CHRISTINA M. CUSACK, PMP, CPCM

*** ******** ***** *********, ******* 30253 678-***-**** (h) 770-***-**** (c)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptionally resourceful and self-motivated professional possessing strong interpersonal skills and outstanding

leadership as well as a demonstrated proficiency in the following broad -based areas:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BUSINESS ANALYSIS CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

POLICY ANALYSIS PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ORAL PRESENTATIONS PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND

PREVENTION/NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT – Atlanta, Georgia

November 2010 – Present

Contract Manager

Responsible for the development and management of contracts for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids

Relief (PEPFAR) Epidemiology and Strategic Information Services (ESIS) in the Center for Global Health

(CGH);

Manages and oversees the budget-related aspects of the ESIS program;

Works closely with staff scientists to plan, develop, and implement public health programs in collaboration with

local, state, and international governments and various public, non-profit, and private and health-related

organizations,

Manages all contract negotiations and interprets international laws and regulations regarding contracting

procurement policies and procedures on behalf of the CDC International Branch;

Conducts market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles, including socioec onomic program

participants and potential vehicles including GSA Schedule vendors, Government -wide Agency Contracts, and

other agency contracts;

Communicates with key Departmental officials, executives of other governmental agencies, industry partners

and private sector entities using tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and sound business judgment; and

Develops and reviews complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives characterized by multiple

incentives requiring sophisticated contracting techniques.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE/GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

SOLUTIONS, INC./ GOVERNMENT CONTRACT SOLUTIONS – Atlanta, Georgia

February 2010 – November 2010

Contract Manager

Assisted in preparing pre-award Statements of Work (SOW) and other requirement documents;

Coordinated cradle-to-grave contract processes for USDA in accordance with the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act;

Assisted program offices in researching and drafting specifications and standards;

Provided guidance on relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions and policies governing assigned contracts

including FAR, DFAR and ARRA;

Developed performance measures, coordinated requirements documents and developed evaluation criteria;

Provided advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options,

strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedule, etc.;

Researched existing Government-wide contracts for available products and services;

Evaluated different approaches to and sources for acquisition support;

Assisted in evaluation process and assured written documentation to support either informal or formal source

selection procedures;

Prepared solicitations, including Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Sealed Bids, and

Combined Synopsis/Solicitations;

Provided Post-award Support, including preparing appropriate documentation for the exercise of options;

Prepared contract modifications and amendments to solicitations; and

Assisted in the resolution of performance problems.

CHRISTINA M. CUSACK, PMP, CPCM

172 Rockport Drive McDonough, Georgia 30253 678-***-**** (h) 770-***-**** (c)

CITY OF ATLANTA HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/

INTERNATIONAL AVIATION CONSULTANTS, LLC – Atlanta, Georgia

July 2007 – February 2010

Contract Manager

Worked collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure the sucessful expansion of the Maynard H. Jackson

International Terminal and Automated People Mover System expansion;

Provided oversight to project management staff to ensure all major project milestones were achieved within t he

contracted scope, schedule, and budget;

Conducted project kick-off meetings with City officials to ensure uniformity in understanding of the scope of

work and project schedule;

Prepared, approved and monitored Requests For Quotations, Requests For Proposals, Sealed Bids, and

Subcontract agreements;

Managed and controlled various risk factors impacting the timely bidding, awarding and execution of

construction and IT projects;

Provided guidance on relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions and policies governing assigned contracts

including the Federal Acquisition Regulations; and

Tracked, monitored and logged contracts and amendments between Owner and Consultant and coordinated the

approval of sub-consultant agreements.

JC IDEAL GROUP, LLC - Atlanta, Georgia

May 2005 – July 2007

Senior Project Manager

Managed all client relationships and support issues;

Conducted weekly meetings with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical leads to ensure that all

work was performed according to the prescribed scope of work, schedule and budget;

Directed program activities and sucessfully administered and managed all government contracts;

Reviewed project team deliverables to ensure compliance with all applicable contract terms and conditions;

Developed short and long range goals and objectives and interpreted federal, state and local regulations

applicable to the construction industry;

Developed and monitored project budgets and records that provided for the proper evaluation, control, and

documentation of projects;

Prepared reports on project activities; and

Developed bid proposals in response to specifications, grants and program fund ing sources.

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT – Atlanta, Georgia

November 2004 – May 2005

Senior Project Manager

Managed project planning and controls;

Managed multiple large, complex projects concurrently;

Developed and implemented a Communications Plan to ensure that all key stakeholders were informed about

project progress;

Participated in business development opportunities by developing relationships with local, state, and federal

legislators;

Effectively worked with quality managers and key technical specialists to manage small to large tasks to

achieve scope, schedule and budget;

Conferred with staff and key stakeholders to set priorities and develop work-plans;

Directed and coordinated activities to ensure project progress was on schedule and within the prescribed budget;

and

Coordinated and provided project updates to clients on the status of respective projects .

FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS – Atlanta, Georgia

October 2000 – November 2004

Assistant Director

Planned, organized and directed the assigned work of the Office of Environmental Affairs;

Directed the preparation of the Office of Environmental Affairs annual budget and ensure d the availability of

CHRISTINA M. CUSACK, PMP, CPCM

172 Rockport Drive McDonough, Georgia 30253 678-***-**** (h) 770-***-**** (c)

detailed justification support;

Developed policy proposals, recommendations, and procedural requirements;

Developed and coordinated training workshops, conferences and special events on land use and environmental

topics;

Managed contracts on behalf of the County to ensure compliance with contract budget, scope, and schedule;

Actively participated in comprehensive County-wide planning, community developme nt, and development

services with a variety of audiences;

Monitored and analyzed proposed legislation and regulatory changes in NEPA, environmental, planning and

land use areas;

Represented the County and the Director at internal and external functions and meets with groups and

individuals concerned with programs of the department;

Directed environmental planning and conducted environmental assessments and impact analyses of proposed

County projects;

Provided expertise and analytical support on implementation of sustainable practices which included topics

such as water conservation, recycling, green building, etc.;

Advised the Director, County Manager, and Board of Commissioners of program plans and activities and

provided recommendations concerning environmental issues and policies;

Negotiated sensitive issues among various key stakeholders, including elected officials and residents; and

Served as a change agent within the department and facilitated the mission and goals of Fulton County.

MORELAND ALTOBELLI & ASSOCIATES – Atlanta, Georgia

June 1999 – October 2000

Transportation/Environmental Planner

Led project coordination as an effective verbal and written communicator with a strong client focus and the

ability to complete complex planning and permitting assignments with minimal supervision ;

Provided guidance to various local governments with regards to NEPA, Environmental protection Division

requirements, and environmental mitigation monitoring, land use and physical planning ;

Worked with Project Teams in the development of Environmental Assessment documents, in accordance with

NEPA regulations;

Developed policy proposals, recommendations, and procedural requirements; and

Developed and coordinated training workshops, conferences and special events on land use and environmental

topics.

CATHERINE ROSS & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Atlanta, Georgia

March 1998 – June 1999

Urban Planner

Provided management of a public involvement plan, which served to educate Fulton and DeKalb County

residents about various environmental issues;

Provided local governments with assistance in ensuring stakeholders had opportunities t o contribute meaningful

involvement in the planning of government facilities and infrastructure ;

Coordinated contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors;

Directed project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitored subcontractors’ compliance

with contractual commitments;

Led project coordination/participation in public scoping meetings;

Managed projects involving data collection, analysis and assessment of data for the Fulton County Watershed

Assessments; and

Prepared technical documents for state reviewing agencies and other key stakeholders.

EDUCATION

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - Atlanta, Georgia 1999

Master of Science, Urban Policy Studies

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY - Atlanta, Georgia 1996

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

CHRISTINA M. CUSACK, PMP, CPCM

172 Rockport Drive McDonough, Georgia 30253 678-***-**** (h) 770-***-**** (c)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IT Project Management Essentials – Managing Risks in an IT Project, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Agile Project Management Essentials, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Appropriations Law, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

The Small Business Program, Part A, Defense Acquisition University

Contract Format and Structure (CLC033), Defense Acquisition University

Grant Writing for Governments, Management Concepts, Inc.

Planning for Effective Public Participation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute

Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) – National Contract Management Association

Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting, Level III

Six Sigma Green Belt – Project Management Institute

Six Sigma Yellow Belt - PMStudy

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