Genese L. Muse
Rockville, MD
520-***-**** • ******.****@*******.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/genese-muse-01518810
Project Management
Personal Profile
Self-directed, resourceful project manager and US Army veteran with a 15+ years’ track record of ensuring project delivery within deadlines and allocated budgets. Exceptionally talented in coordinating with internal resources to ascertain flawless project execution, defining project scope and goals by employing strategic initial planning directives, and incorporating changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs by employing detailed verification techniques. A visionary leader who has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing detailed project plans to monitor and track progress and reduce the risk for individualized projects through effective implementation of risk management procedures.
Relevant Experience
Extensive expertise in IT project management, operations, and cyber security
Skilled at directing cross-functional teams through all aspects of the project lifecycle
Strong communication, client-facing, and relationship-building skills
Proven leadership ability matched by advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Well-versed in facilitating meetings with stakeholders and clients
Global Com, Inc.
IT Project Manager (Sept 2021 - Present)
Serves as a project manager for multi-faceted projects consisting of various government clients
Leads and directs project teams engaged in the design, implementation, and modification of increasingly complex IT projects that span across functional organizations, campuses, and sites
Manages or facilitates team and stakeholder interactions, communications, and meetings
Develops project charters, schedules, budgets, communication plans, and other artifacts
Coordinates project activities and action items necessary to complete the project
Keeps current on advances in the field of IT
Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team
Works collaboratively with, lead, and motivate others in a team environment to meet aggressive goals and pre-defined timelines
Salient CRGT, Inc.
Project Manager (2020 - 2021)
Provided consultation to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff on processes and procedures for actions
Designed a Concept of Operations/Implementation Plan for a Customer Service Help Desk
Worked closely with SharePoint Administrator to develop FAQ database
Implemented a Help Desk ticketing system for action processing
Orchestrated a Continuous Process Improvement workshop to improve efficiency of the Actions Branch
Supported analyses and assessments of specific management issues to include missions, priorities, governance, organization, long-range planning, and processes
Acumen Security, LLC.
Cyber Security Project Manager (2018 - 2020)
Executed 59 multimillion dollars cyber security projects for Fortune 500 companies
Guided the actions of over 65 Senior and Junior Security Engineers
Ensured active interaction with customers globally
Developed and executed FIPS 140-2/3 training for managers
Managed project plans, schedules, and status reports
Ensured all project team members had the tools and training required to perform effectively
Ensured that certification processes flow smoothly through the completion
Northrop Grumman
Project Manager (2014 – 2017)
Directed a team of 15 training development personnel
Successfully oversaw the design, execution, and management of over 3000 lesson plans
Reviewed, revised, and amended new and active lessons plans for staff and personnel
Developed detailed project plans and schedules
Developed and leadership and mentorship program to build stronger teams and communication
Monitored project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risks to the project schedule
GMXG IT, LLC.
Proposal Writer (2012-2014)
Facilitated the proposal development process and served as lead writer, balancing workload, and deliverables
Reviewed RFPs to ensure they addressed requirements and incorporated win themes
Crafted, developed, designed, and distributed draft response documents
Edited, finalized, and coordinated the delivery of proposals
Lead proposal development meetings, and collaborated with SMEs to develop language
Cultivated a design team to create graphics for proposals, executive summaries
US Army – Fort Huachuca, AZ
Senior Project Manager (2007 - 2012)
Led the Projects, Plans, Engineering, and Operations divisions of the strategic and tactical communication network for the US Army in Southwest Asia.
Supervised a team of 68 military and 120 contractor telecommunications, in the areas of satellite, terrestrial, microwave, and RF communications systems within 12 countries for over 60,000 soldiers while forward deployed.
Directed installation of a suite of software applications used to monitor and detect attacks against Department of Defense computer networks and systems.
Guided and steered a broad array of IT and risk assessment projects ranging in size and scope.
Performed risk assessment and analysis to mitigate and reduce vulnerabilities.
Provided daily status updates and weekly status reports.
Education/Certification
MS, Organizational Management, University of Phoenix
MS, Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
MS, Project Management, Rochester Institute of Technology
Certified Knowledge Manager (cKM)
CompTIA Project Management+
ITILv3 Foundation Certification