Management Project

Edwilyn A. Gaines

OBJECTIVE

PROJECT COORDINATOR, PROJECT ASSISTANT, ANALYST, OR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

FOR US GOVERNMENT, CIVILIAN OR MILITARY ORGANIZATION / CONTRACTOR.

WORK SUMMARY

RESULTS-ORIENTED PROFESSIONAL WITH 10+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN

PROJECT COORDINATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MILITARY OPERATIONS. LEADER OR

TEAM PLAYER WHO THRIVES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REQUIRES DEVELOPING,

COORDINATING, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT TASKS. SKILLED AT

COORDINATING SCHEDULES, ACTIVITIES, & RESOURCES AND ABLE TO TRACK THE

PROGRESS AND RESULTS. HIGHLY ADAPTABLE AND OPEN TO NEW IDEAS. ABLE TO WORK

WITH COLLEAGUES, VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS OF ALL DEMOGRAPHICS AND

PROFESSIONAL LEVELS; EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH

PROVEN ABILITY TO SATISFY CLIENT NEEDS THROUGH TROUBLESHOOTING, RESEARCH

AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION. EXCELLENT TIME MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PC

LITERATE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY COVERING A WIDE VARIETY OF COMPUTER

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS.

EDUCATION

BBA, ACQUISITIONS & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, STRAYER UNIVERSITY, JUNE 2010

BBA, Management, Fort Valley State University, June 1994

certificate

CANDIDATE FOR CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CAPM) CERTIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTRACTOR) 2010 - 2011

MANAGEMENT ANALYST (ATLAS PROGRAM)

. Worked as a Deputy Program Manager for Cyber Security Modernization

Pillar within Atlas

. Developed and wrote the CSM Transition Plan for Program "stand-up"

. Provided daily operational intelligence and program support details to

Transition PM

. Participant in transition meetings; tracked action items; assisted in

scheduling and preparation of program activities.

. Performed transitional assignments on a broad range of tasks associated

with the Atlas Transition Program.

. Completed and currently active: ICE/DHS 6C (High Risk) clearance

Strayer University 2009-2010

Student, Full-Time BBA,

Acquisition & Contract Management

Notable Business Courses Completed

Project Management Cost & Price Analysis Procurement & Contract

Law

Principles of Federal Purchasing Business Contract Administration

Acquisition and Contract and Ethics and Management

Management Materials

Management

The Suz Team Inc. 2005 - 2009

Operations Coordinator/Appraiser

. Received and evaluated bids and proposals and negotiated with contractors

according to business policies, procedures and legal restrictions to meet

all requirements at the most competitive rates.

. Coordinated problem resolution activities with agents, brokers, potential

buyers, and other appropriate parties, to achieve mutually beneficial

outcomes to all parties.

. Developed cost/pricing data, proposals, and counter-proposals for use in

negotiations.

. Analyzed contractor proposals to determine reasonableness of costs and

capabilities.

. Assisted clients and head personnel in interpreting contract terms and

conditions.

. Trained various personnel on contract requirements.

. Provided full range of real estate evaluation services for financial

institutions mortgage brokers, individual homeowners for underwriting and

consulting purposes.

Pan Am Sat Corporation 2000 - 2005

Senior Executive Coordinator

. Managed multi-million dollar electronic equipment acquisitions via JDE

financial system.

. Coordinated with executive staff for operational support activities;

served as a liaison between departments and operating units in the

resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.

. Administration management including coordination of travel arrangements,

expense reports, credit card/bank reconciliation, calendar maintenance,

and meeting coordination.

. Accounting management including invoicing, accounts receivable & payable.

. Created annual budget and forecasting for administrative expenditures.

United States Army 1994 - 1998 (Initial Commission)

US Army Reserves 2000 - 2006 (Reactivated)

Military Intelligence/Security Officer (Highest Commission: Captain O-3)

. Served as an Intelligence Battle Captain and Operations Officer in

support of Third US Army/Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Chief

of Intelligence, during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi

Freedom.

. Provided accurate and timely situational awareness of current

intelligence operations; notified key leaders of enemy activity affecting

Force Protection of US/Coalition Forces in the Middle East.

. Conducted daily intelligence update briefing to Senior Army Officials and

Staff; Fostered excellent working relationships with staff, Governmental

Contractors &Intelligence Agencies.

. Assist in the supervision, integration, training readiness, mission

performance and professional development of a platoon-sized element

consisting of approximately 30 reserve and active duty soldiers.

. Responsible for a highly sensitive, continuous intelligence missions that

responds to National, Theater and Echelon Corps.

. Captured and reported essential/pertinent details of all incidents, spot

reports, messages, or orders that affected the Rear Area, efficiently and

effectively.

. Exercised command and control of equipment in excess of $10,000,000 USD

in accordance with regulations with no losses.

Technical Skills

. MS OFFICE 2003, 2007, 2010: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS

. MS Outlook & Working Knowledge of MS Project & SharePoint

. Proficient in working in Microsoft Windows Operating System

ClearAnces

. ICE/DHS 6C (HIGH RISK) - ACTIVE

. Top Secret (SCI) US Army -- Inactive

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