Management Manager

CHRISTINA K. MONTALVO

E-mail: abpe52@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 631-***-****

I have a strong background in project management, contract negotiations, client

management, and team building. As a former career military officer, I also have a

successful history of operational planning as well as strong analytical skills. In addition, I

am a quick learner with excellent time management skills and constructively responsive

to high stress situations. Quick study and results oriented, I am adaptable to any work

environment with a disciplined work ethic. I currently have an active SECRET security

clearance as of April 2011.

Career and Highlights

Project Lead, DynCorp International-Kandahar, Afghanistan 2011 December 2011

Assess, plan, execute, and implement projects in support of the organization s strategic

goals and objectives. Manage cross-functional teams and ensure that all projects are

within scope, budget, and timelines as directed by government contractual documents.

Manage projects in spite of many program challenges such as material issues,

contentious political climates, hostile enemy activities, very limited resources, and

foreign national labor pools.

Manage new projects throughout Southern Afghanistan for a $3 billion program

Managed various reports for compliance and control

Manage $4.5 million reconstruction project

Manage $1.5 million worth of various construction and new build projects

Logged over 5,000 hours of project management experience

Conduct executive level briefs and updates on project status

Direct interaction with client to manage expectations

Contract Manager, DynCorp International-Kandahar, Afghanistan 2010 - 2011

Contract Manager responsible for monitoring company performance against the prime

contract. Audited government requests to ensure the company did not perform new

work as a Pre-Negotiated Service Cost (PNSC). Negotiated contractual issues and

presented estimated proposals which resulted in additional revenue and new work

between DynCorp International and the U.S. Government.

1 of only 5 people responsible contractual management of a $3 billion program

Promoted from Contracts Specialist within 3 months of arrival in country

Negotiated 3 Labor Contracts as a Contract Specialist; valued at $20 million

Supported a population size of nearly 40,000 as a Contract Manager

Analyzed Master of Assumption against current Master Schedule of Work;

worked on white paper to justify additional labor

Negotiated and managed numerous projects to include relocation of material

yards, vehicle recovery services, and $9.3 million Enablers Package

Pharmaceutical Representative Eli Lilly and Co Long Island, NY 2002 2010

Specialized in neuroscience marketing to pain management specialists and neurologists.

Negotiated with health care professionals for appropriate patient trials on medication.

Results were based on marketing abilities, competitive share of market performance, and

presentation skills.

Recognized for exceptional scientific knowledge and customer management

Peer of the year for 2007, 2006, and 2004

Top 10% in national performance in 2009 and 2003; top 8% in 2005

Disciplined management of budgetary resources

Battalion Adjutant U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Houston, TX 1999 2002

Served as chief advisor to the battalion command on database management, strength

management, staff coordination, and chief advisor to battalion commander on complex legal

matters.

Main point of contact for congressional correspondence, Office of Inspector General

(OIG) complaint resolution, and regulatory compliance with operations

Chief contractual labor negotiator; second time in this capacity

Problem solver for inter-staff disputes; highly successful in maintaining workflow

Resolved employee grievances based on established agreements with labor union

Effected operations with clearly defined scopes of work; eliminated confusion and

overlapping responsibilities

Operations Officer Military Entrance Processing Command, San Antonio, TX 1997- 1999

Directed accession system that processed, tested, medically and legally qualified more than

25,000 new recruits annually for all military branches. Supervised 38 assigned civilian personnel

and over 60 military personnel. Managed a team responsible for regulatory accountability of

highly sensitive items.

Negotiated contracts with local doctors; outsourced medical support during peak

processing times

Chief Contractual Negotiator for first-ever labor bargaining agreement

Wrote and presented complex operational briefs before the Federal Mediation Service

Submitted written proposal to the Federal Service Impasse Panel; panel ruled in favor of

management

Direct oversight to logistic and supply requirements

Company Commander U.S. Army Fort Hood, TX 1995-1997

Provided personnel services support to more than 14,000 soldiers. The mission included

personnel databases, records management, soldier readiness for global deployments, and

casualty operations.

Rated in top 1% of peers

Negotiated consumer support programs reduce consumer fraud against assigned military

Education & Training

MS Project Management, Northeastern University, 3.8 GPA

PMP will be completed no later than March 2012

BA, Criminal Justice University of Washington, Seattle WA

Technical experience: MS Office, MS Project, Outlook, various internet applications, and e-mail

Awards & Recognition

Meritorious Service Medal; 2 Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal; Joint

Service Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal;

Nominated to teach at the United States Military Academy, West Point;

Accepted into the Cambridge Who s Who 2011

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