Project Manager

KRYSTLE S. WASHINGTON

**** ********* *****, ****** ******, Maryland 20905

H 301-***-**** • C 240-***-**** • *******.**********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Operations & Project Coordination: Demonstrated ability to manage and organize projects, contribute

effectively to diverse team environments, both collaborating on group projects and assisting senior staff.

Strong time-management skills; able to multitask and prioritize competing tasks in high-press, deadline-

driven environments. Proven record of success in leadership and client management.

Journalism & Communications: Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and experience as Intern at

television stations; assisted in interviewing sources, as well as researching and writing stories packaged

for broadcast. Experience communicating with officials to identify potential stories . Strong writing skills,

including: Proposals, promotional materials, and Technical Writing/Editing. Corporate experience

communicating and sharing information via secure Project Sites, Blogs, and Social Media outlets

(Facebook, Twitter).

Key Strengths: Highly motivated and committed to maintaining high level of performance, with

demonstrated willingness to go beyond basic responsibilities and expectations. Able to quickly learn and

excel in new tasks and programs, as well as adapting to changing requirements.

Computer & Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Outlook, Power Point), Adobe,

IEP-PRO, Intervention-PRO, INEWS Systems, Avid, Final Cut Pro, SharePoint, Visio, Crystal Ball.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master’s Certificate in Project Management (Expected date of completion, January, 2011)

University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD

Technical Writing for Business Course (November, 2009)

Montgomery College, Wheaton, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism

Hampton University, Hampton, VA

Graduated cum laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAKOTA CONSULTING, INC., Silver Spring, MD

Project Support Specialist / Technical Writer (April 2010 – July 2010)

Worked collaboratively with and supported the project team in helping to identify and schedule milestones.

Frequently reviewed the status of projects; managed schedules, prepared weekly status reports, and closely

monitored action items. Produced project plans/schedules for Federal projects. Ensured Project Manager

was informed of project direction, progress, and problems. Drafted various IT Federal documents inclusive of;

SSP and CP. Created secure Google Project Sites to share various project documents with the project team

including; Certification & Accreditation (C & A) Documentation. Led weekly status report conference calls

with the project team. Performed Quality Control (QC) reviews to edit documents and assure total compliance

with established and predetermined quality standards. Reviewed and edited documents from both a

grammatical perspective as well as adherence to Dakota style guides. Frequently wrote new content for the

company website and Montgomery County Blogs. Generated original writing and performed rewriting/editing

necessary to support Past Performance proposal contents. Maintained a library of past performance data

including customer contacts, performance metrics, and narrative material.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCPS), Montgomery County, MD

Substitute Teacher (Grades K-5) (September 2007 – Present)

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APPLEONE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

BNC MORTGAGE, Columbia, MD

Administrative Specialist (June 2007 – August 2007)

Ensured all legal documents were complete, signed, and ready for loan submission. Verified client application

was in compliance with federal, state and local regulations along with company policy and procedures.

Ensured borrower’s application was entered into the database system accurately. Reviewed confidential

client files for completeness while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Assisted senior

management with internal correspondence, coordinating appointments, travel arrangements, and contributing

to special projects. Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.

FOX WTTG CHANNEL 5 / ABC WMAR CHANNEL 2, Washington DC & Baltimore, MD

News Intern (May 2004 - August 2006)

Assisted Assignment Desk Editors by researching stories and interviewing witnesses at breaking news

events. Developed and wrote stories, packages, and newscasts for Editor critique. Communicated with Police

and Fire Dispatchers to receive information on potential stories. Gained knowledge of INEWS systems, Avid

and Final Cut Pro, studio equipment, and electronic news gathering (ENG) field equipment.

Completed highest number of packages among Interns, consistently working beyond basic

requirements to support operations and complete quality stories.

Wrote complete newscast for graduation portfolio.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

HAMPTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, Montgomery County, MD

Project Coordinator (September 2008 – Present)

Coordinates community service projects on a monthly basis. Administer meetings with project team prior to

the project date. Identify needed resources and establish individual assignments accordingly. Ensure that

each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities. Utilizes Facebook and Twitter to

promote projects and encourage local alumni to participate. Effectively communicate relevant project

information to team via email and social networks . Coordinate details between the alumni association and

volunteer organizations. Responsible for developing, managing and implementing all tasks relate d to the

specific project. Frequently prepare organizational tables in order to report financial project donations.

Analyze collected feedback from alumni for the purposes of determining necessary adjustments needed to

improve future projects.

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, Hampton, VA

Student ~ Broadcast Journalism (2003 – 2007)

Assisted in promoting school radio station; collaborated on strategies, published, and wrote both school

newspaper promotional ads and flyers for campus / community distribution.

Participated in NABJ Short Course at North Carolina A&T State University, serving as Executive

Producer of hour-long aired newscast and overseeing story writing and placement, reporter packages,

and set design; supervised team of 30 students.

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