Project Manager Management

Lemuel Malcom

Apopka, Florida

407-***-**** ~ ******.******@***.***

Driven self-starter with broad experience in project management, contract administration, business and process analysis, as well as financial management. Results-oriented professional with an M.B.A. and concentrated knowledge of client relations, conflict resolution, and risk management. Subject Matter Expert proficient in process methodology development and implementation. Focus-driven leader with a specialization in chaos management.

KEY STRENGTHS

Project Management

Quality Control

Process Analysis & Improvement

Risk Management

Client Relations

Contract Administration

Analytics and Statistics

Strategic Operations Management

Grant Writing

Cost Reduction & Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NY, NJ, PA, VA, IA, SD, FL – 2011 to Present

Project Manager

As a Contractor working with FEMA, I assume responsibility for the coordination and completion of Federal disaster relief projects following the applicable Stafford Act statutes. Lead a team of Public Assistance Specialists in grant writing, documentation and process analysis, as well as backend reconciliation of invoices between municipalities and vendors, in order to ensure funds dispersed were in accordance with the mandated statutes. Leading this process includes every step in the project life-cycle (initiation, planning, execution and closeout), as well as resource management.

Key Highlights:

Authorized and recouped in excess of 28 million dollars for a municipality in accordance with the Public Assistance Guide and Stafford act

Liaison between local, state, sub-grantees and vendors for reconciliation processes and expedient processing of disaster relief funding

Oversaw quality control over grants written and submitted to FEMA as well as contract specifications

Manage a team of internal FEMA and Consultant resources on each assignment, including cost, resource management, conflict resolution, and training and on-boarding processes

Assigned the role of Policy Advisor to advise the team and applicants on the letter of the law and applicable mandates, interpretation of the intent of the law and adviser on related contracts

Take ownership of performing initial Risk Analysis, Mitigation Plan(s), management and resolution throughout the project life-cycle

Provide project updates and metrics to local, state, and Federal management teams

Compose in-depth assessment through inclusive summary of data for preparation of proposals to determine recommendation for final project closing

Mediate proper compulsory guidelines for documentation, cost estimation, and capacity of damage pertaining to land, building structures, historic preservation, and insurance needs

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FL, NY, NJ, DC, ND, SD, CA, IA – 2004 - 2011

On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FEMA coordinates the Federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Public Assistance Coordinator

Responsible for the leadership, coordination, and completion of Federal disaster relief projects following the applicable Stafford Act statutes. Led a team of 25 Public Assistance Specialists in grant writing, documentation and process analysis, as well as backend reconciliation of invoices between municipalities and vendors, in order to ensure funds dispersed were in accordance with the mandated statutes. Leading this process includes every step in the project life-cycle (initiation, planning, execution and closeout), as well as resource management.

Analyzed business processes, as well as cross-functional specifications, participated in strategy sessions, and forged strong relationships with sub-grantees, local and state leadership teams, as well as vendors.

Key Highlights:

Recouped in excess of 35 million dollars for a single-disaster

Led special projects involving the analysis, advancement, appraisal and progression of long-term recovery efforts, in conformance with the Public Law Act

Liaison between local, state, sub-grantees and vendors for reconciliation processes and expedient processing of disaster relief funding

Oversaw quality control over grants written and submitted to FEMA as well as contract specifications

Took ownership of performing initial Risk Analysis, Mitigation Plan(s), management and resolution throughout the project life-cycle

Manage a team of internal FEMA and Consultant resources on each assignment, including cost, resource management, conflict resolution, and training and on-boarding processes

Coordinated operational efforts in application process for Federal disaster funding

Provided project updates and metrics to local, state, and Federal management teams

Directed mobile home park operations in compliance with Federal regulations

Managed the evaluation of property capacity for temporary housing

NEC Keystone Inc., Tampa, FL – 2002 - 2004

NEC Keystone is a family owned and operated sinkhole remediation and ground modification company that has been in business for over 18 years. Throughout its history Keystone Supports has successfully completed projects all over FL with a 100% success rate in off-grade foundation repair and structural underpinning projects.

Director of Business Development

As the Director of Business Development I was tasked with identifying, preparing for and bringing to closure new business opportunities with target market Insurance and Engineering firms. I managed the development, finalization, and submission of proposals, letters of interest (LOIs), and concept papers to target firms, as well as providing NEC Keystone leadership with business strategy and program development plans for new business development at the regional and statewide levels.

Key Highlights:

Gathered, tracked, synthesized, and disseminated intelligence and other information regarding new business opportunities

Managed the development, finalization, and submission of assigned proposals and contracts

Provided leadership and management of cross-organizational teams and processes for the development and submission of complex, large-scale proposals and sub-proposals

Managed the day-to-day operations of the proposal team, from initiation of the bid through submission

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Management – Phoenix University

Bachelors of Science/Political Science – Livingstone College, North Carolina

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project, Access, Publisher, Visio) Visual Basic QBasic SharePoint PeopleSoft QuickBooks Pro Adobe Acrobat Professional SnagIt Oracle AS400 Lotus Notes

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