Manager Project

KATHY (KATE) KASE

***** ************ **** 703-***-****

Purcellville, Virginia 20132 ********@*******.***

EXPERIENCE

U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia

Core Science Analytics and Synthesis Program October 2010 to Present

Serve as a senior leader for a national program with a budget high of $25M. Extensive

involvement in strategic planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, reviewing and

implementing policies and standard operating procedures and workflows. Routinely perform

analyses and tasks for and provide recommendations to Program Director. Have program-wide

influence, authority and responsibility for developing, documenting and implementing common

business practices aimed at maximizing efficiency through innovation and establishing

conformance with bureau goals and objectives; ensure consistency in financial management and

budget development/execution (including initiatives) with a direct and substantial impact on the

program staff and outcomes; develop program input to agency budget submissions; and

performance accountability planning and reporting.

Hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and lead the program's

investment, portfolio and risk management work for the Capital Planning and Investment Control

process. Formulate, present and submit business justification including alternatives analysis,

acquisition strategy, risk assessment and management, operational analyses, and tracking and

reporting on earned value.

During the period of October 2010 to October 2011, served as Program Operations Director,

supervising a small staff engaged in re-branding, development of common business practices, and

assisting staff in adapting to reassignments.

Led development of a work breakdown structure (WBS) to facilitate full-cost accounting, and

defined and assigned activity-based costing codes for program work. Evaluated program

performance; led internal controls testing and analyzed results; and led and formulated responses

to data calls from bureau, cabinet-level executive staff, OMB and others.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills and significant experience in preparing and

delivering high level briefings to diverse audiences, often coaching others.

Program Coordinator (Acting), Biological Informatics Program April 2005 to October 2010

Position performed concurrently with following position. Led in developing, advocating, and

integrating a robust national program. Responsibilities included program planning and

development, recommending new tactical and emerging strategic areas of emphasis, and the

consolidation of existing activities to meet strategic objectives; program management/resource

allocation, defining program fiscal needs, preparing new funding initiatives, and recommending

funding amounts tied to organizational goals.

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KATHY (KATE) KASE

14751 Purcellville Road 703-***-****

Purcellville, Virginia 20132 ********@*******.***

National Manager, National Biological Information Infrastructure July 2002 to October 2010

Planned, designed, oversaw, implemented, and evaluated activities targeted toward short and

long-range strategic goals and directions of the program. Served as the overall project manager

for this major capital investment to build a Web-based nationwide point of access for

scientifically credible data and information related to natural resources. Using an entrepreneurial

approach, grew the NBII into a 200-partner federation. Planned and executed overall

communication strategy.

Program Development Manager, Biological Informatics Program October 1996 to July 2002

Served as the primary communication strategist and coordinator for the national information

program of the Biological Resources discipline of the USGS. Developed the overall

communication plan for the NBII (see description above) and implemented and coordinated a

comprehensive communication strategy designed to inform key organizations and individuals

about the benefits of further advancement of the NBII.

COMSO, Inc., Greenbelt, Maryland

Senior Computer Systems Analyst August 1995 to October 1996

Worked under contract to the National Biological Service (NBS,) Department of the Interior. By

Congressional direction, NBS was merged with the USGS on 10/01/1996.

RMS Technologies, Lanham, Maryland

Business Development Manager January 1992 to July 1995

Directed development of competitive proposals in response to government solicitations for

information systems technology and related professional services. Supported new business

acquisition efforts by analyzing the competitive marketplace, customer requirements, and

corporate response capabilities, and recommending viable opportunities and effective strategies.

Implemented capture strategies aimed at securing the corporate position. Assessed potential

partner capabilities for strategic alliances, and met with potential customers regarding upcoming

opportunities. Developed project milestones and schedules, organized and coordinated project

team efforts, provided training, established security standards and handling practices for company

proprietary information, wrote proposal sections, reviewed proposals for responsiveness to

customer needs and solicitation compliance, and coordinated proposal production and delivery.

(Company defunct)

RMS Associates, Linthicum, Maryland

Various Positions under contract to NASA February 1987 to December 1991

Held the positions of Supervisor, Publications and Editing (2/1987 to 10/1988); Supervisor,

NASA/RECON Services (10/1988 to 3/1991); and Manager, Information Services (April 1991 to

December 1991).

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC

Supervisor, Academic Records April 1982 to February 1987

Served as records manager for the law school and supervised staff providing services in

compliance with ABA and university regulations.

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University Master of Arts, 1980

Major: Interpersonal and Public Communication; Minor: Public Administration

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science, 1978

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KATHY (KATE) KASE

14751 Purcellville Road 703-***-****

Purcellville, Virginia 20132 ********@*******.***

Major: Speech Communication; Minor: Political Science

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Master’s Certificate in Project Management (George Washington University)

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM)

Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officers’ Technical Representative (FAC-

COTR)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Project Management Institute (PMI)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

- Managing Projects 2/26/2004

- Risk Management 4/15/2004

- Scheduling and Cost Control 9/17/2004

- Quality for Project Managers 5/4/2005

- Project Leadership, Mgt. & Communications 5/19/005

- Contracting for Project Managers 7/14/2005

- Project Management Applications 7/29/2005

- Achieving Project Management Excellence Using Best Practices 11/21/2006

- Project Leadership Simulation Program 3/23/2007

- Advanced Program and Project Management 9/30/2010

- Advanced EVM and Cost Estimating 10/29/2010

- Advanced Acquisition Management 10/15/2010

- Advanced Leadership 11/18/2010

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