with distinguished guests and speakers to fine-tune and organize slide presentations, set up video teleconferencing, managed/disposed of classified material, and provided security.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Also served as Defense Travel System (DTS) Administrator. Coupled in-depth knowledge of tariffs, international fares, and regulations with expertise in applying correct codes and using DTS and Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) to retrieve, analyze, and manage data necessary for making reservations for domestic and foreign travel. Continually reviewed travel budget and reconciled discrepancies collaboratively with Business Enterprise and Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Collected, maintained, tracked, and compiled statistical data, and prepared statistical and management reports.
Ciegas 10/2006 to 11/2010
5109 Leesburg Pike $54,000 per year
Falls Church, VA, United States Average hours per week: 40
Executive Administrative Assistant Federal Grade: N/A
Supervisor: Ed Welsh Phone: 703-***-****
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT: Rendered executive-level assistance to Chief Information Officer of TRICARE Management Activity and Military Health Systems, as well as overall support to Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) as OCIO Document Manager, Facilities Manager, and Other Direct Cost Purchasing Manager in charge of such items as Nextel BlackBerrys, laptop and desktop computers, and peripherals. Using DTS, prepared travel orders and vouchers, including air and ground transportation, and hotel reservations, for executive government clients.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated unparalleled multitasking abilities in performing general office work"answering and responding to phone calls, greeting visitors, and using various office automation software programs and automated correspondence tracking systems, such as Livelinks, PC Docs, and SACCP, for formatting, tracking, and editing. Consistently commended for locating and retrieving information from files and documents as required or in anticipation of needs; developed systematic approach for resolving problems in locating and retrieving electronically stored data.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Developed and maintained spreadsheet for monitoring status of taskers issued by Pentagon, which facilitated simplified reporting and became foundation of TRICARE Management Activity intranet. Prepared and presented briefing sessions to senior-level decision makers.
Navy Regional Contracting Center 12/2005 to 08/2006
Sembawang Naval Station $34,000 per year
Sembawang, Singapore Average hours per week: 40
Postal Clerk Federal Grade: GS-0303-04
Supervisor: PC1 Albert Johnson Phone: (65)9818-0311
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: Counseled and advised management on administrative matters and activities relating to Contracting Center programs. Recommended optimum use of available resources based on results of administrative studies, ongoing assessments of work process and procedures, and analyses of corrective actions. Stayed apprised of organizational directives and researched appropriate regulations and guidelines, gathering pertinent data for supervisors review. Highly valued for continually striving to perform administrative tasks more efficiently and devising methodologies for proactively managing change. Ensured safety of office by implementing sound security practices without jeopardizing gracious reception of visitors.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Responded to mailed and telephone inquiries, providing assistance when possible and directing more complex requests to executive staff. Designed, organized, and managed effective filing systems; meticulously maintained supplies inventory; processed billing statements; and distributed AV-7s facilitating expeditious and accurate payments to airlines. Received, sorted, and distributed mail; filed incoming/outgoing mail manifests.
PLANNING AND COORDINATION: Maintained and managed office calendars and schedules to streamline meeting planning. Prepared agenda and took notes during meetings with senior-level personnel, requiring independent decision-making capability and discretion. Set dates for conferences and oversaw all aspects to ensure high attendance and success, to include writing presentation outlines, preparing final slides and handouts, assembling supporting materials for guest speakers, and arranging social/networking functions.
TRAVEL: Applied in-depth knowledge of airline scheduling and operations, including off-scheduling operations, rerouting issues, and crew scheduling, to prepare and execute official travel orders and vouchers, and made foreign and domestic travel arrangements. Offered breadth of experience resolving complex scheduling issues by using policies and mission objectives, independently and without supervisory review. Ensured that schedules conformed to government regulations, department policies, and mission objectives. Expertly used DD Form 1351 to manually make travel arrangements, including air and ground transportation, and hotel reservations. Provided travelers with agendas and itineraries, and made adjustments or cancellations.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Managed electronic and hard copy filing system for quick and easy retrieval of confidential documents and files. Screened requests for information, personally provided authorized information from files and records or advised of established procedures, and referred non-routine requests to appropriate staff. Repeatedly commended for ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures in both formal and informal settings to arrive at decisions. Coupled this expertise with ability to communicate orally to obtain, clarify, and disseminate information and to prepare step-by-step written instructions for others to use in researching and analyzing technical issues.
Camp Kinser Child Development Center 10/2002 to 09/2003
Camp Kinser $34,000 per year
Okinawa, Kushu Province, Japan Average hours per week: 40
Office Automation Assistant Federal Grade: GS-0326-04
Supervisor: Wanda Morgan Phone: ***-**-****-4664
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Provided administrative, clerical, and information management support to decision makers in charge of Child Development Center. Continually applied analytical management techniques and ensured compliance with established guidelines in creating and managing database of confidential progress and immunization records for approximately 65 students. On bi-weekly basis, completed payroll for nine employees and completed monthly payroll for 11 personnel. Expertly used various automated systems and software programs to input and retrieve statistical data for daily financial accountability reports.
OFFICE SUPPORT: Stayed apprised of directives and researched appropriate regulations and guidelines, gathering pertinent data for supervisors review and developing recommendations for improving administrative support processes. Expert user of office automation and computer software applications to write and proofread memoranda, correspondence, and reports, maintain and retrieve data, and manage stringent inventory of office supplies and equipment. Assisted in developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE: Performed work that included research and analysis, as well as clerical support in maintaining files, entering data, photocopying, and keeping statistics. Reviewed organizational directives and procedures to perform routine tasks. Maintained supervisors calendar and reserved use of conference room.
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland University College Major: Business Management and Administration
Adelphia, MD, United States
Bachelors Degree GPA: 2.8
Completion Date: 05/2013 111 Semester Hours
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Organizational Leadership, Business Finance, Principles of Accounting I and II, Management and Organizational Theory
University of Maryland University College Asian Division Major: Business Management
APO AP 96328-0100, Japan
Associates Degree GPA: 3.2
Completion Date: 05/2003 60 Semester Hours
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
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Introduction to Business Management, Principles of Economics I and II, Human Resource Management, Marketing Principles, Desktop Publishing, Information Systems in Organizations
OTHER:
Job Related Training:
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
+ Certified Flight Engineer/Payload Operator Aerostat 28m and 22m TCOM/PGSS and 25m TIFF/PGSS
+ Certified in Defense Travel Systems
+ Certified in Records Management and Electronic Records Management
+ Certified Livelink Document Manager
+ Certified SACCP Document Tracking Manager
RELEVANT TRAINING: Aerostat 28m TCOM/PGSS, 11/2011; Aerostat 22m TCOM/PGSS, 10/2011; Aerostat 25m TIFF/PGSS, 10/2011; Defense Travel Systems (DTS), 08/2011; Aircraft and Personnel Clearances System (APACS), 05/2011; Records Management, 04/2011; Microsoft Office, 04/2011; SharePoint, 04/2011; Document Management, 04/2011; Livelink Document Tracking Systems, 02/2011; Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCARS), 01/2011; Staff Action Control and Coordination Portal (SACCP), 11/2010
Additional Information:
MILITARY SERVICE: United States Air Force, 08/12/1998 to 08/14/2002. Honorable Discharge
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Extensive combined experience in executive-level administrative support, program management and analysis, human resource administration, and customer service. Well-versed in anticipating and meeting needs of senior-level staff, expertly maintaining files, assembling and coordinating materials for meetings and presentations, and organizing and analyzing issues, managing functional databases to determine appropriate records and data needed and best approach to obtain information. Expertly conduct research to locate documents and other resources and manage files for easy research and retrieval as needed. Entrusted with information of critical, sensitive, or confidential nature. Exceptional communicator with considerable experience conveying information and instructions orally and in writing through variety of methods; solid track record of preparing correspondence, memoranda, and research summaries for use in preparation of reports, briefs, and other documents. Natural troubleshooter and efficiency expert, with resourceful and collaborative approach to problem solving and outstanding skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, and team-building. Proficient in managing multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency. Work proficiently independently as well as in team settings. Dedicated to providing quality work and skillfully interact with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Highly conscientious, gaining satisfaction from performing challenging tasks accurately and thoroughly.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
+ Executive-level Administrative Support
+ Program Management Assistance
+ Special Events
+ Project Management
+ Manual and Automated Travel Arrangements and Vouchers
+ Meeting Planning and Coordination
+ Budget Administration
+ Accounts Payable
+ Supply and Inventory Management
+ Process Improvements
+ Records and File Management
+ Information Management
+ Data Analysis and Reporting
+ Human Resource Administration
+ Training Support
COMPUTER SKILLS:
+ Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, FrontPage, Access, Outlook
+ Approach
+ HTML
+ C++
+ Desktop Publishing
+ Internet Research and Data Analysis
LETTER OF PERFORMANCE:
+ Dear Jarrell, It is with great appreciation that Advantage SCI provides you with this Letter of Performance/ Recommendation for your recent support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agencys Nuclear Technology Directorate as a Secretary. Your performance during this time period has been admirable. Your professional conduct and ability to provide a myriad of administrative support has been a tremendous asset. During your time supporting this contract, you have demonstrated a willingness to be a productive member of the administrative support team, which directly related to the customers successful accomplishment of its mission and goals. You stood ready to take on any task or request without hesitation. Without your due diligence and genuine care for the mission, this would not have been possible. You will be missed and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. We look forward to any opportunity to assist you in providing recommendations or speaking with any future employers on your performance as a team member of Advantage SCI."Mark A. Tomeucci, DC Regional Office Project Manager, 09/16/2011
REFERENCES:
Freda Gibbs-Hutcherson
Advantage SCI
Secretary V
Professional Reference
Lucia Mosby
Jacer
Policy Analyst
Professional Reference
Edward Welsh
Ciegas
Company Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Professional Reference